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Shōichi Hirose

Acting · Born June 23, 1918 · 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.

Movies with Shōichi Hirose

• Seven Samurai (1954) — Bandit
• Ikiru (1952) — Yakuza (uncredited)
• Red Beard (1965) — Thug
• Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) — King Ghidorah
• Yojimbo (1961) — Ushitora Follower
• House (1977) — Ramen Trucker
• Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) — Tunnel Worker
• The Hidden Fortress (1958) — Soldier (uncredited)
• King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) — King Kong
• Sanjuro (1962)
• King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) — King Kong (uncredited)
• Godzilla Raids Again (1955) — Convict