SHŌICHI HIROSE

Shōichi Hirose
Shōichi Hirose
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: June 23, 1918
Deathday: June 20, 1998
Place of Birth: Japan

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.

Notable work

Filmography

Starring

Sarah the Great King
1977·
House
Ramen Trucker
Bandit's Henchman A
Taxi driver
Henchman
Fleeing Infant Islander
Yamashita
1965·
Red Beard
Thug
King Ghidorah
1964·
Dogora
Thermal power plant staff
King Ghidorah (uncredited)
King Kong (uncredited)
1963·
Atragon
Mu Henchman
1962·
Sanjuro
King Kong
Fisherman
Waiter
1961·
Mothra
Dam Worker
1961·
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
Jail Guard
Burly Guard (uncredited)
Fisherman Senkichi
Convict (uncredited)
Ozawa
1958·
Varan
Fisherman
1958·
The H-Man
Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Soldier (uncredited)
Detective in Etsuko's house
1957·
Down Town
1957·
Ôban
The Man On The Train
1956·
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
(uncredited)
Mountain Searcher
Keisuke Ohtori
Bandit
Policeman
1952·
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
(uncredited)

Production