Biography
Toshirō Mifune (April 2, 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.
Filmography
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Movies 170
TV Shows 10
self 6
Producer 1
Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity (2020)
Mifune: The Last Samurai (2016)
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' (2002)
Kurosawa (2000)
Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman (1998)
The Making of '1941' (1996)
Picture Bride (1995)
Deep River (1995)
Shadow of the Wolf (1992)
Strawberry Road (1991)
Journey of Honor (1991)
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode (1990)
Death of a Tea Master (1989)
cf Girl (1989)
The Demon Comes in Spring (1989)
Princess from the Moon (1987)
Shogun's Advisor (1987)
Tora-san Goes North (1987)
The Shatterer (1987)
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai (1986)
No More God, No More Love (1985)
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel (1984)
Burning Mountain River (1984)
Secret of the Forbidden Valley (1983)
Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass (1983)
Battle Anthem (1983)
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl (1983)
Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell (1983)
Theater Of Life (1983)
Domineering (1982)
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood (1982)
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 3 (1982)
The Challenge (1982)
The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn (1982)
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2 (1982)
Lowly Ronin (1981)
Tuesday Suspense Theater (1981)
The Bushido Blade (1981)
Shogun (1981)
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 (1981)
Inchon (1981)
Sekigahara (1981)
Shogun (1980)
Port Arthur (1980)
1941 (1979)
Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police (1979)
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979)
Winter Kills (1979)
The 47 Ronins of Ako (1979)
Lord Mito (1978)
The Fall of Ako Castle (1978)
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion (1978)
Love and Faith (1978)
Dog Whistle (1978)
Shogun's Samurai (1978)
Falcons of Edo (1978)
Japanese Godfather: Ambition (1977)
Proof of the Man (1977)
Midway (1976)
Ronin in a Lawless Town (1976)
Paper Tiger (1975)
Ronin of the Wastelands (1972)
Red Sun (1971)
V.I.P. Schaukel (1971)
Morning for Two (1971)
Epic Chushingura (1971)
The Militarists (1970)
The Walking Major (1970)
Incident at Blood Pass (1970)
The Ambitious (1970)
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970)
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor (1969)
Red Lion (1969)
Battle of the Japan Sea (1969)
Safari 5000 (1969)
Samurai Banners (1969)
Hell in the Pacific (1968)
The Day the Sun Rose (1968)
Admiral Yamamoto (1968)
The Sands of Kurobe (1968)
Japan's Longest Day (1967)
Samurai Rebellion (1967)
Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions (1966)
Grand Prix (1966)
Rise Against the Sword (1966)
The Mad Atlantic (1966)
Adventure in Kigan Castle (1966)
The Sword of Doom (1966)
Fort Graveyard (1965)
The Retreat from Kiska (1965)
Sanshiro Sugata (1965)
Red Beard (1965)
Samurai Assassin (1965)
Whirlwind (1964)
Samurai Pirate (1963)
Legacy of the 500,000 (1963)
High and Low (1963)
Attack Squadron (1963)
47 Ronin (1962)
Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong (1962)
Doburoku no Tatsu (1962)
Sanjuro (1962)
The Important Man (1961)
The Youth and His Amulet (1961)
Yojimbo (1961)
The Masterless 47 – Part II (1961)
Daredevil in the Castle (1961)
The Masterless 47 (1960)
The Bad Sleep Well (1960)
Man Against Man (1960)
The Storm of the Pacific (1960)
The Gambling Samurai (1960)
The Last Gunfight (1960)
The Three Treasures (1959)
Desperado Outpost (1959)
Saga of the Vagabonds (1959)
Samurai Saga (1959)
The Big Boss (1959)
The Hidden Fortress (1958)
Jinsei Gekijo (1958)
All About Marriage (1958)
Yaji and Kita on the Road (1958)
The Rickshaw Man (1958)
A Holiday in Tokyo (1958)
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II (1958)
Down Town (1957)
The Lower Depths (1957)
A Dangerous Hero (1957)
Yagyu Secret Scrolls (1957)
Good Luck to These Two (1957)
A Man in the Storm (1957)
Throne of Blood (1957)
Rebels on the High Sea (1956)
Scoundrel (1956)
A Wife's Heart (1956)
Settlement of Love (1956)
The Underworld (1956)
Rainy Night Duel (1956)
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)
I Live in Fear (1955)
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955)
No Time for Tears (1955)
All is Well 2 (1955)
All is Well (1955)
A Man Among Men (1955)
The Black Fury (1954)
The Surf (1954)
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954)
Seven Samurai (1954)
Eagle of the Pacific (1953)
Sunflower Girl (1953)
The Last Embrace (1953)
My Wonderful Yellow Car (1953)
The Man Who Came to Port (1952)
Swift Current (1952)
Tokyo Sweetheart (1952)
Sword for Hire (1952)
Kin no tamago: Golden girl (1952)
The Life of Oharu (1952)
Foghorn (1952)
Vendetta of a Samurai (1952)
Who Knows a Woman's Heart (1951)
The Life of a Horse Trader (1951)
Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre (1951)
Pirates (1951)
The Idiot (1951)
Elegy (1951)
Beyond Love and Hate (1951)
Sasaki Kojiro (1950)
Rashomon (1950)
Wedding Ring (1950)
Scandal (1950)
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka (1950)
Escape from Prison (1950)
Stray Dog (1949)
Jakoman and Tetsu (1949)
The Quiet Duel (1949)
Drunken Angel (1948)
These Foolish Times (1947)
Snow Trail (1947)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1920-04-02
Deathday1997-12-24 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceTsingtao, China
ChildrenMika Mifune, Shirō Mifune
CitizenshipsJapan
ResidencesJapan, Japan
Also Known AsToshirô Mifune, Toshiroh Mifune, 三船敏郎, Тосиро Мифунэ, Mifune Toshirō, Toshiro Mifune
AwardsChevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Medal with Purple Ribbon, Golden Arrow Award, Volpi Cup for Best Actor, Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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