Actor

Toshirō Mifune

2 Movies

2 Credits

Personal Info

Known For Acting

Known Credits 2

Birthday April 1, 1920 (106 years old)

Place of Birth Qingdao, China

Also Known As Toshiroh Mifune, Mifune Toshirō

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Toshirō Mifune (April 1, 1920 - December 24, 1997) was a Japanese actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Japanese cinema. He was born in Qingdao, China, but was raised in Japan. Mifune's career spanned over 50 years, during which he collaborated extensively with renowned director Akira Kurosawa, creating some of the most iconic films in Japanese cinema.

Mifune gained international recognition for his performances in Kurosawa's films, particularly in samurai films. He portrayed strong, dynamic, and often rebellious characters, bringing a raw intensity to his roles. Some of his notable collaborations with Kurosawa include "Rashomon" (1950), "Seven Samurai" (1954), "Yojimbo" (1961), and "The Hidden Fortress" (1958), which inspired George Lucas's "Star Wars."

Apart from his work with Kurosawa, Mifune appeared in numerous other films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He played roles in various genres, including dramas, comedies, and war films. Some of his other notable films include "The Throne of Blood" (1957), "High and Low" (1963), and "Red Beard" (1965).

Mifune's charismatic presence, powerful performances, and ability to convey complex emotions made him an iconic figure in Japanese cinema. He received international recognition and awards for his contributions to the film industry, including several honors at the Venice Film Festival and a lifetime achievement award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Filmography (177)

Mifune: The Last Samurai 2016

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen 2012

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' 2002

Deep River 1995

Picture Bride 1995

Shadow of the Wolf 1992

Journey of Honor 1991

Strawberry Road 1991

Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode 1990

Death of a Tea Master 1989

cf Girl 1989

The Demon Comes in Spring 1989

Princess from the Moon 1987

The Retired Samurai 1987

Tora-san Goes North 1987

The Shatterer 1987

The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai 1986

No More God, No More Love 1985

Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire 1984

The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel 1984

Burning Mountain River 1984

Secret of the Forbidden Valley 1983

Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell 1983

Battle Anthem 1983

The Women of Osaka Castle 1983

Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl 1983

Theater Of Life 1983

Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass 1983

The Brave Man Says Little 1983

The Challenge 1982

Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood 1982

Domineering 1982

The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn 1982

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2 1982

The Bushido Blade 1981

Inchon 1981

Lowly Ronin 1981

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 1981

Sekigahara 1981

Tuesday Suspense Theater 1981

Port Arthur 1980

Shogun 1980

Shōgun 1980

1941 1979

Winter Kills 1979

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi 1979

Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police 1979

The 47 Ronins of Ako 1979

The Fall of Ako Castle 1978

Love and Faith 1978

Shogun's Samurai 1978

Shag 1978

Lord Mito 1978

Japanese Godfather: Conclusion 1978

Falcons of Edo 1978

Proof of the Man 1977

Japanese Godfather: Ambition 1977

Midway 1976

Ronin in a Lawless Town 1976

Paper Tiger 1975

Ronin of the Wastelands 1972

Red Sun 1971

V.I.P. Schaukel 1971

Epic Chushingura 1971

Incident at Blood Pass 1970

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo 1970

The Ambitious 1970

The Militarists 1970

The Walking Major 1970

Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor 1969

Samurai Banners 1969

Red Lion 1969

Battle of the Japan Sea 1969

Safari 5000 1969

Hell in the Pacific 1968

The Sands of Kurobe 1968

Admiral Yamamoto 1968

The Day the Sun Rose 1968

Samurai Rebellion 1967

Japan's Longest Day 1967

Grand Prix 1966

The Sword of Doom 1966

Adventure in Kigan Castle 1966

Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions 1966

The Mad Atlantic 1966

Rise Against the Sword 1966

Red Beard 1965

Samurai Assassin 1965

Fort Graveyard 1965

The Retreat from Kiska 1965

Sanshiro Sugata 1965

Whirlwind 1964

High and Low 1963

Samurai Pirate 1963

Attack Squadron 1963

Legacy of the 500,000 1963

Sanjuro 1962

Chûshingura 1962

Tatsu 1962

Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong 1962

Yojimbo 1961

The Important Man 1961

Daredevil in the Castle 1961

The Youth and His Amulet 1961

The Masterless 47 – Part II 1961

The Bad Sleep Well 1960

The Last Gunfight 1960

The Masterless 47 1960

The Storm of the Pacific 1960

The Gambling Samurai 1960

Man Against Man 1960

Desperado Outpost 1959

Samurai Saga 1959

The Three Treasures 1959

The Big Boss 1959

Saga of the Vagabonds 1959

The Hidden Fortress 1958

The Rickshaw Man 1958

Yaji and Kita on the Road 1958

Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II 1958

All About Marriage 1958

Holiday in Tokyo 1958

Throne of Blood 1957

The Lower Depths 1957

Yagyu Secret Scrolls 1957

A Man in the Storm 1957

A Dangerous Hero 1957

Down Town 1957

Good Luck to These Two 1957

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island 1956

Rebels on the High Sea 1956

Settlement of Love 1956

A Wife's Heart 1956

The Underworld 1956

Scoundrel 1956

Rainy Night Duel 1956

I Live in Fear 1955

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple 1955

All is Well 1955

All is Well 2 1955

No Time for Tears 1955

A Man Among Men 1955

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto 1954

Seven Samurai 1954

The Black Fury 1954

The Surf 1954

The Eagle of the Pacific 1953

The Last Embrace 1953

My Wonderful Yellow Car 1953

Sunflower Girl 1953

The Life of Oharu 1952

Vendetta of a Samurai 1952

Foghorn 1952

Sword for Hire 1952

Tokyo Sweetheart 1952

The Man Who Came to Port 1952

Swift Current 1952

Kin no tamago: Golden Girl 1952

The Idiot 1951

Sasaki Kojiro 1951

The Life of a Horse Trader 1951

Beyond Love and Hate 1951

Pirates 1951

Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre 1951

Who Knows a Woman's Heart 1951

Elegy 1951

Rashomon 1950

Scandal 1950

Wedding Ring 1950

Escape from Prison 1950

Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka 1950

Stray Dog 1949

The Quiet Duel 1949

Jakoman and Tetsu 1949

Drunken Angel 1948

Snow Trail 1947

These Foolish Times 1947

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