Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Known for

Acting

Born

April 1, 1920

Birthplace

Qingdao, China

Died

December 24, 1997 (aged 77)

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...

Best known work

Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai
1954
Rashomon
Rashomon
1950
Yojimbo
Yojimbo
1961
High and Low
High and Low
1963
Throne of Blood
Throne of Blood
1957
Sanjuro
Sanjuro
1962
The Hidden Fortress
The Hidden Fortress
1958
1941
1941
1979
Red Beard
Red Beard
1965
Stray Dog
Stray Dog
1949

Filmography

  1. 2016

    Mifune: The Last Samurai

    as Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)

  2. 2012

  3. 2002

  4. 1995

    Picture Bride

    as The Benshi

  5. 1995

    Deep River

    as Tsukada

  6. 1992

  7. 1991

    Journey of Honor

    as Ieyasu Tokugawa

  8. 1991

  9. 1990

  10. 1989

    Death of a Tea Master

    as Rikyu Sen-no

  11. 1989

    cf Girl

    as Shūichirō Hase

  12. 1989

    The Demon Comes in Spring

    as Kukkune no jî

  13. 1987

    Princess from the Moon

    as Taketori-no-Miyatsuko

  14. 1987

    The Retired Samurai

    as Hikozaemon Ōkubo

  15. 1987

    Tora-san Goes North

    as Junkichi Ueno

  16. 1987

  17. 1986

  18. 1985

    No More God, No More Love

    as Kōzō Kanzaki

  19. 1984

  20. 1984

  21. 1984

    Burning Mountain RiverTV

    as Otsuichi Amo (51 episodes)

  22. 1983

  23. 1983

    The Women of Osaka Castle

    as Tokugawa Ieyasu

  24. 1983

    Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass

    as Sûrônin Hinoki Sajûrô

  25. 1983

    Battle Anthem

    as Admiral Heihachiro Togo

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