Acting
Shōichi Hirose
- Born
- June 23, 1918
- Died
- June 20, 1998
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.
Filmography
Known for
8.0The Hidden Fortress
1958
6.3Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959
8.0Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
1957
9.0Ôban
1957
9.0The Witness Killed
1961
9.0Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968
7.7Downtown
1957
8.1Farewell Rabaul
1954
6.5The Secret of the Telegian
1960
6.7Invisible Man
1954
7.8The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
6.7Young Swordsman
1963
8.0Star of Hong Kong
1962
7.0Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964
6.3The Mysterians
1957
6.8Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965
8.1Yojimbo
1961
8.2Red Beard
1965