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Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Known For Acting
Birthday Apr 01, 1920
Died Dec 24, 1997 (77)
Birthplace Qingdao, China
Popularity 2 (history)
Updated Jul 10, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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.

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Filmography

The Making of '1941'

The Making of '1941'

1996

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Picture Bride

Picture Bride

1995

as The Benshi

Shadow of the Wolf

Shadow of the Wolf

1992

as Kroomak

The Shatterer

The Shatterer

1987

as Murai

The Challenge

The Challenge

1982

as Toru Yoshida

The Bushido Blade

The Bushido Blade

1981

as Shogun's Commander

Inchon

Inchon

1981

as Saito-San

1941

1941

1979

as Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura

Winter Kills

Winter Kills

1979

as Keith

Midway

Midway

1976

as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

Paper Tiger

Paper Tiger

1975

as Ambassador Kagoyama

Red Sun

Red Sun

1971

as Kuroda Jubei

Hell in the Pacific

Hell in the Pacific

1968

as Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda

Grand Prix

Grand Prix

1966

as Izō Yamura

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

1954

as Kikuchiyo

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Epic Chushingura

as Oishi Kuranosuke

Episodes: 52

First Aired: Jan 05, 1971

Burning Mountain River

as Otsuichi Amo

Episodes: 51

First Aired: Jan 08, 1984

Falcons of Edo

as Kanbei Uchiyama

Episodes: 38

First Aired: Jan 10, 1978

The 47 Ronins of Ako

as Tachibana Sakon

Episodes: 36

First Aired: Apr 16, 1979

Ronin of the Wastelands

as Kujuro Toge

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Jan 04, 1972

Ronin in a Lawless Town

as Mr. Danna

Episodes: 11

First Aired: Apr 28, 1976

Shōgun

as Lord Yoshi Toranaga

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Sep 15, 1980

Sekigahara

as Sakon Shima

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 02, 1981

Tuesday Suspense Theater

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 1981

V.I.P. Schaukel

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 09, 1971

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