Acting
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.
Highest rated appearances
Yojimbo
as Ushitora Follower
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Mexican Free-for-All
as Bandit's Henchman A
Golden Eyes
Monsieur Zivaco
as Taxi driver
Great Incidents
King Kong Escapes
as Henchman
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Do Your Best! Godzilla
as King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
as Fleeing Infant Islander
The Daphne
The War of the Gargantuas
as Soldier
Night in Bangkok
Invasion of Astro-Monster
as King Ghidorah
The Crazy Adventure
Frankenstein Conquers the World
as Tunnel Worker
Young Guy at Sea
The Retreat from Kiska
as Yamashita
Red Beard
as Thug
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
as King Ghidorah
Western King, Eastern Leader
Dogora
as Thermal power plant staff
Brand of Evil
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Atragon
as Mu Henchman
Young Swordsman
Interpol Code 8
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong (uncredited)
Attack Squadron
as Non-Commissioned Officer
Varan the Unbelievable
as Fisherman
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong
Star of Hong Kong
as Waiter
Sanjuro
The Witness Killed
Different Sons
Structure of Hate
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
as Highwayman A
Mothra
as Dam Worker
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
as Ee-Kou (a follower)
Yojimbo
as Ushitora Follower
The Merciless Trap
The Human Vapor
as Burly Guard (uncredited)
Young Salesman: Sanshiro Sebiro
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
as Yakuza Youth A
The Secret of the Telegian
Ginza Tomboy
as Jail Guard
The Three Treasures
I Love You
Three Dolls in Ginza
as Bodybuilder
Samurai in the Office
The Beast Shall Die
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
as Convict (uncredited)
Fox and Raccoon
as Fisherman Senkichi
The Big Boss
The Hidden Fortress
as Soldier (uncredited)
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
Varan
as Fisherman
The H-Man
as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Executive Chair
as Ozawa
The Mysterians
as Detective in Etsuko's house
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
as Tahei
Downtown
The Men of Toho-ku
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
as Representative (uncredited)
Ôban
as The Man On The Train
A Man in the Storm
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
Rodan
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Funny Fellows
Love on Rainbow Island
Will-o'-the-Wisp
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
as (uncredited)
Tactics of Love
Marital Relations
Beast Man Snow Man
as Mountain Searcher
Mother and Son
as (uncredited)
Godzilla Raids Again
as Convict
Frame of Snow
Invisible Man
as Policeman
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
as Keisuke Ohtori
Seven Samurai
as Bandit
Farewell Rabaul
The Eagle of the Pacific
The Man Who Came to Port
as (uncredited)
Ikiru
as Yakuza (uncredited)
Tokyo Sweetheart
