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
Lady Snowblood
Red Beard
Yojimbo
Sanjuro
House
The Hidden Fortress
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Top Movie Credits
Seven Samurai
Bandit
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
Red Beard
Thug
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
House
Ramen Trucker
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong