Toshirō Mifune
Acting
1920-04-01 · Qingdao, China
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
Mifune: The Last Samurai
2016 · Movie
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012 · Movie
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
2002 · Movie
Picture Bride
1995 · Movie
Deep River
1995 · Movie
Shadow of the Wolf
1992 · Movie
Journey of Honor
1991 · Movie
Strawberry Road
1991 · Movie
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode
1990 · Movie
Death of a Tea Master
1989 · Movie
cf Girl
1989 · Movie
The Demon Comes in Spring
1989 · Movie
Princess from the Moon
1987 · Movie
The Retired Samurai
1987 · Movie
Tora-san Goes North
1987 · Movie
The Shatterer
1987 · Movie
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
1986 · Movie
No More God, No More Love
1985 · Movie
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel
1984 · Movie
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire
1984 · Movie
Burning Mountain River
1984 · Series
Secret of the Forbidden Valley
1983 · Movie
The Women of Osaka Castle
1983 · Movie
Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass
1983 · Movie
Battle Anthem
1983 · Movie
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
1983 · Movie
Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell
1983 · Movie
The Brave Man Says Little
1983 · Series
Theater Of Life
1983 · Movie
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood
1982 · Movie
Domineering
1982 · Movie
The Challenge
1982 · Movie
The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn
1982 · Movie
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
1982 · Movie
Lowly Ronin
1981 · Movie
Tuesday Suspense Theater
1981 · Series
The Bushido Blade
1981 · Movie
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1
1981 · Movie
Inchon
1981 · Movie
Sekigahara
1981 · Series
Shogun
1980 · Movie
Shōgun
1980 · Series
Port Arthur
1980 · Movie
1941
1979 · Movie
Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police
1979 · Movie
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979 · Movie
Winter Kills
1979 · Movie
The 47 Ronins of Ako
1979 · Series
Lord Mito
1978 · Movie
The Fall of Ako Castle
1978 · Movie
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
1978 · Movie
Love and Faith
1978 · Movie
Shag
1978 · Movie
Shogun's Samurai
1978 · Movie
Falcons of Edo
1978 · Series
Japanese Godfather: Ambition
1977 · Movie
Proof of the Man
1977 · Movie
Midway
1976 · Movie
Ronin in a Lawless Town
1976 · Series
Paper Tiger
1975 · Movie
Ronin of the Wastelands
1972 · Series
Red Sun
1971 · Movie
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971 · Series
Morning for Two
1971 · Movie
Epic Chushingura
1971 · Series
The Militarists
1970 · Movie
The Walking Major
1970 · Movie
Incident at Blood Pass
1970 · Movie
The Ambitious
1970 · Movie
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
1970 · Movie
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
1969 · Movie
Red Lion
1969 · Movie
Battle of the Japan Sea
1969 · Movie
Safari 5000
1969 · Movie
Samurai Banners
1969 · Movie
Hell in the Pacific
1968 · Movie
The Day the Sun Rose
1968 · Movie
Admiral Yamamoto
1968 · Movie
The Sands of Kurobe
1968 · Movie
Japan's Longest Day
1967 · Movie
Samurai Rebellion
1967 · Movie
Grand Prix
1966 · Movie
Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions
1966 · Movie
The Mad Atlantic
1966 · Movie
Adventure in Kigan Castle
1966 · Movie
The Sword of Doom
1966 · Movie
Rise Against the Sword
1966 · Movie
Fort Graveyard
1965 · Movie
The Retreat from Kiska
1965 · Movie
Sanshiro Sugata
1965 · Movie
Red Beard
1965 · Movie
Samurai Assassin
1965 · Movie
Whirlwind
1964 · Movie
Samurai Pirate
1963 · Movie
Legacy of the 500,000
1963 · Movie
High and Low
1963 · Movie
Attack Squadron
1963 · Movie
Chûshingura
1962 · Movie
Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong
1962 · Movie
Tatsu
1962 · Movie
Sanjuro
1962 · Movie
The Important Man
1961 · Movie
The Youth and His Amulet
1961 · Movie
Yojimbo
1961 · Movie
The Masterless 47 – Part II
1961 · Movie
Daredevil in the Castle
1961 · Movie
The Masterless 47
1960 · Movie
The Bad Sleep Well
1960 · Movie
Man Against Man
1960 · Movie
The Storm of the Pacific
1960 · Movie
The Gambling Samurai
1960 · Movie
The Last Gunfight
1960 · Movie
The Three Treasures
1959 · Movie
Desperado Outpost
1959 · Movie
Saga of the Vagabonds
1959 · Movie
Samurai Saga
1959 · Movie
The Big Boss
1959 · Movie
The Hidden Fortress
1958 · Movie
Theater of Life
1958 · Movie
All About Marriage
1958 · Movie
Yaji and Kita on the Road
1958 · Movie
The Rickshaw Man
1958 · Movie
Holiday in Tokyo
1958 · Movie
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
1958 · Movie
Downtown
1957 · Movie
The Lower Depths
1957 · Movie
A Dangerous Hero
1957 · Movie
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
1957 · Movie
Good Luck to These Two
1957 · Movie
A Man in the Storm
1957 · Movie
Throne of Blood
1957 · Movie
Rebels on the High Sea
1956 · Movie
Scoundrel
1956 · Movie
A Wife's Heart
1956 · Movie
Settlement of Love
1956 · Movie
The Underworld
1956 · Movie
Rainy Night Duel
1956 · Movie
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956 · Movie
I Live in Fear
1955 · Movie
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
1955 · Movie
No Time for Tears
1955 · Movie
All is Well 2
1955 · Movie
All is Well
1955 · Movie
A Man Among Men
1955 · Movie
The Black Fury
1954 · Movie
The Surf
1954 · Movie
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
1954 · Movie
Seven Samurai
1954 · Movie
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953 · Movie
Sunflower Girl
1953 · Movie
The Last Embrace
1953 · Movie
My Wonderful Yellow Car
1953 · Movie
The Man Who Came to Port
1952 · Movie
Swift Current
1952 · Movie
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952 · Movie
Sword for Hire
1952 · Movie
Kin no tamago: Golden Girl
1952 · Movie
The Life of Oharu
1952 · Movie
Foghorn
1952 · Movie
Vendetta of a Samurai
1952 · Movie
Who Knows a Woman's Heart
1951 · Movie
The Life of a Horse Trader
1951 · Movie
Sasaki Kojiro
1951 · Movie
Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre
1951 · Movie
Pirates
1951 · Movie
The Idiot
1951 · Movie
Elegy
1951 · Movie
Beyond Love and Hate
1951 · Movie
Rashomon
1950 · Movie
Wedding Ring
1950 · Movie
Scandal
1950 · Movie
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka
1950 · Movie
Escape from Prison
1950 · Movie
Stray Dog
1949 · Movie
Jakoman and Tetsu
1949 · Movie
The Quiet Duel
1949 · Movie
Drunken Angel
1948 · Movie
These Foolish Times
1947 · Movie
Snow Trail
1947 · Movie