Toshirō Mifune

Acting · 2.4 popularity

Age

106

Movies

167

Born: April 1, 1920 – December 24, 1997
From: Qingdao, China
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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.

Works

167 films

Seven Samurai

19548.4

High and Low

19638.4

Red Sun

19716.8

Rashomon

19508.0

Yojimbo

19618.1

Midway

19766.6

1941

19795.8

Throne of Blood

19577.9

Red Beard

19658.2

The Hidden Fortress

19588.0

Sanjuro

19627.9

Grand Prix

19667.3

The Last Embrace

195310.0

The Man Who Came to Port

195210.0

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

19547.2

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

20127.5

Who Knows a Woman's Heart

195110.0

Samurai Rebellion

19678.3

Shadow of the Wolf

19925.8

The Sword of Doom

19667.7

The Bad Sleep Well

19607.7

Stray Dog

19497.6

Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl

19838.0

Hell in the Pacific

19687.0

Drunken Angel

19487.6

Foghorn

195210.0

The Challenge

19825.9

Chûshingura

19627.1

The Bushido Blade

19815.5

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

19567.2

Scoundrel

1956

Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood

19828.0

The Idiot

19517.0

Proof of the Man

19777.8

The Demon Comes in Spring

198910.0

The Life of Oharu

19527.7

Battle of the Japan Sea

19696.4

Winter Kills

19795.8

Japan's Longest Day

19677.3

The Important Man

19617.9

Shogun's Samurai

19787.0

The Gambling Samurai

19606.9

Port Arthur

19807.4

Mifune: The Last Samurai

20167.1

Domineering

19825.4

The Quiet Duel

19497.3

The Rickshaw Man

19587.2

The Fall of Ako Castle

19786.8

Admiral Yamamoto

19688.5

Inchon

19813.9

Scandal

19506.9

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

19706.8

Saga of the Vagabonds

19596.8

Princess from the Moon

19876.5

I Live in Fear

19557.3

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

19557.2

The Storm of the Pacific

19606.0

The Day the Sun Rose

19688.0

The Three Treasures

19595.5

The Lower Depths

19577.0

Japanese Godfather: Ambition

19777.7

Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II

19585.4

Samurai Banners

19697.4

Battle Anthem

19837.7

Sanshiro Sugata

19657.1

The Black Fury

19548.0

Samurai Assassin

19657.3

Daredevil in the Castle

19617.5

Samurai Pirate

19635.9

Theater Of Life

19839.0

The Retreat from Kiska

19658.4

Sasaki Kojiro

19516.0

Paper Tiger

19756.3

The Militarists

19707.5

Snow Trail

19477.0

Attack Squadron

19637.0

The Eagle of the Pacific

19537.8

Lowly Ronin

19818.0

Red Lion

19696.5

Picture Bride

19956.5

Safari 5000

19697.2

Tokyo Sweetheart

19528.0

Shogun

19804.5

Samurai Saga

19596.9

Yagyu Secret Scrolls

19576.5

The Last Gunfight

19606.2

Downtown

19578.0

The Big Boss

19596.5

Strawberry Road

19919.5

Desperado Outpost

19596.3

Tora-san Goes North

19879.0

Japanese Godfather: Conclusion

19787.3

The Sands of Kurobe

19687.0

Death of a Tea Master

19895.6

The Ambitious

19707.3

Adventure in Kigan Castle

19666.2

Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire

1984

Deep River

19957.3

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

19796.3

Rise Against the Sword

19666.3

The Life of a Horse Trader

19516.8

The Masterless 47 – Part II

19619.0

The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

19867.0

Journey of Honor

19915.1

Sword for Hire

19526.7

Fort Graveyard

19656.1

The Walking Major

19706.0

Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

19668.0

Whirlwind

19646.6

Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor

19696.9

All About Marriage

195810.0

Elegy

19519.0

Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka

19506.9

The Surf

19548.0

A Wife's Heart

19566.9

Tatsu

19627.0

Legacy of the 500,000

19636.9

Holiday in Tokyo

19589.0

Incident at Blood Pass

19706.9

The Women of Osaka Castle

1983

Good Luck to These Two

19578.0

Vendetta of a Samurai

19526.6

The Youth and His Amulet

19619.0

A Man in the Storm

19577.0

cf Girl

19897.0

The Mad Atlantic

19669.0

The Underworld

19567.0

Sunflower Girl

195310.0

These Foolish Times

194710.0

The Masterless 47

196010.0

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1

19815.8

My Wonderful Yellow Car

19537.0

The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel

19846.7

Yaji and Kita on the Road

1958

All is Well 2

195510.0

Love and Faith

19786.4

Escape from Prison

195010.0

Kin no tamago: Golden Girl

19529.0

Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode

199010.0

Beyond Love and Hate

19517.0

Lord Mito

19789.8

A Dangerous Hero

19579.0

Rainy Night Duel

19568.0

Shag

19787.5

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

20028.0

No Time for Tears

19559.0

Rebels on the High Sea

19569.0

All is Well

195510.0

Man Against Man

19607.0

Settlement of Love

19569.0

Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police

19796.0

A Man Among Men

19558.0

Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell

1983

No More God, No More Love

19857.0

Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass

1983

Pirates

195110.0

Wedding Ring

19506.6

Jakoman and Tetsu

194910.0

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2

198210.0

The Shatterer

198710.0

Swift Current

19527.0

Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong

19626.5

Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre

195110.0

The Retired Samurai

1987

Theater of Life

195810.0

The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn

19829.0

Secret of the Forbidden Valley

19837.0