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.
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Convict (uncredited)
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Tahei
Ôban
The Man On The Train
The Witness Killed
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Down Town
Farewell Rabaul
The Secret of the Telegian
Invisible Man
Policeman
The Eagle of the Pacific
Young Swordsman
Star of Hong Kong
Waiter
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah
The Mysterians
Detective in Etsuko's house
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
Red Beard
Thug
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
Varan the Unbelievable
Fisherman
Godzilla Raids Again
Convict
Beast Man Snow Man
Mountain Searcher
Mothra
Dam Worker
Atragon
Mu Henchman
The H-Man
Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tunnel Worker
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong
The Human Vapor
Burly Guard (uncredited)
Seven Samurai
Bandit
King Kong Escapes
Henchman
Will-o'-the-Wisp
Dogora
Thermal power plant staff
The Battle of Okinawa
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited)
The Merciless Trap
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Golden Eyes
Love on Rainbow Island
The Big Boss
Varan
Fisherman
The Retreat from Kiska
Yamashita
Marital Relations
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
(uncredited)
The Three Treasures
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Lady Snowblood
The War of the Gargantuas
Soldier
The Daphne
The Man Who Came to Port
(uncredited)
Mother and Son
(uncredited)
Monsieur Zivaco
Taxi driver
House
Ramen Trucker
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Sarah the Great King
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Sanjuro
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
The Beast Shall Die
Tokyo Sweetheart
Young Guy at Sea
Different Sons
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
Doya's Husband
Tactics of Love
A Man in the Storm
Executive Chair
Ozawa
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
Keisuke Ohtori
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep
Ee-Kou (a follower)
Lonely Heart
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa
Highwayman A
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Prisoner A
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Structure of Hate
Interpol Code 8
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Fox and Raccoon
Fisherman Senkichi
Ginza Tomboy
Jail Guard
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Yakuza Youth A
Frame of Snow
Night in Bangkok
Mexican Free-for-All
Bandit's Henchman A