Shoichi Hirose
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Shoichi Hirose, occasionally miscredited as Masakazu Hirose and nicknamed Solomon for his survival in the naval Battle of the Eastern Solomons, was a Japanese actor. Hirose portrayed Godzilla's archen
Hirose on the set of King Kong vs. Godzilla, 1962
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King Kong, also referred to simply as Kong, is a fictional monster, a giant gorilla who has appeared in various media since 1933. The character has become an international pop culture icon, appearing
Shoichi Hirose
…Soromon) for his survival in the naval Battle of the Eastern Solomons, was a Japanese actor. Hirose portrayed Godzilla's archenemy King Ghidorah and King Kong in King Kong vs. Godzilla, along with several "tough guy" roles. In 1950, he started working at the Toho, where he played minor roles in films. Due to…
King Kong graphics at the Empire State Building
Merian C. Cooper glances up at his creation.
Via suitmation, Shoichi Hirose portrayed Kong in King Kong vs. Godzilla (left); Haruo Nakajima portrayed Kong in King Kong Escapes (right)
The DC Comics character Titano the Super-Ape (here seen climbing the Daily Planet building and confronting Superman) appears to be modeled on King Kong. From Superman #138, art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.