Shōichi Hirose
Known for Acting
Born June 23, 1918
Died June 20, 1998 (aged 79)
Place of Birth Japan
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.
Filmography
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Seven Samurai
1954
as Bandit
Ikiru
1952
as Yakuza (uncredited)
Yojimbo
1961
as Ushitora Follower
Lady Snowblood
1973
Red Beard
1965
as Thug
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962
as King Kong
House
1977
as Ramen Trucker
The Hidden Fortress
1958
as Soldier (uncredited)
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964
as King Ghidorah
Sanjuro
1962
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965
as King Ghidorah
Rodan
1956
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963
as King Kong (uncredited)
Godzilla Raids Again
1955
as Convict
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966
as Fleeing Infant Islander
The Mysterians
1957
as Detective in Etsuko's house
Interpol Code 8
1963
King Kong Escapes
1967
as Henchman
Frankenstein Conquers the World
1965
as Tunnel Worker
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