Shōichi Hirose

Known for Acting

Born

June 23, 1918

Died

June 20, 1998 (79 years old)

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.