Toshirō Mifune
Actor, Producer, Director
April 1, 1920 — December 24, 1997 (77 years)
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.
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
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen · as (archive Footage) |
| 2005 | Filmmakers vs. Tycoons · as Cast |
| 1996 | The Making of '1941' · as Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura |
| 1995 | Deep River · as Tsukada |
| 1994 | Picture Bride · as The Benshi |
| 1992 | Shadow of the Wolf · as Kroomak |
| 1991 | Journey of Honor · as Ieyasu Tokugawa |
| 1991 | Strawberry Road · as Taoka |
| 1989 | Death of a Tea Master · as Rikyu Sen-No |
| 1987 | Princess from the Moon · as Taketori-No-Miyatsuko |
| 1987 | Tora-san Goes North · as Junkichi Ueno |
| 1987 | Sicilian Connection · as Murai |
| 1986 | The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai · as Kyūbei Matsufuji |
| 1985 | Seijo densetsu · as Kōzō Kanzaki |
| 1984 | The Miracle of Umitsubame Joe · as Fisherman |
| 1984 | Bye Bye Jupiter · as Musashi Miyamoto |
| 1984 | Burning Mountains and Rivers · as Otsuichi Amo |
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| 1983 | Battle Anthem · as Admiral Heihachiro Togo |
| 1983 | Theater of Life · as Hyōtarō Aonari |
| 1982 | Conquest · as Masao Tadokoro |
| 1982 | The Challenge · as Toru Yoshida |
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| 1981 | The Bushido Blade · as Shogun's Commander |
| 1981 | Inchon · as Saito-San |
| 1980 | Shogun · as Lord Yoshi Toranaga |
| 1980 | Shogun · as Lord Yoshi Toranaga |
| 1980 | The Battle of Port Arthur · as Emperor Meiji |
| 1979 | 1941 · as Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura |
| 1979 | The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi · as Kindaichi Of 11th Generation In "the Woman In The Eye" |
| 1979 | Winter Kills · as Keith |
| 1979 | Akô Rôshi · as Tachibana Sakon |
| 1978 | Tono Eijirô no Mito Kômon · as Sakuzaemon Okumura |
| 1978 | Japanese Godfather: Conclusion · as Kosuke Oishi |
| 1978 | Swords Of Vengeance · as Tsuchiya MichinaoOn Plex |
| 1978 | Love and Faith · as Taiko Hideyoshi |
| 1978 | Yagyu Clan Conspiracy · as Yoshinao Tokugawa |
| 1977 | Japanese Godfather: Ambition · as Kosuke Oishi |
| 1977 | Proof of the Man · as Yohei Kori |
| 1976 | Midway · as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto |
| 1975 | Paper Tiger · as Ambassador Kagoyama |
| 1975 | The New Spartans · as Ww2 Vet |
| 1971 | Red Sun · as Kuroda JubeiOn Plex |
| 1971 | Epic Chushingura · as Oishi Kuranosuke |
| 1970 | The Militarists · as Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto |
| 1970 | Aru heishi no kake · as Kinugasa Tadao |
| 1970 | Incident at Blood Pass · as Yojimbo |
| 1970 | The Ambitious · as Shojiro Goto |
| 1970 | Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo · as Yojimbo/sasa |
| 1969 | Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor · as Isami Kondo |
| 1969 | Red Lion · as Gonzo |
| 1969 | Battle of the Japan Sea · as Admiral Heihachiro Togo |
| 1969 | Safari 5000 · as Yūichirō Takase |
| 1969 | Samurai Banners · as Kansuke Yamamoto |
| 1968 | Hell in the Pacific · as Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda |
| 1968 | Admiral Yamamoto · as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto |
| 1968 | The Sands of Kurobe · as Kitagawa |
| 1967 | Japan's Longest Day · as War Minister General Korechika Anami |
| 1967 | Samurai Rebellion · as Isaburo Sasahara |
| 1966 | Grand Prix · as Izō Yamura |
| 1966 | Adventure in Kigan Castle · as Osami |
| 1966 | The Sword of Doom · as Toranosuke Shimada |
| 1966 | Rise Against the Sword · as Abare Gōemon |
| 1965 | Fort Graveyard · as Sergeant Kosugi |
| 1965 | The Retreat from Kiska · as Omura |
| 1965 | Sanshiro Sugata · as Shogoro Yano |
| 1965 | Red Beard · as Dr. Kyojio Niide ("red Beard") |
| 1965 | Samurai Assassin · as Tsuruchiyo Niiro |
| 1964 | Shikonmado - Dai tatsumaki · as Lord Akashi |
| 1963 | Samurai Pirate · as Sukezaemon Naya, Aka 'luzon' [sinbad, In Us Version] |
| 1963 | 500,000 · as Takeichi Matsuo |
| 1963 | High and Low · as Kingo GondoOn Plex |
| 1963 | Attack Squadron! · as Lt. Colonel Senda |
| 1962 | Chushingura · as Genba Tawaraboshi |
| 1962 | Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong · as Zhang Zhizhang |
| 1962 | Sanjuro · as Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The Ronin |
| 1961 | The Important Man · as Ánimas Trujano |
| 1961 | The Youth and His Amulet · as Fudo-Myo (immovable Bright King) |
| 1961 | Yojimbo · as Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai |
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| 1961 | Daredevil in the Castle · as Mohei |
| 1960 | Sararîman Chûshingura · as Kazuo Momoi |
| 1960 | The Bad Sleep Well · as Kôichi Nishi |
| 1960 | I Bombed Pearl Harbor · as Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi |
| 1960 | The Gambling Samurai · as Kunisada Chuji |
| 1960 | The Last Gunfight · as Detective Saburo Fujioka |
| 1959 | The Three Treasures · as Prince Yamato Takeru |
| 1959 | Dokuritsu gurentai · as Battalion Commander |
| 1959 | Sengoku gunto-den · as Rokuro Kai |
| 1959 | Samurai Saga · as Heihachiro Komaki |
| 1959 | The Big Boss · as Kashimura |
| 1958 | The Hidden Fortress · as General Rokurota MakabeOn Plex |
| 1958 | All About Marriage · as Acting Teacher |
| 1958 | The Rickshaw Man · as Matsugorō Tomishima |
| 1958 | Yagyû bugeichô: Sôryû hiken · as Tasaburo |
| 1957 | The Lower Depths · as Sutekichi The Thief |
| 1957 | Yagyû bugeichô · as Tasaburō Kasumi |
| 1957 | Throne of Blood · as Taketoki WashizuOn Plex |
| 1956 | A Wife's Heart · as Kenkichi |
| 1956 | The Underworld · as Chief Inspector Kumada |
| 1956 | Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island · as Musashi Miyamoto A.k.a. TakezoOn Plex |
| 1955 | I Live in Fear · as Kiichi Nakajima |
| 1955 | Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple · as Musashi Miyamoto A.k.a. Takezo |
| 1954 | Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto · as Musashi Miyamoto A.k.a. Takezo |
| 1954 | Shiosai · as Skipper Of The Utashima-Maru |
| 1954 | Seven Samurai · as KikuchiyoOn Plex |
| 1953 | The Eagle of the Pacific · as 1st Lieutenant Tomonaga |
| 1953 | My Wonderful Yellow Car · as Matsumura |
| 1952 | Tokyo Sweetheart · as Kurokawa |
| 1952 | Sword for Hire · as Sasa Hayatenosuke |
| 1952 | The Life of Oharu · as KatsunosukeOn Plex |
| 1952 | Vendetta of a Samurai · as Mataemon Araki |
| 1951 | The Life of a Horsetrader · as Yonetaro Katayama |
| 1951 | Kanketsu Sasaki Kojirô: Ganryû-jima kettô · as Musashi Miyamoto |
| 1951 | The Idiot · as Denkichi Akama |
| 1951 | Beyond Love and Hate · as Gorō Sakata |
| 1950 | Rashomon · as TajômaruOn Plex |
| 1950 | Wedding Ring · as Takeshi Ema |
| 1950 | Scandal · as Ichirô AoyeOn Plex |
| 1950 | Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka · as Teisaku Nagasawa |
| 1949 | Stray Dog · as Det. MurakamiOn Plex |
| 1949 | Jakoman and Tetsu · as Tetsu |
| 1949 | The Quiet Duel · as Dr. Kyoji FujisakiOn Plex |
| 1948 | Drunken Angel · as MatsunagaOn Plex |
| 1947 | Snow Trail · as Eijima |
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| 1966 | Adventure in Kigan Castle · as Associate Producer |
| 1965 | Fort Graveyard · as Associate Producer |
| 1963 | 500,000 · as Associate Producer |
| 2020 | Les mille et une vies de Yul Brynner · as Self |
| 2020 | Charles Bronson, Hollywood's Lone Wolf · as Self |
| 2015 | Mifune: The Last Samurai · as Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive Footage) |
| 1998 | The 70th Annual Academy Awards · as Self (memorial Tribute) |
| 1995 | Empire of the Censors · as Self |
| 1982 | Cinéma cinémas · as Self |
| 1981 | The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee & Presenter |
| 1977 | On Your Marks, Get Set, Go · as Self |
| 1976 | Tetsuko's Room · as Self - Guest |
| 1975 | Arena (1975) · as Self |
| 1971 | V.I.P.-Schaukel · as Self |
| 1966 | Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions · as Self |
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| 1984 | The Miracle of Umitsubame Joe · as Planning Producer |