Acting
Shōichi Hirose
Also Known As: Solomon Hirose
Birth Date
June 23, 1918
Death Date
June 20, 1998
(passed away at 79)
Place of Birth
Japan
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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.
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Seven Samurai
Bandit
1954
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Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
1952
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Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
1961
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Red Beard
Thug
1965
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Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah
1965
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The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
1958
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Sanjuro
1962
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House
Ramen Trucker
1977
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Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tunnel Worker
1965
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Godzilla Raids Again
Convict
1955
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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah
1964
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Movie
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
1966
star6.9
Movie
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong
1962
star6.8
Movie
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
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Mothra
Dam Worker
1961
star6.5
Movie
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
1956
star6.1
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King Kong Escapes
Henchman
1967
star6.3
Movie
The Mysterians
Detective in Etsuko's house
1957
star7.5
Movie
Lady Snowblood
1973
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Movie
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited)
1963