Acting
Shōichi Hirose
1918-1998
Known for Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, House.
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Born06/23/1918
Died06/20/1998
AgeDied at 79
BirthplaceJapan
DepartmentActing
Also known asSolomon Hirose
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.
Movie Credits
The Retreat from Kiska (1965)
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974)
The War of the Gargantuas (1966)
House (1977)
Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
The Human Vapor (1960)
Mothra (1961)
Lady Snowblood (1973)
Varan the Unbelievable (1962)
Sanjuro (1962)
Yojimbo (1961)
Atragon (1963)
King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)
The Hidden Fortress (1958)
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)
Seven Samurai (1954)
Ikiru (1952)
Red Beard (1965)
