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.
Place of Birth:
Japan
Known for:
Acting
Birthday:
Jun 23, 1918
Died on:
Jun 20, 1998

Casting Carrer

8.4
Seven Samurai
8.0
Yojimbo
8.3
Ikiru
7.3
House
7.9
Sanjuro
8
The Hidden Fortress
7.5
Lady Snowblood
6
Godzilla Raids Again
8.1
Red Beard
6.9
King Kong vs. Godzilla
6.6
King Kong vs. Godzilla
7
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
6.8
Invasion of Astro-Monster
6.9
Terror of Mechagodzilla
6.3
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
6.4
Rodan
7.1
Mothra
6.3
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
7.1
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
6.2
King Kong Escapes
6.4
The War of the Gargantuas
6.7
Frankenstein Conquers the World
6.4
The Mysterians
6.6
Atragon
4.2
Varan the Unbelievable
5.7
The H-Man
6.9
Dogora
5.6
Varan
6.3
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
3
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
4.5
Beast Man Snow Man
5.3
The Three Treasures
6.6
The Human Vapor
6.5
Young Swordsman
7.5
The Battle of Okinawa
6.1
The Secret of the Telegian
5.6
The Beast Shall Die
7.6
The Eagle of the Pacific
5.2
Marital Relations
6.4
Invisible Man
6.4
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
6.5
Golden Eyes
7.6
Tokyo Sweetheart
8.4
Farewell Rabaul
5.3
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
6.3
The Big Boss
8.3
The Retreat from Kiska
6
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
6
Young Guy at Sea
6
Lonely Heart
7
The Merciless Trap
7
Interpol Code 8
10
The Man Who Came to Port
N/R
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
N/R
Ôban
N/R
The Witness Killed
N/R
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
N/R
Down Town
N/R
Star of Hong Kong
N/R
Will-o'-the-Wisp
N/R
The Golden Bat Shows Up
N/R
Love on Rainbow Island
N/R
Las Vegas Free-For-All
N/R
The Daphne
N/R
Mother and Son
N/R
Monsieur Zivaco
N/R
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
N/R
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
N/R
Different Sons
N/R
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
N/R
Tactics of Love
N/R
A Man in the Storm
N/R
Executive Chair
N/R
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
N/R
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep
N/R
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa
N/R
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
N/R
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
N/R
Structure of Hate
N/R
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
N/R
Fox and Raccoon
N/R
Ginza Tomboy
N/R
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
N/R
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
N/R
Frame of Snow

Crew Carrer

6.6
King Kong vs. Godzilla