Known For
Acting
Born
Apr 01, 1920
Died
Dec 24, 1997
Place of Birth
Qingdao, China
Credits
179 titles
Toshirō Mifune
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
Mifune: The Last Samurai
Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
(archive footage)
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
Self
Picture Bride
The Benshi
Deep River
Tsukada
Shadow of the Wolf
Kroomak
Journey of Honor
Ieyasu Tokugawa
Strawberry Road
Taoka
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode
Nagao Tamekage
Death of a Tea Master
Rikyu Sen-no
cf Girl
Shūichirō Hase
The Demon Comes in Spring
Kukkune no jî
Princess from the Moon
Taketori-no-Miyatsuko
The Retired Samurai
Hikozaemon Ōkubo
Tora-san Goes North
Junkichi Ueno
The Shatterer
Murai
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
Kyūbei Matsufuji
No More God, No More Love
Kōzō Kanzaki
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel
Fisherman
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire
Shūsai Kondō
Burning Mountain River
Otsuichi Amo
Secret of the Forbidden Valley
The Women of Osaka Castle
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass
Sûrônin Hinoki Sajûrô
Battle Anthem
Admiral Heihachiro Togo
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
Sûrônin Rakuyôjûrô
Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell
Sanjuro Hinoki
The Brave Man Says Little
Theater Of Life
Hyōtarō Aonari
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood
Sanjuro Hinoki
Domineering
Masao Tadokoro
The Challenge
Toru Yoshida
The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
Tamon Umei
Lowly Ronin
Sanjuro Hinoki
Tuesday Suspense Theater
The Bushido Blade
Shogun's Commander
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1
Tamon Umei
Inchon
Saito-San
Sekigahara
Sakon Shima
Shogun
Lord Yoshi Toranaga
Shōgun
Lord Yoshi Toranaga
Port Arthur
Emperor Meiji
1941
Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police
Sadanobu Matsudaira
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Kindaichi of 11th Generation in "The Woman in the Eye"
Winter Kills
Keith
The 47 Ronins of Ako
Tachibana Sakon
Lord Mito
Sakuzaemon Okumura
The Fall of Ako Castle
Tsuchiya Michinao