
Shōichi Hirose
- Date of Birth: 1918-06-23
- Date of Death: 1998-06-20
- 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 i... 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.

The Man Who Came to Port
Drama • 1952 November

Seven Samurai
Action, Drama • 1954 April

Farewell Rabaul
Romance, War, Drama • 1954 February

The Retreat from Kiska
Drama, War • 1965 July

Ikiru
Drama • 1952 October

Yojimbo
Drama, Thriller • 1961 April

Red Beard
Drama • 1965 April

The Hidden Fortress
Drama, Action, Adventure • 1958 December

Sanjuro
Drama, Action, Comedy • 1962 January

Tokyo Sweetheart
Comedy, Drama • 1952 July