Toshirō Mifune

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

176

Gender

Male

Birthday

1920-04-01

Day of death

1997-12-24 (77 years old)

Place of Birth

Qingdao, China

Toshirō Mifune

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.

Known For

  • Seven Samurai

    Seven Samurai

  • The Last Embrace

    The Last Embrace

  • The Shatterer

    The Shatterer

  • Lowly Ronin

    Lowly Ronin

  • Shōgun

    Shōgun

  • Picture Bride

    Picture Bride

  • The Important Man

    The Important Man

  • 1941

    1941

  • Rashomon

    Rashomon

  • High and Low

    High and Low

  • V.I.P. Schaukel

    V.I.P. Schaukel

  • The Challenge

    The Challenge

  • Burning Mountain River

    Burning Mountain River

  • Yojimbo

    Yojimbo

  • Midway

    Midway

  • Inchon

    Inchon

  • Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2

    Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2

  • Throne of Blood

    Throne of Blood

  • Scoundrel

    Scoundrel

  • Epic Chushingura

    Epic Chushingura

  • The Hidden Fortress

    The Hidden Fortress

  • Red Beard

    Red Beard

  • Grand Prix

    Grand Prix

  • Red Sun

    Red Sun

  • Tuesday Suspense Theater

    Tuesday Suspense Theater

  • Ronin of the Wastelands

    Ronin of the Wastelands

  • The 47 Ronins of Ako

    The 47 Ronins of Ako

  • The Day the Sun Rose

    The Day the Sun Rose

  • Rise Against the Sword

    Rise Against the Sword

  • Who Knows a Woman's Heart

    Who Knows a Woman's Heart

  • The Bad Sleep Well

    The Bad Sleep Well

  • Samurai Rebellion

    Samurai Rebellion

  • Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

    Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

  • Sanjuro

    Sanjuro

  • Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1

    Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1

  • Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

    Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

  • The Sword of Doom

    The Sword of Doom

  • Drunken Angel

    Drunken Angel

  • Japan's Longest Day

    Japan's Longest Day

  • The Underworld

    The Underworld

  • Falcons of Edo

    Falcons of Edo

  • Stray Dog

    Stray Dog

  • Domineering

    Domineering

  • Chûshingura

    Chûshingura

  • The Life of Oharu

    The Life of Oharu

  • The Militarists

    The Militarists

  • The Lower Depths

    The Lower Depths

  • Shogun's Samurai

    Shogun's Samurai

  • Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

    Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

  • Samurai Saga

    Samurai Saga

  • The Idiot

    The Idiot

  • Admiral Yamamoto

    Admiral Yamamoto

  • I Live in Fear

    I Live in Fear

  • The Storm of the Pacific

    The Storm of the Pacific

  • Sekigahara

    Sekigahara

  • Princess from the Moon

    Princess from the Moon

  • Shadow of the Wolf

    Shadow of the Wolf

  • Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

    Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

  • Theater Of Life

    Theater Of Life

  • Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

    Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

  • Japanese Godfather: Conclusion

    Japanese Godfather: Conclusion

  • Proof of the Man

    Proof of the Man

  • Battle Anthem

    Battle Anthem

  • Mifune: The Last Samurai

    Mifune: The Last Samurai

  • Scandal

    Scandal

  • Samurai Assassin

    Samurai Assassin

  • Samurai Banners

    Samurai Banners

  • Hell in the Pacific

    Hell in the Pacific

  • The Fall of Ako Castle

    The Fall of Ako Castle

  • Legacy of the 500,000

    Legacy of the 500,000

  • The Masterless 47

    The Masterless 47

  • The Quiet Duel

    The Quiet Duel

  • Port Arthur

    Port Arthur

  • The Retreat from Kiska

    The Retreat from Kiska

  • Daredevil in the Castle

    Daredevil in the Castle

  • The Bushido Blade

    The Bushido Blade

  • Red Lion

    Red Lion

  • Death of a Tea Master

    Death of a Tea Master

  • Attack Squadron

    Attack Squadron

  • Down Town

    Down Town

  • Incident at Blood Pass

    Incident at Blood Pass

  • The Rickshaw Man

    The Rickshaw Man

  • The Sands of Kurobe

    The Sands of Kurobe

  • Snow Trail

    Snow Trail

  • Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor

    Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor

  • Battle of the Japan Sea

    Battle of the Japan Sea

  • Winter Kills

    Winter Kills

  • Samurai Pirate

    Samurai Pirate

  • The Last Gunfight

    The Last Gunfight

  • Shag

    Shag

  • Vendetta of a Samurai

    Vendetta of a Samurai

  • The Masterless 47 – Part II

    The Masterless 47 – Part II

  • Kin no tamago: Golden Girl

    Kin no tamago: Golden Girl

  • Desperado Outpost

    Desperado Outpost

  • The Three Treasures

    The Three Treasures

  • The Eagle of the Pacific

    The Eagle of the Pacific

  • Adventure in Kigan Castle

    Adventure in Kigan Castle

  • The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

    The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

  • A Wife's Heart

    A Wife's Heart

  • Deep River

    Deep River

  • A Man in the Storm

    A Man in the Storm

  • Sword for Hire

    Sword for Hire

  • All About Marriage

    All About Marriage

  • Fort Graveyard

    Fort Graveyard

  • Yagyu Secret Scrolls

    Yagyu Secret Scrolls

  • Safari 5000

    Safari 5000

  • Love and Faith

    Love and Faith

  • Japanese Godfather: Ambition

    Japanese Godfather: Ambition

  • The Mad Atlantic

    The Mad Atlantic

  • Holiday in Tokyo

    Holiday in Tokyo

  • Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka

    Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka

  • Tora-san Goes North

    Tora-san Goes North

  • Sanshiro Sugata

    Sanshiro Sugata

  • The Gambling Samurai

    The Gambling Samurai

  • Whirlwind

    Whirlwind

  • Elegy

    Elegy

  • Man Against Man

    Man Against Man

  • Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II

    Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II

  • Ronin in a Lawless Town

    Ronin in a Lawless Town

  • Yaji and Kita on the Road

    Yaji and Kita on the Road

  • The Life of a Horse Trader

    The Life of a Horse Trader

  • Sasaki Kojiro

    Sasaki Kojiro

  • The Walking Major

    The Walking Major

  • No Time for Tears

    No Time for Tears

  • Good Luck to These Two

    Good Luck to These Two

  • Beyond Love and Hate

    Beyond Love and Hate

  • Strawberry Road

    Strawberry Road

  • The Youth and His Amulet

    The Youth and His Amulet

  • Home-Brewed Tatsu

    Home-Brewed Tatsu

  • Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong

    Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong

  • Journey of Honor

    Journey of Honor

  • Tokyo Sweetheart

    Tokyo Sweetheart

  • All is Well

    All is Well

  • The Ambitious

    The Ambitious

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

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

  • Secret of the Forbidden Valley

    Secret of the Forbidden Valley

  • The Surf

    The Surf

  • The Retired Samurai

    The Retired Samurai

  • The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel

    The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel

  • No More God, No More Love

    No More God, No More Love

  • The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

    The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

  • Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode

    Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode

  • Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood

    Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood

  • The Women of Osaka Castle

    The Women of Osaka Castle

  • Paper Tiger

    Paper Tiger

  • Settlement of Love

    Settlement of Love

  • A Man Among Men

    A Man Among Men

  • These Foolish Times

    These Foolish Times

  • All is Well 2

    All is Well 2

  • Sunflower Girl

    Sunflower Girl

  • Jakoman and Tetsu

    Jakoman and Tetsu

  • My Wonderful Yellow Car

    My Wonderful Yellow Car

  • Lord Mito

    Lord Mito

  • Pirates

    Pirates

  • The Big Boss

    The Big Boss

  • A Dangerous Hero

    A Dangerous Hero

  • cf Girl

    cf Girl

  • Rebels on the High Sea

    Rebels on the High Sea

  • Escape from Prison

    Escape from Prison

  • The Man Who Came to Port

    The Man Who Came to Port

  • Rainy Night Duel

    Rainy Night Duel

  • Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre

    Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre

  • Swift Current

    Swift Current

  • Wedding Ring

    Wedding Ring

  • The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn

    The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn

  • The Black Fury

    The Black Fury

  • Saga of the Vagabonds

    Saga of the Vagabonds

  • Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire

    Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire

  • Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl

    Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl

  • Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

    Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

  • Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell

    Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell

  • The Demon Comes in Spring

    The Demon Comes in Spring

  • Theater of Life

    Theater of Life

  • Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police

    Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police

  • Foghorn

    Foghorn

  • Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass

    Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass