Toshirō Mifune
Acting
Born April 1, 1920 · 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.
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Acting (166)
Mifune: The Last Samurai
2016
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
2002
Picture Bride
1995
Deep River
1995
Shadow of the Wolf
1992
Journey of Honor
1991
Strawberry Road
1991
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode
1990
Death of a Tea Master
1989
cf Girl
1989
The Demon Comes in Spring
1989
Princess from the Moon
1987
The Retired Samurai
1987
Tora-san Goes North
1987
The Shatterer
1987
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
1986
No More God, No More Love
1985
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel
1984
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire
1984
Secret of the Forbidden Valley
1983
The Women of Osaka Castle
1983
Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass
1983
Battle Anthem
1983
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
1983
Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell
1983
Theater Of Life
1983
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood
1982
Domineering
1982
The Challenge
1982
The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn
1982
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
1982
Lowly Ronin
1981
The Bushido Blade
1981
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1
1981
Inchon
1981
Port Arthur
1980
1941
1979
Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police
1979
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979
Winter Kills
1979
Lord Mito
1978
The Fall of Ako Castle
1978
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
1978
Love and Faith
1978
Shag
1978
Shogun's Samurai
1978
Japanese Godfather: Ambition
1977
Proof of the Man
1977
Midway
1976
Paper Tiger
1975
Red Sun
1971
The Militarists
1970
The Walking Major
1970
Incident at Blood Pass
1970
The Ambitious
1970
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
1970
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
1969
Red Lion
1969
Battle of the Japan Sea
1969
Safari 5000
1969
Samurai Banners
1969
Hell in the Pacific
1968
The Day the Sun Rose
1968
Admiral Yamamoto
1968
The Sands of Kurobe
1968
Japan's Longest Day
1967
Samurai Rebellion
1967
Grand Prix
1966
Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions
1966
The Mad Atlantic
1966
Adventure in Kigan Castle
1966
The Sword of Doom
1966
Rise Against the Sword
1966
Fort Graveyard
1965
The Retreat from Kiska
1965
Sanshiro Sugata
1965
Red Beard
1965
Samurai Assassin
1965
Whirlwind
1964
Samurai Pirate
1963
Legacy of the 500,000
1963
High and Low
1963
Attack Squadron
1963
Chûshingura
1962
Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong
1962
Home-Brewed Tatsu
1962
Sanjuro
1962
The Important Man
1961
The Youth and His Amulet
1961
Yojimbo
1961
The Masterless 47 – Part II
1961
Daredevil in the Castle
1961
The Masterless 47
1960
The Bad Sleep Well
1960
Man Against Man
1960
The Storm of the Pacific
1960
The Gambling Samurai
1960
The Last Gunfight
1960
The Three Treasures
1959
Desperado Outpost
1959
Saga of the Vagabonds
1959
Samurai Saga
1959
The Big Boss
1959
The Hidden Fortress
1958
Theater of Life
1958
All About Marriage
1958
Yaji and Kita on the Road
1958
The Rickshaw Man
1958
Holiday in Tokyo
1958
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
1958
Down Town
1957
The Lower Depths
1957
A Dangerous Hero
1957
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
1957
Good Luck to These Two
1957
A Man in the Storm
1957
Throne of Blood
1957
Rebels on the High Sea
1956
Scoundrel
1956
A Wife's Heart
1956
Settlement of Love
1956
The Underworld
1956
Rainy Night Duel
1956
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956
I Live in Fear
1955
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
1955
No Time for Tears
1955
All is Well 2
1955
All is Well
1955
A Man Among Men
1955
The Black Fury
1954
The Surf
1954
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
1954
Seven Samurai
1954
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
Sunflower Girl
1953
The Last Embrace
1953
My Wonderful Yellow Car
1953
The Man Who Came to Port
1952
Swift Current
1952
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952
Sword for Hire
1952
Kin no tamago: Golden Girl
1952
The Life of Oharu
1952
Foghorn
1952
Vendetta of a Samurai
1952
Who Knows a Woman's Heart
1951
The Life of a Horse Trader
1951
Sasaki Kojiro
1951
Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre
1951
Pirates
1951
The Idiot
1951
Elegy
1951
Beyond Love and Hate
1951
Rashomon
1950
Wedding Ring
1950
Scandal
1950
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka
1950
Escape from Prison
1950
Stray Dog
1949
Jakoman and Tetsu
1949
The Quiet Duel
1949
Drunken Angel
1948
These Foolish Times
1947
Snow Trail
1947