Actor / Actress
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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.
Shōichi Hirose is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes House (1977), King Kong Escapes (1967), Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966), The War of the Gargantuas (1966), Night in Bangkok (1966), Seven Samurai (1954), Ikiru (1952), Red Beard (1965). The recorded credits span 1952 to 1977, including 29 movies and 0 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies29
TV shows0
Active years represented1952–1977
Place of birthJapan
Died
Also known as
Solomon Hirose
Known for
MovieHouse
MovieKing Kong Escapes
MovieEbirah, Horror of the Deep
MovieThe War of the Gargantuas
MovieNight in Bangkok
MovieSeven Samurai
MovieIkiru
MovieRed Beard
MovieInvasion of Astro-Monster
MovieYojimbo
MovieKing Kong vs. Godzilla
MovieGodzilla Raids Again
MovieGhidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
MovieThe Hidden Fortress
MovieSanjuro
MovieLady Snowblood
MovieFrankenstein Conquers the World
MovieKing Kong vs. Godzilla
MovieMothra
MovieTerror of Mechagodzilla
MovieRodan
MovieAtragon
MovieSamurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
MovieVaran the Unbelievable
MovieThe Human Vapor
MovieGigantis, the Fire Monster
MovieHalf Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
MovieThe Mysterians
MovieVaran