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

Bandit

Ikiru

Yakuza (uncredited)

Invasion of Astro-Monster

King Ghidorah

Yojimbo

Ushitora Follower

Red Beard

Thug

Sanjuro

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Tunnel Worker

The Hidden Fortress

Soldier (uncredited)