Shōichi Hirose
Where to watch Shōichi Hirose in United States. On screen since 1952. Licensed apps only — 24 titles we track below.
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.
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Seven Samurai
Bandit · 1954
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower · 1961
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited) · 1952
House
Ramen Trucker · 1977
Sanjuro
1962
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited) · 1958
Lady Snowblood
1973
Red Beard
Thug · 1965
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong · 1962
Godzilla Raids Again
Convict · 1955
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah · 1964
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited) · 1963
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah · 1965
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander · 1966
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot · 1956
Mothra
Dam Worker · 1961
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
(uncredited) · 1956
King Kong Escapes
Henchman · 1967
The War of the Gargantuas
Soldier · 1966
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tunnel Worker · 1965
The Mysterians
Detective in Etsuko's house · 1957
Atragon
Mu Henchman · 1963