Shōichi Hirose
Acting
Born Jun 23, 1918
-- Died Jun 20, 1998
· 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.
Filmography on SassyFlix
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Also Known For
8.5
movie
Seven Samurai
as Bandit
1954
8.1
movie
Yojimbo
as Ushitora Follower
1961
8.3
movie
Ikiru
as Yakuza (uncredited)
1952
7.3
movie
House
as Ramen Trucker
1977
7.9
movie
Sanjuro
1962
8.0
movie
The Hidden Fortress
as Soldier (uncredited)
1958
7.5
movie
Lady Snowblood
1973
8.1
movie
Red Beard
as Thug
1965
6.9
movie
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong
1962
6.0
movie
Godzilla Raids Again
as Convict
1955
7.0
movie
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
as King Ghidorah
1964
6.5
movie
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong (uncredited)
1963