- Born
- June 23, 1918
- Died
- June 20, 1998 (aged 79)
- Place of birth
- Japan
- Also known as
- Solomon Hirose
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.