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

  • cf Girl

    cf Girl

  • High and Low

    High and Low

  • Shōgun

    Shōgun

  • The Challenge

    The Challenge

  • Rashomon

    Rashomon

  • Yojimbo

    Yojimbo

  • Red Sun

    Red Sun

  • Paper Tiger

    Paper Tiger

  • Midway

    Midway

  • Sanjuro

    Sanjuro

  • Throne of Blood

    Throne of Blood

  • V.I.P. Schaukel

    V.I.P. Schaukel

  • The Hidden Fortress

    The Hidden Fortress

  • Winter Kills

    Winter Kills

  • Red Beard

    Red Beard

  • The Idiot

    The Idiot

  • 1941

    1941

  • Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

    Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

  • Samurai Rebellion

    Samurai Rebellion

  • Burning Mountain River

    Burning Mountain River

  • Chûshingura

    Chûshingura

  • The Life of Oharu

    The Life of Oharu

  • The Sword of Doom

    The Sword of Doom

  • The Bad Sleep Well

    The Bad Sleep Well

  • Scandal

    Scandal

  • Picture Bride

    Picture Bride

  • Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

    Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

  • Princess from the Moon

    Princess from the Moon

  • Proof of the Man

    Proof of the Man

  • The Quiet Duel

    The Quiet Duel

  • Admiral Yamamoto

    Admiral Yamamoto

  • Wedding Ring

    Wedding Ring

  • Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

    Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

  • Samurai Banners

    Samurai Banners

  • The Storm of the Pacific

    The Storm of the Pacific

  • Shadow of the Wolf

    Shadow of the Wolf

  • Death of a Tea Master

    Death of a Tea Master

  • The Shatterer

    The Shatterer

  • Red Lion

    Red Lion

  • Legacy of the 500,000

    Legacy of the 500,000

  • Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

    Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

  • Vendetta of a Samurai

    Vendetta of a Samurai

  • Hell in the Pacific

    Hell in the Pacific

  • The Rickshaw Man

    The Rickshaw Man

  • Fort Graveyard

    Fort Graveyard

  • Safari 5000

    Safari 5000

  • Japan's Longest Day

    Japan's Longest Day

  • The Three Treasures

    The Three Treasures

  • Secret of the Forbidden Valley

    Secret of the Forbidden Valley

  • The Lower Depths

    The Lower Depths

  • Shogun's Samurai

    Shogun's Samurai

  • Snow Trail

    Snow Trail

  • Deep River

    Deep River

  • Sasaki Kojiro

    Sasaki Kojiro

  • The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

    The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

  • The Important Man

    The Important Man

  • The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

    The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

  • Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode

    Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode

  • I Live in Fear

    I Live in Fear

  • Battle of the Japan Sea

    Battle of the Japan Sea

  • Sanshiro Sugata

    Sanshiro Sugata

  • Samurai Assassin

    Samurai Assassin

  • Lord Mito

    Lord Mito

  • Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1

    Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1

  • The Ambitious

    The Ambitious

  • Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor

    Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor

  • Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II

    Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II

  • The Sands of Kurobe

    The Sands of Kurobe

  • Port Arthur

    Port Arthur

  • The Eagle of the Pacific

    The Eagle of the Pacific

  • Inchon

    Inchon

  • The Last Embrace

    The Last Embrace

  • The Man Who Came to Port

    The Man Who Came to Port

  • My Wonderful Yellow Car

    My Wonderful Yellow Car

  • Rise Against the Sword

    Rise Against the Sword

  • Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka

    Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka

  • Battle Anthem

    Battle Anthem

  • Attack Squadron

    Attack Squadron

  • Epic Chushingura

    Epic Chushingura

  • Japanese Godfather: Conclusion

    Japanese Godfather: Conclusion

  • A Wife's Heart

    A Wife's Heart

  • Saga of the Vagabonds

    Saga of the Vagabonds

  • Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

    Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

  • Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre

    Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre

  • Holiday in Tokyo

    Holiday in Tokyo

  • Who Knows a Woman's Heart

    Who Knows a Woman's Heart

  • Settlement of Love

    Settlement of Love

  • Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police

    Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police

  • The Life of a Horse Trader

    The Life of a Horse Trader

  • The Underworld

    The Underworld

  • The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn

    The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn

  • Yagyu Secret Scrolls

    Yagyu Secret Scrolls

  • The Black Fury

    The Black Fury

  • Sunflower Girl

    Sunflower Girl

  • Mifune: The Last Samurai

    Mifune: The Last Samurai

  • The Surf

    The Surf

  • Rainy Night Duel

    Rainy Night Duel

  • All is Well 2

    All is Well 2

  • Yaji and Kita on the Road

    Yaji and Kita on the Road

  • Theater of Life

    Theater of Life

  • The Retired Samurai

    The Retired Samurai

  • Theater Of Life

    Theater Of Life

  • Sword for Hire

    Sword for Hire

  • Daredevil in the Castle

    Daredevil in the Castle

  • The Retreat from Kiska

    The Retreat from Kiska

  • The Fall of Ako Castle

    The Fall of Ako Castle

  • A Man in the Storm

    A Man in the Storm

  • The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel

    The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel

  • Lowly Ronin

    Lowly Ronin

  • The Mad Atlantic

    The Mad Atlantic

  • Samurai Saga

    Samurai Saga

  • Good Luck to These Two

    Good Luck to These Two

  • Kin no tamago: Golden Girl

    Kin no tamago: Golden Girl

  • Swift Current

    Swift Current

  • Tokyo Sweetheart

    Tokyo Sweetheart

  • Japanese Godfather: Ambition

    Japanese Godfather: Ambition

  • These Foolish Times

    These Foolish Times

  • Love and Faith

    Love and Faith

  • The Masterless 47 – Part II

    The Masterless 47 – Part II

  • Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2

    Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2

  • Foghorn

    Foghorn

  • Down Town

    Down Town

  • A Dangerous Hero

    A Dangerous Hero

  • The Youth and His Amulet

    The Youth and His Amulet

  • Man Against Man

    Man Against Man

  • The Day the Sun Rose

    The Day the Sun Rose

  • Escape from Prison

    Escape from Prison

  • Samurai Pirate

    Samurai Pirate

  • Rebels on the High Sea

    Rebels on the High Sea

  • Elegy

    Elegy

  • All is Well

    All is Well

  • No Time for Tears

    No Time for Tears

  • The Gambling Samurai

    The Gambling Samurai

  • Scoundrel

    Scoundrel

  • Desperado Outpost

    Desperado Outpost

  • Domineering

    Domineering

  • Home-Brewed Tatsu

    Home-Brewed Tatsu

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

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

  • The Women of Osaka Castle

    The Women of Osaka Castle

  • Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong

    Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong

  • Pirates

    Pirates

  • Whirlwind

    Whirlwind

  • Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl

    Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl

  • Tora-san Goes North

    Tora-san Goes North

  • The Walking Major

    The Walking Major

  • Journey of Honor

    Journey of Honor

  • Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire

    Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire

  • The Last Gunfight

    The Last Gunfight

  • The Demon Comes in Spring

    The Demon Comes in Spring

  • Jakoman and Tetsu

    Jakoman and Tetsu

  • A Man Among Men

    A Man Among Men

  • All About Marriage

    All About Marriage

  • Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood

    Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood

  • No More God, No More Love

    No More God, No More Love

  • Adventure in Kigan Castle

    Adventure in Kigan Castle

  • Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

    Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

  • Beyond Love and Hate

    Beyond Love and Hate

  • The Militarists

    The Militarists

  • Grand Prix

    Grand Prix

  • Tuesday Suspense Theater

    Tuesday Suspense Theater

  • The Masterless 47

    The Masterless 47

  • Shag

    Shag

  • The Big Boss

    The Big Boss

  • Stray Dog

    Stray Dog

  • The 47 Ronins of Ako

    The 47 Ronins of Ako

  • The Bushido Blade

    The Bushido Blade

  • Falcons of Edo

    Falcons of Edo

  • Drunken Angel

    Drunken Angel

  • Sekigahara

    Sekigahara

  • Ronin of the Wastelands

    Ronin of the Wastelands

  • Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell

    Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell

  • Ronin in a Lawless Town

    Ronin in a Lawless Town

  • Incident at Blood Pass

    Incident at Blood Pass

  • Strawberry Road

    Strawberry Road

  • Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass

    Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass