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Shōichi Hirose

Jun 23, 1918 - Jun 20, 1998 (79 years old) in 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.

Known For

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Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
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Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
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Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
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Mothra
Dam Worker

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