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  • BIRTH 02/04/1920
  • DEATH 24/12/1997
  • Country China
  • SHOW 1
  • MOVIES 64
  • DIRECTOR 1
  • PRODUCTION 4

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 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.

Toshirō Mifune

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Shogun
Shogun
Lord Yoshi Toranaga

Movies (64)

七人の侍
七人の侍
Kikuchiyo
羅生門
羅生門
Tajômaru
Soleil Rouge
Soleil Rouge
Kuroda Jubei
用心棒
用心棒
Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
1941
1941
Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
野良犬
野良犬
Det. Murakami
隠し砦の三悪人
隠し砦の三悪人
General Rokurota Makabe
悪い奴ほどよく眠る
悪い奴ほどよく眠る
Kôichi Nishi
Midway
Midway
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
蜘蛛巣城
蜘蛛巣城
Taketori Washizu
どん底
どん底
Sutekichi the Thief
酔いどれ天使
酔いどれ天使
Matsunaga
大菩薩峠
大菩薩峠
Toranosuke Shimada
椿三十郎
椿三十郎
Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
Paper Tiger
Paper Tiger
Ambassador Kagoyama
白痴
白痴
Denkichi Akama
赤ひげ
赤ひげ
Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
Hell in the Pacific
Hell in the Pacific
Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda
The Challenge
The Challenge
Toru Yoshida
天国と地獄
天国と地獄
Kingo Gondo
Mifune: The Last Samurai
Mifune: The Last Samurai
Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
西鶴一代女
西鶴一代女
Katsunosuke
醜聞
醜聞
Ichirô Aoye
幕末
幕末
Shojiro Goto
The Challenge
The Challenge
Toru Yoshida
続宮本武蔵 一乗寺の決闘
続宮本武蔵 一乗寺の決闘
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
太平洋の翼
太平洋の翼
Lt. Colonel Senda
Picture Bride
Picture Bride
The Benshi
The Challenge
The Challenge
Toru Yoshida
日本の首領 完結篇
日本の首領 完結篇
Kosuke Oishi
上意討ち 拝領妻始末
上意討ち 拝領妻始末
Isaburo Sasahara
銀嶺の果て
銀嶺の果て
Eijima
Shadow of the Wolf
Shadow of the Wolf
Kroomak
宮本武蔵完結編 決闘巌流島
宮本武蔵完結編 決闘巌流島
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
無法松の一生
無法松の一生
Matsugorō Tomishima
赤穂城断絶
赤穂城断絶
Tsuchiya Michinao
風林火山
風林火山
Kansuke Yamamoto
Kurosawa
Kurosawa
Self (archive footage)
座頭市と用心棒
座頭市と用心棒
Yojimbo/Sasa
Grand Prix
Grand Prix
Izō Yamura
赤毛
赤毛
Gonzo
Charles Bronson, le génie du mâle
Charles Bronson, le génie du mâle
Self (archive footage)
連合艦隊司令長官 山本五十六
連合艦隊司令長官 山本五十六
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
五十万人の遺産
五十万人の遺産
Takeichi Matsuo
静かなる決闘
静かなる決闘
Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki
日本の首領 野望篇
日本の首領 野望篇
Kosuke Oishi
お吟さま
お吟さま
Taiko Hideyoshi
或る剣豪の生涯
或る剣豪の生涯
Heihachiro Komaki
宮本武蔵
宮本武蔵
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
生きものの記録
生きものの記録
Kiichi Nakajima
日本のいちばん長い日
日本のいちばん長い日
War Minister General Korechika Anami
素浪人罷り通る 暁の死闘
素浪人罷り通る 暁の死闘
Sanjuro Hinoki
ハワイ・ミッドウェイ大海空戦 太平洋の嵐
ハワイ・ミッドウェイ大海空戦…
Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi
竹取物語
竹取物語
Taketori-no-Miyatsuko
The Challenge
The Challenge
Toru Yoshida
Tsuruchiyo Niiro
この二人に幸あれ
この二人に幸あれ
Toshio Maruyama
姿三四郎
姿三四郎
Shogoro Yano
待ち伏せ
待ち伏せ
Yojimbo
日本海大海戦 海ゆかば
日本海大海戦 海ゆかば
Admiral Heihachiro Togo
忠臣蔵 花の巻・雪の巻
忠臣蔵 花の巻・雪の巻
Genba Tawaraboshi
隠密同心・大江戸捜査網
隠密同心・大江戸捜査網
Sadanobu Matsudaira
抱擁
抱擁
Shinkichi / Hayakawa
日本誕生
日本誕生
Prince Yamato Takeru

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五十万人の遺産
五十万人の遺産

Production (4)

上意討ち 拝領妻始末
上意討ち 拝領妻始末
赤毛
赤毛
風林火山
風林火山
待ち伏せ
待ち伏せ