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.
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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Filmography (Movies)
Mifune: The Last Samurai
Character:Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
Release Date:02/12/2016
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:04/02/2012
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
Character:Self
Release Date:25/10/2002
Picture Bride
Character:The Benshi
Release Date:05/05/1995
Deep River
Character:Tsukada
Release Date:01/04/1995
Shadow of the Wolf
Character:Kroomak
Release Date:05/03/1992
Journey of Honor
Character:Ieyasu Tokugawa
Release Date:27/04/1991
Strawberry Road
Character:Taoka
Release Date:27/04/1991
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode
Character:Nagao Tamekage
Release Date:20/04/1990
Death of a Tea Master
Character:Rikyu Sen-no
Release Date:07/10/1989
cf Girl
Character:Shūichirō Hase
Release Date:07/10/1989
The Demon Comes in Spring
Character:Kukkune no jî
Release Date:15/04/1989
Princess from the Moon
Character:Taketori-no-Miyatsuko
Release Date:26/09/1987
The Retired Samurai
Character:Hikozaemon Ōkubo
Release Date:10/09/1987
Tora-san Goes North
Character:Junkichi Ueno
Release Date:15/08/1987
The Shatterer
Character:Murai
Release Date:13/06/1987
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
Character:Kyūbei Matsufuji
Release Date:15/01/1986
No More God, No More Love
Character:Kōzō Kanzaki
Release Date:23/03/1985
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel
Character:Fisherman
Release Date:28/04/1984
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire
Character:Shūsai Kondō
Release Date:02/04/1984
Secret of the Forbidden Valley
Character:
Release Date:10/11/1983
The Women of Osaka Castle
Character:Tokugawa Ieyasu
Release Date:03/11/1983
Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass
Character:Sûrônin Hinoki Sajûrô
Release Date:05/08/1983
Battle Anthem
Character:Admiral Heihachiro Togo
Release Date:04/06/1983
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
Character:Sûrônin Rakuyôjûrô
Release Date:08/04/1983
Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell
Character:Sanjuro Hinoki
Release Date:18/02/1983
Theater Of Life
Character:Hyōtarō Aonari
Release Date:29/01/1983
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood
Character:Sanjuro Hinoki
Release Date:29/10/1982
Domineering
Character:Masao Tadokoro
Release Date:29/10/1982
The Challenge
Character:Toru Yoshida
Release Date:23/07/1982
The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn
Character:
Release Date:07/05/1982
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
Character:Tamon Umei
Release Date:26/02/1982
Lowly Ronin
Character:Sanjuro Hinoki
Release Date:30/10/1981
The Bushido Blade
Character:Shogun's Commander
Release Date:19/06/1981
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1
Character:Tamon Umei
Release Date:15/05/1981
Inchon
Character:Saito-San
Release Date:04/05/1981
Port Arthur
Character:Emperor Meiji
Release Date:02/08/1980
1941
Character:Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
Release Date:14/12/1979
Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police
Character:Sadanobu Matsudaira
Release Date:01/12/1979
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Character:Kindaichi of 11th Generation in "The Woman in the Eye"
Release Date:14/07/1979
Winter Kills
Character:Keith
Release Date:11/05/1979
Lord Mito
Character:Sakuzaemon Okumura
Release Date:23/12/1978
The Fall of Ako Castle
Character:Tsuchiya Michinao
Release Date:28/10/1978
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
Character:Kosuke Oishi
Release Date:09/09/1978
Love and Faith
Character:Taiko Hideyoshi
Release Date:03/06/1978
Shag
Character:Captain Takeo Murata
Release Date:31/03/1978
Shogun's Samurai
Character:Yoshinao Tokugawa
Release Date:21/01/1978
Japanese Godfather: Ambition
Character:Kosuke Oishi
Release Date:29/10/1977
Proof of the Man
Character:Yohei Kori
Release Date:08/10/1977
Midway
Character:Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Release Date:18/06/1976
Paper Tiger
Character:Ambassador Kagoyama
Release Date:05/11/1975
Red Sun
Character:Kuroda Jubei
Release Date:15/09/1971
The Militarists
Character:Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto
Release Date:11/09/1970
The Walking Major
Character:Kinugasa Tadao
Release Date:06/06/1970
Incident at Blood Pass
Character:Yojimbo
Release Date:21/04/1970
The Ambitious
Character:Shojiro Goto
Release Date:14/02/1970
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Character:Yojimbo/Sasa
Release Date:15/01/1970
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
Character:Isami Kondo
Release Date:05/12/1969
Red Lion
Character:Gonzo
Release Date:10/10/1969
Battle of the Japan Sea
Character:Admiral Heihachiro Togo
Release Date:01/08/1969
Safari 5000
Character:Yūichirō Takase
Release Date:19/07/1969
Samurai Banners
Character:Kansuke Yamamoto
Release Date:01/03/1969
Hell in the Pacific
Character:Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda
Release Date:19/12/1968
The Day the Sun Rose
Character:Kumaza
Release Date:23/11/1968
Admiral Yamamoto
Character:Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Release Date:14/08/1968
The Sands of Kurobe
Character:Kitagawa
Release Date:01/03/1968
Japan's Longest Day
Character:War Minister General Korechika Anami
Release Date:03/08/1967
Samurai Rebellion
Character:Isaburo Sasahara
Release Date:27/05/1967
Grand Prix
Character:Izō Yamura
Release Date:21/12/1966
Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions
Character:Self
Release Date:21/12/1966
The Mad Atlantic
Character:Heihachirô Murakami
Release Date:13/07/1966
Adventure in Kigan Castle
Character:Osami
Release Date:28/04/1966
The Sword of Doom
Character:Toranosuke Shimada
Release Date:25/02/1966
Rise Against the Sword
Character:Abare Gōemon
Release Date:15/01/1966
Fort Graveyard
Character:Sergeant Kosugi
Release Date:18/09/1965
The Retreat from Kiska
Character:Omura
Release Date:04/07/1965
Sanshiro Sugata
Character:Shogoro Yano
Release Date:29/05/1965
Red Beard
Character:Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
Release Date:04/03/1965
Samurai Assassin
Character:Tsuruchiyo Niiro
Release Date:03/01/1965
Whirlwind
Character:Lord Akashi
Release Date:03/01/1964
Samurai Pirate
Character:Sukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]
Release Date:26/10/1963
Legacy of the 500,000
Character:Takeichi Matsuo
Release Date:18/04/1963
High and Low
Character:Kingo Gondo
Release Date:01/03/1963
Attack Squadron
Character:Lt. Colonel Senda
Release Date:03/01/1963
Chûshingura
Character:Genba Tawaraboshi
Release Date:03/11/1962
Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong
Character:Zhang Zhizhang
Release Date:01/06/1962
Home-Brewed Tatsu
Character:Tatsu
Release Date:29/04/1962
Sanjuro
Character:Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
Release Date:01/01/1962
The Important Man
Character:Ánimas Trujano
Release Date:03/11/1961
The Youth and His Amulet
Character:Fudo-Myo (Immovable Bright King)
Release Date:17/09/1961
Yojimbo
Character:Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
Release Date:25/04/1961
The Masterless 47 – Part II
Character:
Release Date:25/02/1961
Daredevil in the Castle
Character:Mohei
Release Date:03/01/1961
The Masterless 47
Character:Kazuo Momoi
Release Date:25/12/1960
The Bad Sleep Well
Character:Kôichi Nishi
Release Date:19/09/1960
Man Against Man
Character:Kaji
Release Date:14/08/1960
The Storm of the Pacific
Character:Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi
Release Date:26/04/1960
The Gambling Samurai
Character:Kunisada Chuji
Release Date:28/03/1960
The Last Gunfight
Character:Detective Saburo Fujioka
Release Date:03/01/1960
The Three Treasures
Character:Prince Yamato Takeru
Release Date:01/11/1959
Desperado Outpost
Character:Battalion Commander
Release Date:06/10/1959
Saga of the Vagabonds
Character:Rokuro Kai
Release Date:09/08/1959
Samurai Saga
Character:Heihachiro Komaki
Release Date:28/04/1959
The Big Boss
Character:Kashimura
Release Date:15/01/1959
The Hidden Fortress
Character:General Rokurota Makabe
Release Date:28/12/1958
Theater of Life
Character:
Release Date:23/11/1958
All About Marriage
Character:Acting teacher
Release Date:26/05/1958
Yaji and Kita on the Road
Character:Toshinoshin Taya
Release Date:29/04/1958
The Rickshaw Man
Character:Matsugorō Tomishima
Release Date:21/04/1958
Holiday in Tokyo
Character:Tenkai's nephew Jirō
Release Date:15/04/1958
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
Character:Tasaburo
Release Date:03/01/1958
Down Town
Character:Yoshio Tsuruishi
Release Date:29/10/1957
The Lower Depths
Character:Sutekichi the Thief
Release Date:01/10/1957
A Dangerous Hero
Character:Kawada
Release Date:30/07/1957
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
Character:Tasaburō Kasumi
Release Date:14/04/1957
Good Luck to These Two
Character:Toshio Maruyama
Release Date:19/02/1957
A Man in the Storm
Character:Saburō Watari
Release Date:05/02/1957
Throne of Blood
Character:Taketoki Washizu
Release Date:15/01/1957
Rebels on the High Sea
Character:Matsuo Tokuzō
Release Date:08/08/1956
Scoundrel
Character:Kanji
Release Date:10/05/1956
A Wife's Heart
Character:Kenkichi
Release Date:03/05/1956
Settlement of Love
Character:Shuntarō Ōhira
Release Date:28/03/1956
The Underworld
Character:Chief Inspector Kumada
Release Date:26/02/1956
Rainy Night Duel
Character:Masahiko Koseki
Release Date:29/01/1956
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Character:Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Release Date:03/01/1956
I Live in Fear
Character:Kiichi Nakajima
Release Date:22/11/1955
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Character:Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Release Date:12/07/1955
No Time for Tears
Character:Mitsuo Yano
Release Date:10/05/1955
All is Well 2
Character:Daikichi Risshun
Release Date:20/02/1955
All is Well
Character:Daikichi Risshun
Release Date:29/01/1955
A Man Among Men
Character:"Buick" Maki
Release Date:03/01/1955
The Black Fury
Character:Eiichi Tsuda
Release Date:30/11/1954
The Surf
Character:Skipper of the Utashima-maru
Release Date:20/10/1954
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
Character:Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Release Date:25/09/1954
Seven Samurai
Character:Kikuchiyo
Release Date:26/04/1954
The Eagle of the Pacific
Character:1st Lieutenant Tomonaga
Release Date:21/10/1953
Sunflower Girl
Character:Ippei Hitachi
Release Date:26/03/1953
The Last Embrace
Character:Shinkichi / Hayakawa
Release Date:11/03/1953
My Wonderful Yellow Car
Character:Matsumura
Release Date:15/01/1953
The Man Who Came to Port
Character:Gorō Niinuma
Release Date:27/11/1952
Swift Current
Character:Shunsuke Kosugi
Release Date:23/10/1952
Tokyo Sweetheart
Character:Kurokawa
Release Date:15/07/1952
Sword for Hire
Character:Sasa Hayatenosuke
Release Date:22/05/1952
Kin no tamago: Golden Girl
Character:
Release Date:14/05/1952
The Life of Oharu
Character:Katsunosuke
Release Date:17/04/1952
Foghorn
Character:Chiyokichi
Release Date:03/03/1952
Vendetta of a Samurai
Character:Mataemon Araki
Release Date:03/01/1952
Who Knows a Woman's Heart
Character:Mizuno
Release Date:21/12/1951
The Life of a Horse Trader
Character:Yonetaro Katayama
Release Date:07/12/1951
Sasaki Kojiro
Character:Miyamoto Musashi
Release Date:26/10/1951
Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre
Character:Kenji Kawakami
Release Date:03/08/1951
Pirates
Character:Tora
Release Date:13/07/1951
The Idiot
Character:Denkichi Akama
Release Date:23/05/1951
Elegy
Character:Prosecutor Daisuke Toki
Release Date:22/02/1951
Beyond Love and Hate
Character:Gorō Sakata
Release Date:11/01/1951
Rashomon
Character:Tajômaru
Release Date:26/08/1950
Wedding Ring
Character:Takeshi Ema
Release Date:01/07/1950
Scandal
Character:Ichirô Aoye
Release Date:26/04/1950
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka
Character:Teisaku Nagasawa
Release Date:22/01/1950
Escape from Prison
Character:Shinkichi
Release Date:04/01/1950
Stray Dog
Character:Det. Murakami
Release Date:17/10/1949
Jakoman and Tetsu
Character:Tetsu
Release Date:11/07/1949
The Quiet Duel
Character:Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki
Release Date:19/03/1949
Drunken Angel
Character:Matsunaga
Release Date:27/04/1948
These Foolish Times
Character:Genzaburo Onō, Gang Boss
Release Date:12/10/1947
Snow Trail
Character:Eijima
Release Date:05/08/1947
Television Appearances
Burning Mountain River
Character:Otsuichi Amo
Tuesday Suspense Theater
Character:
Sekigahara
Character:Sakon Shima
Shōgun
Character:Lord Yoshi Toranaga
The 47 Ronins of Ako
Character:Tachibana Sakon
Falcons of Edo
Character:Kanbei Uchiyama
Ronin in a Lawless Town
Character:Mr. Danna
Ronin of the Wastelands
Character:Kujuro Toge
V.I.P. Schaukel
Character:Self
Epic Chushingura
Character:Oishi Kuranosuke
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