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.
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))