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Shōichi Hirose

1918–1998 · 21 titles in the catalogue

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.

Their work

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  1. Seven Samurai1954as Bandit
  2. Yojimbo1961as Ushitora Follower
  3. Ikiru1952as Yakuza (uncredited)
  4. House1977as Ramen Trucker
  5. Sanjuro1962guest actor
  6. The Hidden Fortress1958as Soldier (uncredited)
  7. Lady Snowblood1973guest actor
  8. Red Beard1965as Thug
  9. King Kong vs. Godzilla1962as King Kong
  10. Godzilla Raids Again1955as Convict
  11. Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster1964as King Ghidorah
  12. King Kong vs. Godzilla1963as King Kong (uncredited) · Stunts
  13. Invasion of Astro-Monster1965as King Ghidorah
  14. Terror of Mechagodzilla1975guest actor
  15. Ebirah, Horror of the Deep1966as Fleeing Infant Islander
  16. Rodan1956as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
  17. Mothra1961as Dam Worker
  18. Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance1974guest actor
  19. Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island1956as (uncredited)
  20. King Kong Escapes1967as Henchman
  21. The War of the Gargantuas1966as Soldier