Toshirō Mifune

Acting · 2.2 popularity

Age

106

Movies

167

Born: April 1, 1920 – December 24, 1997
From: Qingdao, China
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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.

Works

167 films

Seven Samurai

19548.4

High and Low

19638.4

Rashomon

19508.0

1941

19795.8

Midway

19766.6

Red Sun

19716.8

Yojimbo

19618.1

Red Beard

19658.2

Throne of Blood

19577.9

The Hidden Fortress

19588.0

Grand Prix

19667.3

Sanjuro

19627.9

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

20127.5

Stray Dog

19497.6

The Last Embrace

195310.0

The Bad Sleep Well

19607.7

Who Knows a Woman's Heart

195110.0

The Man Who Came to Port

195210.0

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

19547.2

Samurai Rebellion

19678.3

The Challenge

19825.9

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

19567.2

Drunken Angel

19487.6

Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl

19838.0

Proof of the Man

19777.8

Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood

19828.0

The Bushido Blade

19815.5

Hell in the Pacific

19687.0

The Sword of Doom

19667.7

Scoundrel

1956

The Idiot

19517.0

The Demon Comes in Spring

198910.0

The Life of Oharu

19527.7

Shadow of the Wolf

19925.8

Japan's Longest Day

19677.3

Battle of the Japan Sea

19696.4

Foghorn

195210.0

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

19706.8

Winter Kills

19795.8

The Quiet Duel

19497.3

Chûshingura

19627.1

Port Arthur

19807.4

Shogun's Samurai

19787.0

Mifune: The Last Samurai

20167.1

Saga of the Vagabonds

19596.8

The Important Man

19617.9

Battle Anthem

19837.7

The Storm of the Pacific

19606.0

Scandal

19506.9

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

19557.2

The Fall of Ako Castle

19786.8

The Lower Depths

19577.0

Samurai Assassin

19657.3

Admiral Yamamoto

19688.5

Theater Of Life

19839.0

Samurai Banners

19697.4

Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II

19585.4

The Three Treasures

19595.5

Inchon

19813.9

Paper Tiger

19756.3

Lowly Ronin

19818.0

I Live in Fear

19557.3

The Day the Sun Rose

19688.0

Sanshiro Sugata

19657.1

The Black Fury

19548.0

Shogun

19804.5

Picture Bride

19956.5

Princess from the Moon

19876.5

Sasaki Kojiro

19516.0

The Gambling Samurai

19606.9

Japanese Godfather: Ambition

19777.7

Tora-san Goes North

19879.0

The Rickshaw Man

19587.2

Tokyo Sweetheart

19528.0

Daredevil in the Castle

19617.5

Attack Squadron

19637.0

Samurai Saga

19596.9

Yagyu Secret Scrolls

19576.5

Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka

19506.9

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

19796.3

Deep River

19957.3

The Sands of Kurobe

19687.0

Samurai Pirate

19635.9

Snow Trail

19477.0

Safari 5000

19697.2

Journey of Honor

19915.1

Death of a Tea Master

19895.6

The Retreat from Kiska

19658.4

Red Lion

19696.5

The Ambitious

19707.3

The Eagle of the Pacific

19537.8

The Big Boss

19596.5

The Militarists

19707.5

All About Marriage

195810.0

Japanese Godfather: Conclusion

19787.3

Adventure in Kigan Castle

19666.2

Desperado Outpost

19596.3

These Foolish Times

194710.0

Domineering

19826.0

The Last Gunfight

19606.2

Legacy of the 500,000

19636.9

The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

19867.0

Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police

19796.0

The Walking Major

19706.0

No Time for Tears

19559.0

Love and Faith

19786.4

Tatsu

19627.0

Holiday in Tokyo

19589.0

Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor

19696.9

Rise Against the Sword

19666.3

The Underworld

19567.0

Incident at Blood Pass

19706.9

Fort Graveyard

19656.1

Sword for Hire

19526.7

No More God, No More Love

19857.0

The Masterless 47 – Part II

19619.0

Kin no tamago: Golden Girl

19529.0

Vendetta of a Samurai

19526.6

Strawberry Road

19919.5

Rainy Night Duel

19568.0

The Surf

19548.0

Downtown

19578.0

cf Girl

19897.0

The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel

19846.7

Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode

199010.0

Lord Mito

19789.8

The Women of Osaka Castle

1983

A Wife's Heart

19566.9

A Man Among Men

19558.0

Elegy

19519.0

Whirlwind

19646.6

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1

19815.8

Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong

19626.5

Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

19668.0

The Mad Atlantic

19669.0

The Life of a Horse Trader

19516.8

Yaji and Kita on the Road

1958

Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre

195110.0

A Dangerous Hero

19579.0

Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire

1984

Man Against Man

19607.0

All is Well

195510.0

Shag

19787.5

A Man in the Storm

19577.0

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2

198210.0

Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass

1983

Good Luck to These Two

19578.0

Sunflower Girl

195310.0

Pirates

195110.0

Beyond Love and Hate

19517.0

Theater of Life

195810.0

The Retired Samurai

1987

Swift Current

19527.0

Settlement of Love

19569.0

The Youth and His Amulet

19619.0

The Masterless 47

196010.0

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'

20028.0

Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell

1983

Escape from Prison

195010.0

All is Well 2

195510.0

Wedding Ring

19506.6

Jakoman and Tetsu

194910.0

My Wonderful Yellow Car

19537.0

Rebels on the High Sea

19569.0

Secret of the Forbidden Valley

19837.0

The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn

19829.0

The Shatterer

198710.0