Toshirō Mifune
Known for Acting · 178 credits
- Born
- 1920-04-01
- Died
- 1997-12-24
- Place of birth
- Qingdao, China
- Also known as
- Toshiroh Mifune · Mifune Toshirō
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
TV Shows (11)
Shōgun
1980
as Lord Yoshi Toranaga
Burning Mountain River
1984
as Otsuichi Amo
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971
as Self
The 47 Ronins of Ako
1979
as Tachibana Sakon
Epic Chushingura
1971
as Oishi Kuranosuke
Falcons of Edo
1978
as Kanbei Uchiyama
Tuesday Suspense Theater
1981
Ronin of the Wastelands
1972
as Kujuro Toge
Ronin in a Lawless Town
1976
as Mr. Danna
Sekigahara
1981
as Sakon Shima
The Brave Man Says Little
1983
Movies (167)
Seven Samurai
1954
as Kikuchiyo
High and Low
1963
as Kingo Gondo
Rashomon
1950
as Tajômaru
Yojimbo
1961
as Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
Midway
1976
as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
The Man Who Came to Port
1952
as Gorō Niinuma
The Last Embrace
1953
as Shinkichi / Hayakawa
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood
1982
as Sanjuro Hinoki
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
1983
as Sûrônin Rakuyôjûrô
Foghorn
1952
as Chiyokichi
Scoundrel
1956
as Kanji
1941
1979
as Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
Red Sun
1971
as Kuroda Jubei
Throne of Blood
1957
as Taketoki Washizu
Red Beard
1965
as Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
The Demon Comes in Spring
1989
as Kukkune no jî
Who Knows a Woman's Heart
1951
as Mizuno
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
as (archive footage)
The Bushido Blade
1981
as Shogun's Commander
The Important Man
1961
as Ánimas Trujano
The Hidden Fortress
1958
as General Rokurota Makabe
Drunken Angel
1948
as Matsunaga
Samurai Rebellion
1967
as Isaburo Sasahara
I Live in Fear
1955
as Kiichi Nakajima
Shogun
1980
as Lord Yoshi Toranaga
Sanjuro
1962
as Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
Domineering
1982
as Masao Tadokoro
Mifune: The Last Samurai
2016
as Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
Saga of the Vagabonds
1959
as Rokuro Kai
Grand Prix
1966
as Izō Yamura
Hell in the Pacific
1968
as Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda
Inchon
1981
as Saito-San
Stray Dog
1949
as Det. Murakami
The Idiot
1951
as Denkichi Akama
Battle of the Japan Sea
1969
as Admiral Heihachiro Togo
Winter Kills
1979
as Keith
The Sword of Doom
1966
as Toranosuke Shimada
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
1978
as Kosuke Oishi
The Day the Sun Rose
1968
as Kumaza
Admiral Yamamoto
1968
as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Princess from the Moon
1987
as Taketori-no-Miyatsuko
The Bad Sleep Well
1960
as Kôichi Nishi
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
1954
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Samurai Assassin
1965
as Tsuruchiyo Niiro
The Quiet Duel
1949
as Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki
Proof of the Man
1977
as Yohei Kori
The Fall of Ako Castle
1978
as Tsuchiya Michinao
The Gambling Samurai
1960
as Kunisada Chuji
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
1958
as Tasaburo
Lowly Ronin
1981
as Sanjuro Hinoki
Sasaki Kojiro
1951
as Miyamoto Musashi
Shadow of the Wolf
1992
as Kroomak
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Japan's Longest Day
1967
as War Minister General Korechika Anami
Shogun's Samurai
1978
as Yoshinao Tokugawa
The Retreat from Kiska
1965
as Omura
The Life of Oharu
1952
as Katsunosuke
The Challenge
1982
as Toru Yoshida
Chûshingura
1962
as Genba Tawaraboshi
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
1970
as Yojimbo/Sasa
Samurai Saga
1959
as Heihachiro Komaki
Port Arthur
1980
as Emperor Meiji
Snow Trail
1947
as Eijima
Battle Anthem
1983
as Admiral Heihachiro Togo
Scandal
1950
as Ichirô Aoye
Attack Squadron
1963
as Lt. Colonel Senda
Whirlwind
1964
as Lord Akashi
All About Marriage
1958
as Acting teacher
The Three Treasures
1959
as Prince Yamato Takeru
Theater Of Life
1983
as Hyōtarō Aonari
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
1955
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Japanese Godfather: Ambition
1977
as Kosuke Oishi
Desperado Outpost
1959
as Battalion Commander
The Black Fury
1954
as Eiichi Tsuda
The Sands of Kurobe
1968
as Kitagawa
Red Lion
1969
as Gonzo
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
1957
as Tasaburō Kasumi
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire
1984
as Shūsai Kondō
Death of a Tea Master
1989
as Rikyu Sen-no
The Lower Depths
1957
as Sutekichi the Thief
The Storm of the Pacific
1960
as Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi
Fort Graveyard
1965
as Sergeant Kosugi
Daredevil in the Castle
1961
as Mohei
The Ambitious
1970
as Shojiro Goto
Tora-san Goes North
1987
as Junkichi Ueno
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
1969
as Isami Kondo
The Walking Major
1970
as Kinugasa Tadao
Sanshiro Sugata
1965
as Shogoro Yano
Journey of Honor
1991
as Ieyasu Tokugawa
The Rickshaw Man
1958
as Matsugorō Tomishima
The Militarists
1970
as Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
2002
as Self
Picture Bride
1995
as The Benshi
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
as 1st Lieutenant Tomonaga
No More God, No More Love
1985
as Kōzō Kanzaki
Legacy of the 500,000
1963
as Takeichi Matsuo
Settlement of Love
1956
as Shuntarō Ōhira
Samurai Pirate
1963
as Sukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1
1981
as Tamon Umei
Adventure in Kigan Castle
1966
as Osami
Paper Tiger
1975
as Ambassador Kagoyama
Samurai Banners
1969
as Kansuke Yamamoto
The Big Boss
1959
as Kashimura
Incident at Blood Pass
1970
as Yojimbo
Holiday in Tokyo
1958
as Tenkai's nephew Jirō
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
1986
as Kyūbei Matsufuji
These Foolish Times
1947
as Genzaburo Onō, Gang Boss
Safari 5000
1969
as Yūichirō Takase
A Dangerous Hero
1957
as Kawada
Vendetta of a Samurai
1952
as Mataemon Araki
The Last Gunfight
1960
as Detective Saburo Fujioka
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952
as Kurokawa
A Man in the Storm
1957
as Saburō Watari
Sunflower Girl
1953
as Ippei Hitachi
The Masterless 47 – Part II
1961
Beyond Love and Hate
1951
as Gorō Sakata
Deep River
1995
as Tsukada
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979
as Kindaichi of 11th Generation in "The Woman in the Eye"
Rise Against the Sword
1966
as Abare Gōemon
Yaji and Kita on the Road
1958
as Toshinoshin Taya
About Toshirō Mifune
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 re… With 178 credits spanning from 1947 to 2016, Toshirō Mifune has appeared in 167 films and 11 TV shows.
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Most Popular Toshirō Mifune Movies
- Seven Samurai (1954) — as Kikuchiyo
- High and Low (1963) — as Kingo Gondo
- Rashomon (1950) — as Tajômaru
- Yojimbo (1961) — as Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
- Midway (1976) — as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
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