Acting
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.
Known for
1954
Seven Samurai
Bandit
Movie
1952
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
Movie
1965
Red Beard
Thug
Movie
1961
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
Movie
1962
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong
Movie
1965
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah
Movie
1958
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
Movie
1966
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
Movie
1962
Sanjuro
Movie
1963
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited)
Movie