Jun 23, 1918 – Jun 20, 1998 · Japan
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.
as Bandit
as Ushitora Follower
as Yakuza (uncredited)
as Ramen Trucker
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Thug
as King Kong
as Convict
as King Ghidorah
as King Kong (uncredited)
as King Ghidorah
as Fleeing Infant Islander
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
as Dam Worker
as (uncredited)
as Henchman
as Soldier
as Tunnel Worker
as Detective in Etsuko's house
as Mu Henchman
