Shōichi Hirose

Born: 1918-06-23

Birthplace: 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 in King Kong vs. Godzilla, along with several tough guy roles.

Known For

Seven Samurai
Ikiru
Yojimbo
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
The Man Who Came to Port
Red Beard
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Mother and Son
Sanjuro
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Top Movie Credits

Seven Samurai Bandit
Ikiru Yakuza (uncredited)
Yojimbo Ushitora Follower
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
The Man Who Came to Port (uncredited)
Red Beard Thug
King Kong vs. Godzilla King Kong
Mother and Son (uncredited)
Sanjuro
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep Fleeing Infant Islander