Toshirō Mifune

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

175

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

  • Shōgun

    Shōgun

  • Midway

    Midway

  • V.I.P. Schaukel

    V.I.P. Schaukel

  • High and Low

    High and Low

  • Epic Chushingura

    Epic Chushingura

  • Sanjuro

    Sanjuro

  • Rashomon

    Rashomon

  • Red Sun

    Red Sun

  • 1941

    1941

  • The Hidden Fortress

    The Hidden Fortress

  • Throne of Blood

    Throne of Blood

  • Yojimbo

    Yojimbo

  • Drunken Angel

    Drunken Angel

  • Death of a Tea Master

    Death of a Tea Master

  • The Challenge

    The Challenge

  • The Bad Sleep Well

    The Bad Sleep Well

  • The Sword of Doom

    The Sword of Doom

  • Grand Prix

    Grand Prix

  • Red Lion

    Red Lion

  • Shadow of the Wolf

    Shadow of the Wolf

  • Proof of the Man

    Proof of the Man

  • The Demon Comes in Spring

    The Demon Comes in Spring

  • Stray Dog

    Stray Dog

  • The Lower Depths

    The Lower Depths

  • Hell in the Pacific

    Hell in the Pacific

  • The Walking Major

    The Walking Major

  • Admiral Yamamoto

    Admiral Yamamoto

  • The Idiot

    The Idiot

  • The Sands of Kurobe

    The Sands of Kurobe

  • Love and Faith

    Love and Faith

  • Battle Anthem

    Battle Anthem

  • Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

    Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

  • The Quiet Duel

    The Quiet Duel

  • Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

    Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

  • Japanese Godfather: Ambition

    Japanese Godfather: Ambition

  • Deep River

    Deep River

  • Japanese Godfather: Conclusion

    Japanese Godfather: Conclusion

  • Samurai Rebellion

    Samurai Rebellion

  • The Storm of the Pacific

    The Storm of the Pacific

  • Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood

    Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood

  • Whirlwind

    Whirlwind

  • Port Arthur

    Port Arthur

  • Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

    Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

  • The Retired Samurai

    The Retired Samurai

  • Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

    Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

  • Foghorn

    Foghorn

  • Lowly Ronin

    Lowly Ronin

  • Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass

    Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass

  • I Live in Fear

    I Live in Fear

  • Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong

    Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong

  • Red Beard

    Red Beard

  • The Life of Oharu

    The Life of Oharu

  • Domineering

    Domineering

  • The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

    The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

  • Journey of Honor

    Journey of Honor

  • Shogun's Samurai

    Shogun's Samurai

  • The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

    The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

  • Safari 5000

    Safari 5000

  • Snow Trail

    Snow Trail

  • Japan's Longest Day

    Japan's Longest Day

  • Yagyu Secret Scrolls

    Yagyu Secret Scrolls

  • Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl

    Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl

  • Princess from the Moon

    Princess from the Moon

  • Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police

    Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police

  • The Last Embrace

    The Last Embrace

  • The Mad Atlantic

    The Mad Atlantic

  • Theater of Life

    Theater of Life

  • No More God, No More Love

    No More God, No More Love

  • Rebels on the High Sea

    Rebels on the High Sea

  • Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre

    Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre

  • Scoundrel

    Scoundrel

  • Winter Kills

    Winter Kills

  • Saga of the Vagabonds

    Saga of the Vagabonds

  • Down Town

    Down Town

  • Fort Graveyard

    Fort Graveyard

  • Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1

    Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1

  • The Surf

    The Surf

  • Vendetta of a Samurai

    Vendetta of a Samurai

  • Theater Of Life

    Theater Of Life

  • Swift Current

    Swift Current

  • The Three Treasures

    The Three Treasures

  • The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel

    The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel

  • The Ambitious

    The Ambitious

  • Who Knows a Woman's Heart

    Who Knows a Woman's Heart

  • The Women of Osaka Castle

    The Women of Osaka Castle

  • Yaji and Kita on the Road

    Yaji and Kita on the Road

  • Jakoman and Tetsu

    Jakoman and Tetsu

  • Sword for Hire

    Sword for Hire

  • Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire

    Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire

  • The Day the Sun Rose

    The Day the Sun Rose

  • Desperado Outpost

    Desperado Outpost

  • Man Against Man

    Man Against Man

  • Sanshiro Sugata

    Sanshiro Sugata

  • Sasaki Kojiro

    Sasaki Kojiro

  • Tora-san Goes North

    Tora-san Goes North

  • Holiday in Tokyo

    Holiday in Tokyo

  • Incident at Blood Pass

    Incident at Blood Pass

  • Paper Tiger

    Paper Tiger

  • All is Well

    All is Well

  • These Foolish Times

    These Foolish Times

  • Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II

    Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II

  • Scandal

    Scandal

  • Good Luck to These Two

    Good Luck to These Two

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

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

  • Rise Against the Sword

    Rise Against the Sword

  • The Underworld

    The Underworld

  • Legacy of the 500,000

    Legacy of the 500,000

  • Battle of the Japan Sea

    Battle of the Japan Sea

  • Rainy Night Duel

    Rainy Night Duel

  • The 47 Ronins of Ako

    The 47 Ronins of Ako

  • Beyond Love and Hate

    Beyond Love and Hate

  • Chûshingura

    Chûshingura

  • Escape from Prison

    Escape from Prison

  • The Black Fury

    The Black Fury

  • Sunflower Girl

    Sunflower Girl

  • Shag

    Shag

  • Pirates

    Pirates

  • Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka

    Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka

  • A Man Among Men

    A Man Among Men

  • Samurai Pirate

    Samurai Pirate

  • Secret of the Forbidden Valley

    Secret of the Forbidden Valley

  • A Dangerous Hero

    A Dangerous Hero

  • Tokyo Sweetheart

    Tokyo Sweetheart

  • Settlement of Love

    Settlement of Love

  • The Big Boss

    The Big Boss

  • No Time for Tears

    No Time for Tears

  • The Rickshaw Man

    The Rickshaw Man

  • Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor

    Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor

  • Elegy

    Elegy

  • The Masterless 47

    The Masterless 47

  • Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode

    Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode

  • Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

    Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

  • All is Well 2

    All is Well 2

  • The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn

    The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn

  • Attack Squadron

    Attack Squadron

  • My Wonderful Yellow Car

    My Wonderful Yellow Car

  • Samurai Assassin

    Samurai Assassin

  • The Retreat from Kiska

    The Retreat from Kiska

  • The Eagle of the Pacific

    The Eagle of the Pacific

  • All About Marriage

    All About Marriage

  • Samurai Banners

    Samurai Banners

  • Kin no tamago: Golden Girl

    Kin no tamago: Golden Girl

  • The Man Who Came to Port

    The Man Who Came to Port

  • Daredevil in the Castle

    Daredevil in the Castle

  • The Militarists

    The Militarists

  • Home-Brewed Tatsu

    Home-Brewed Tatsu

  • Samurai Saga

    Samurai Saga

  • The Youth and His Amulet

    The Youth and His Amulet

  • The Gambling Samurai

    The Gambling Samurai

  • The Life of a Horse Trader

    The Life of a Horse Trader

  • Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2

    Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2

  • A Wife's Heart

    A Wife's Heart

  • The Last Gunfight

    The Last Gunfight

  • A Man in the Storm

    A Man in the Storm

  • The Masterless 47 – Part II

    The Masterless 47 – Part II

  • Wedding Ring

    Wedding Ring

  • Adventure in Kigan Castle

    Adventure in Kigan Castle

  • Tuesday Suspense Theater

    Tuesday Suspense Theater

  • The Fall of Ako Castle

    The Fall of Ako Castle

  • Burning Mountain River

    Burning Mountain River

  • Lord Mito

    Lord Mito

  • Falcons of Edo

    Falcons of Edo

  • Mifune: The Last Samurai

    Mifune: The Last Samurai

  • Picture Bride

    Picture Bride

  • cf Girl

    cf Girl

  • Ronin of the Wastelands

    Ronin of the Wastelands

  • The Bushido Blade

    The Bushido Blade

  • Sekigahara

    Sekigahara

  • Inchon

    Inchon

  • The Important Man

    The Important Man

  • The Shatterer

    The Shatterer

  • Ronin in a Lawless Town

    Ronin in a Lawless Town

  • Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell

    Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell

  • Strawberry Road

    Strawberry Road