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Shōichi Hirose

Actor

Shōichi Hirose

Acting: 1955 — 1977 · 21 films
Lived: 23 June 1918 — d. 1998
From: 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.

Career Signature

How Shōichi Hirose’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they acted in.

kinetic urgency

emotionally restrained

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