Shōichi Hirose

Acting

June 23, 1918

Died: June 20, 1998

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.

Also Known As

Solomon Hirose

Known For (Movies)

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Shōichi Hirose

Biography

Also Known As

Known For (Movies)

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Ikiru

Seven Samurai

The Hidden Fortress

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Photos

Godzilla Raids Again

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

The War of the Gargantuas

Interpol Code 8

The Battle of Okinawa

Lady Snowblood

King Kong Escapes

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

The Mysterians

Dogora

The Beast Shall Die

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep