Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose was a Japanese actor. Sometimes credited as Solomon Hirose, he is probably best known for playing Godzilla's archenemy King Ghidorah and for being the actor inside the King Kong suit in King Kong vs. Godzilla, along with several tough guy roles.

Cast

The Hidden Fortress

(Soldier (uncredited))

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

(Convict)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

(Tahei)

Ôban

(The Man On The Train)

The Witness Killed

Japan for Sale

Down Town

Farewell Rabaul

The Secret of the Telegian

Invisible Man

(Policeman)

The Eagle of the Pacific

Young Swordsman

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

Star of Hong Kong

(Waiter)

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

(King Ghidorah (uncredited))

The Mysterians

(Detective in Etsuko's house)

Invasion of Astro-Monster

(King Ghidorah)

Yojimbo

(Ushitora Follower)

Red Beard

(Thug)

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

(Escaped Slave (uncredited))

Varan the Unbelievable

(Fisherman)

Godzilla Raids Again

(Convict)

Half Human

(Mountain Searcher)

Mothra

(Dam Worker)

Atragon

(Mu Henchman)

The H-Man

(Fire department official (uncredited))

Frankenstein Conquers the World

(Tunnel Worker)

King Kong vs. Godzilla

(King Kong)

The Human Vapor

(Burly Guard (uncredited))

Seven Samurai

(Bandit)

King Kong Escapes

(Henchman)

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Dogora

(Thermal power plant staff)

The Battle of Okinawa

King Kong vs. Godzilla

(King Kong (uncredited))

The Merciless Trap

The Golden Bat Shows Up

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Golden Eyes

裸足の青春

The Big Boss

Varan

(Fisherman)

The Retreat from Kiska

(Yamashita)

Marital Relations

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

((uncredited))

The Three Treasures

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood

The War of the Gargantuas

(Soldier)

The Daphne

The Man Who Came to Port

((uncredited))

Mother and Son

((uncredited))

Monsieur Zivaco

(Taxi driver)

House

(Ramen Trucker)

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

(Sarah the Great King)

Ikiru

(Yakuza (uncredited))

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

Rodan

(Meganulon / Fighter pilot)

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

Sanjuro

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

The Beast Shall Die

Tokyo Sweetheart

Rodan! The Flying Monster!

(Fighter Pilot / Meganulon (uncredited))

Young Guy at Sea