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.
Filmography
Lonely Heart
Lonely Heart
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
as Prisoner A
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
as Prisoner A
Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
The Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Mexican Free-for-All
as Bandit's Henchman A
Mexican Free-for-All
as Bandit's Henchman A
Golden Eyes
Golden Eyes
Monsieur Zivaco
as Taxi driver
Monsieur Zivaco
as Taxi driver
Great Incidents
Great Incidents
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
as Fleeing Infant Islander
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
as Fleeing Infant Islander
The Daphne
The Daphne
The War of the Gargantuas
as Soldier
The War of the Gargantuas
as Soldier
Night in Bangkok
Night in Bangkok
Invasion of Astro-Monster
as King Ghidorah
Invasion of Astro-Monster
as King Ghidorah
The Crazy Adventure
The Crazy Adventure
Frankenstein Conquers the World
as Tunnel Worker
Frankenstein Conquers the World
as Tunnel Worker
Young Guy at Sea
Young Guy at Sea
The Retreat from Kiska
as Yamashita
The Retreat from Kiska
as Yamashita
Dogora
as Thermal power plant staff
Dogora
as Thermal power plant staff
Brand of Evil
Brand of Evil
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Atragon
as Mu Henchman
Atragon
as Mu Henchman
Young Swordsman
Young Swordsman
Attack Squadron
as Non-Commissioned Officer
Attack Squadron
as Non-Commissioned Officer
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong
Star of Hong Kong
as Waiter
Star of Hong Kong
as Waiter
Different Sons
Different Sons
Structure of Hate
Structure of Hate
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
as Highwayman A
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
as Highwayman A
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
as Ee-Kou (a follower)
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
as Ee-Kou (a follower)
Yojimbo
as Ushitora Follower
Yojimbo
as Ushitora Follower
The Merciless Trap
The Merciless Trap
The Human Vapor
as Burly Guard (uncredited)
The Human Vapor
as Burly Guard (uncredited)
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
as Yakuza Youth A
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
as Yakuza Youth A
The Three Treasures
The Three Treasures
Three Dolls in Ginza
as Bodybuilder
Three Dolls in Ginza
as Bodybuilder
Samurai in the Office
Samurai in the Office
The Beast Shall Die
The Beast Shall Die
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
as Convict (uncredited)
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
as Convict (uncredited)
Fox and Raccoon
as Fisherman Senkichi
Fox and Raccoon
as Fisherman Senkichi
The Big Boss
The Big Boss
The Hidden Fortress
as Soldier (uncredited)
The Hidden Fortress
as Soldier (uncredited)
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
Varan
as Fisherman
Varan
as Fisherman
The H-Man
as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
The H-Man
as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Executive Chair
as Ozawa
Executive Chair
as Ozawa
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
as Tahei
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
as Tahei
The Men of Toho-ku
The Men of Toho-ku
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
as Representative (uncredited)
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
as Representative (uncredited)
Ôban
as The Man On The Train
Ôban
as The Man On The Train
A Man in the Storm
A Man in the Storm
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
Rodan
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Rodan
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Love on Rainbow Island
Love on Rainbow Island
Will-o'-the-Wisp
Will-o'-the-Wisp
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
as (uncredited)
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
as (uncredited)
Tactics of Love
Tactics of Love
Marital Relations
Marital Relations
Beast Man Snow Man
as Mountain Searcher
Beast Man Snow Man
as Mountain Searcher
Godzilla Raids Again
as Convict
Godzilla Raids Again
as Convict
Seven Samurai
as Bandit
Seven Samurai
as Bandit
Farewell Rabaul
Farewell Rabaul
The Eagle of the Pacific
The Eagle of the Pacific
Ikiru
as Yakuza (uncredited)
Ikiru
as Yakuza (uncredited)
Tokyo Sweetheart
Tokyo Sweetheart