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Shōichi Hirose

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1.6 Popularity Jun 23, 1918 (79 years old) Japan

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.

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Known For

Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai
1954 as Bandit
Yojimbo
Yojimbo
1961 as Ushitora Follower
Ikiru
Ikiru
1952 as Yakuza (uncredited)
Red Beard
Red Beard
1965 as Thug
House
House
1977 as Ramen Trucker
The Hidden Fortress
The Hidden Fortress
1958 as Soldier (uncredited)

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 84

1981
Lonely Heart Movie
1979
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi Movie

as Sarah the Great King

1977
House Movie

as Ramen Trucker

1975
Terror of Mechagodzilla Movie
1974
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance Movie
1974
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters Movie

as Prisoner A

1973
Lady Snowblood Movie
1972
The Golden Bat Shows Up Movie
1971
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East Movie

as Doya's Husband

1971
The Battle of Okinawa Movie
1968
Japan's No. 1 Traitor Movie
1968
Golden Eyes Movie
1967
Monsieur Zivaco Movie

as Taxi driver

1967
King Kong Escapes Movie

as Henchman

1967
Five Gents Prefer Geisha Movie
1967
Las Vegas Free-For-All Movie
1966
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep Movie

as Fleeing Infant Islander

1966
The Daphne Movie
1966
The War of the Gargantuas Movie

as Soldier

1965
Invasion of Astro-Monster Movie

as King Ghidorah

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday June 23, 1918 (79 years old)
Died June 20, 1998
Place of Birth Japan
Also Known As Solomon Hirose
Years Active 1952 - 1981
Popularity 1.6
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Career Stats
84 Total Credits
83 Movie Roles
2 Photos