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.
Cast
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Convict (uncredited)
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
Unknown
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Tahei
Ôban
The Man On The Train
The Witness Killed
Unknown
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Unknown
Down Town
Unknown
Farewell Rabaul
Unknown
The Secret of the Telegian
Unknown
Invisible Man
Policeman
The Eagle of the Pacific
Unknown
Young Swordsman
Unknown
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
Unknown
Star of Hong Kong
Waiter
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah (uncredited)
The Mysterians
Detective in Etsuko's house
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
Red Beard
Thug
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
Varan the Unbelievable
Fisherman
Godzilla Raids Again
Convict
Beast Man Snow Man
Mountain Searcher
Mothra
Dam Worker
Atragon
Mu Henchman
The H-Man
Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tunnel Worker
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong
The Human Vapor
Burly Guard (uncredited)
Seven Samurai
Bandit
King Kong Escapes
Henchman
Will-o'-the-Wisp
Unknown
Dogora
Thermal power plant staff
The Battle of Okinawa
Unknown
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited)
The Merciless Trap
Unknown
The Golden Bat Shows Up
Unknown
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Unknown
Golden Eyes
Unknown
Love on Rainbow Island
Unknown
The Big Boss
Unknown
Varan
Fisherman
The Retreat from Kiska
Yamashita
Marital Relations
Unknown
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Unknown
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
(uncredited)
The Three Treasures
Unknown
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Unknown
Lady Snowblood
Unknown
The War of the Gargantuas
Soldier
The Daphne
Unknown
The Man Who Came to Port
(uncredited)
Mother and Son
(uncredited)
Monsieur Zivaco
Taxi driver
House
Ramen Trucker
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Sarah the Great King
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Unknown
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Unknown
Sanjuro
Unknown
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Unknown
The Beast Shall Die
Unknown
Tokyo Sweetheart
Unknown
Young Guy at Sea
Unknown
Different Sons
Unknown
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
Doya's Husband
Tactics of Love
Unknown
A Man in the Storm
Unknown
Executive Chair
Ozawa
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
Keisuke Ohtori
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep
Ee-Kou (a follower)
Lonely Heart
Unknown
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa
Highwayman A
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Prisoner A
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Unknown
Structure of Hate
Unknown
Interpol Code 8
Unknown
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Unknown
Fox and Raccoon
Fisherman Senkichi
Ginza Tomboy
Jail Guard
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Unknown
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Yakuza Youth A
Frame of Snow
Unknown
Night in Bangkok
Unknown