Shōichi Hirose
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Hidden Fortress
as Soldier (uncredited)
1958
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
as Convict (uncredited)
1959
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
1956
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
as Tahei
1957
Ôban
as The Man On The Train
1957
The Witness Killed
1961
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968
Down Town
1957
Farewell Rabaul
1954
The Secret of the Telegian
1960
Invisible Man
as Policeman
1954
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
Young Swordsman
1963
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
1958
Star of Hong Kong
as Waiter
1962
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
as King Ghidorah
1964
The Mysterians
as Detective in Etsuko's house
1957
Invasion of Astro-Monster
as King Ghidorah
1965
Yojimbo
as Ushitora Follower
1961
Red Beard
as Thug
1965