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Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

Known For Acting
Birthday Jun 23, 1918
Died Jun 20, 1998 (79)
Birthplace Japan
Popularity 0.3 (history)
Updated Aug 15, 2025
Entry Date Aug 15, 2025
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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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House

House

1977

as Ramen Trucker

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1963

as King Kong (uncredited)

Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable

1962

as Fisherman

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

1961

as Ushitora Follower

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

1959

as Convict

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

1954

as Bandit

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