Shōichi Hirose
Born in Japan — Jun 23 1918• Died Jun 20 1998
Connect
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.
Photos
Shōichi Hirose's Credits
Browse acting and crew credits across movies and TV — filter and sort to find specific roles.
Seven Samurai
Bandit
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
Red Beard
Thug
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
House
Ramen Trucker
Sanjuro
Lady Snowblood
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
The War of the Gargantuas
Soldier
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tunnel Worker
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah
Godzilla Raids Again
Convict
The H-Man
Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Mothra
Dam Worker
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Atragon
Mu Henchman
Down Town
The Retreat from Kiska
Yamashita
The Mysterians
Detective in Etsuko's house
The Three Treasures
Terror of Mechagodzilla
The Battle of Okinawa
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Sarah the Great King
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
(uncredited)
The Human Vapor
Burly Guard (uncredited)
Young Swordsman
The Eagle of the Pacific
Fox and Raccoon
Fisherman Senkichi
King Kong Escapes
Henchman
Young Guy at Sea
The Beast Shall Die
Beast Man Snow Man
Mountain Searcher
Dogora
Thermal power plant staff
Interpol Code 8
A Man in the Storm
Tokyo Sweetheart
Different Sons
Lonely Heart
Ôban
The Man On The Train
The Secret of the Telegian
Mexican Free-for-All
Bandit's Henchman A
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Executive Chair
Ozawa
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
Highwayman A
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
Ee-Kou (a follower)
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
Love on Rainbow Island
Varan
Fisherman
Star of Hong Kong
Waiter
Farewell Rabaul
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Prisoner A
Invisible Man
Policeman
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
Keisuke Ohtori
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Tahei
The Big Boss
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited)
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Structure of Hate
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
The Man Who Came to Port
(uncredited)
The Witness Killed
Marital Relations
Mother and Son
(uncredited)
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
The Daphne
Ginza Tomboy
Jail Guard
Golden Eyes
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
Monsieur Zivaco
Taxi driver
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
Doya's Husband
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Convict (uncredited)
Tactics of Love
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Yakuza Youth A
Will-o'-the-Wisp
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
The Merciless Trap
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Varan the Unbelievable
Fisherman
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Night in Bangkok
Frame of Snow
The Men of Toho-ku
Samurai in the Office