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Toshir Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Actor

Toshirō Mifune was a Japanese actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Japanese cinema. He was born on April 1, 1920, 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. Toshirō Mifune's talent and impact continue to be celebrated, and his work remains influential in the world of cinema.

Born: April 2, 1920 in Qingdao, China

Died: December 24, 1997 (Age 77)

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Toshirō Mifune  Movies & TV Credits

Title Rating Job Role(s) Year
Movie
5.7
ActorCmdr. Akiro Mitamura1979
Movie
6.4
ActorEmperor Meiji1980
Movie
7.2
ActorKenkichi1956
Movie
7
ActorTsuchiya Michinao1978
Movie
6.3
ActorMataemon Araki1952
Movie
6.3
ActorLt. Colonel Senda1963
Movie
5.8
ActorShojiro Goto1970
Movie
6.2
ActorAdmiral Heihachiro Togo1969
Movie
7.5
ActorGenba Tawaraboshi1962
Movie
6.5
ActorTeisaku Nagasawa1950
Movie
6.1
ActorMohei1961
Movie
6.7
ActorRikyu Sen-no1989
Movie
7.4
ActorTsukada1995
Movie
6.6
ActorBattalion Commander1959
Movie
7.8
ActorMatsunaga1948
Movie
7.2
ActorSergeant Kosugi1965
Movie
7.4
ActorIzo Yamura1966
Movie
6.1
ActorAdmiral Tamon Yamaguchi1960
Movie
7.4
ActorCaptain Tsuruhiko Kuroda1968
Movie
8.6
ActorKingo Gondo1963
Movie
7.4
ActorKiichi Nakajima1955
Movie
2.6
ActorSaito-San1982
Movie
7.5
ActorWar Minister General Korechika Anami1967
Movie
5.1
ActorLord Ieyasu1991
Movie
8.7
ActorKikuchiyo1954
Movie
8.3
ActorTajômaru1950
Movie
8.4
ActorSanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai1961
Movie
8.1
ActorTaketori Washizu1957
Movie
8.2
ActorGeneral Rokurota Makabe1958
Movie
8.2
ActorSanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin1962
Movie
6.9
ActorAdmiral Isoroku Yamamoto1976
Movie
8.4
ActorDr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")1965
Movie
7.7
ActorDet. Murakami1949
Movie
8.1
ActorKôichi Nishi1960
Movie
8.4
ActorIsaburo Sasahara1967
Movie
8
ActorToranosuke Shimada1966
Movie
7.6
ActorMusashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo1954
Movie
6.7
ActorKuroda Jubei1971
Movie
8
ActorKatsunosuke1952
Movie
7.5
ActorMusashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo1955
Movie
7.4
ActorMusashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo1956
Movie
7.3
ActorSutekichi the Thief1957
Movie
7.1
ActorDenkichi Akama1951
Movie
7.1
ActorIchirô Aoye1950
Movie
7.3
ActorDr. Kyoji Fujisaki1949
Movie
6.9
ActorYojimbo/Sasa1970
Movie
6
ActorKeith1979
Movie
7.2
ActorTsuruchiyo Niiro1965
Movie
6.3
ActorToru Yoshida1982
Movie
7.1
ActorLord of Owari1978
Movie
6.4
ActorThe Benshi1995
Movie
5.6
ActorKroomak1992
Movie
6.9
ActorYojimbo1970
Movie
7.1
ActorSelf - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)2016
Movie
7.4
ActorMatsugoro1958
Movie
6.7
ActorGonzo1969
Movie
6.9
ActorKansuke Yamamoto1969
Movie
5.7
ActorAmbassador Kagoyama1975
Movie
7.3
ActorÁnimas Trujano1961
Movie
6.1
ActorTaketori-no-Miyatsuko1987
Movie
5.1
ActorShogun's Commander1981
Movie
6.7
ActorIsami Kondo1969
Movie
6.7
ActorHeihachiro Komaki1959
Movie
6.4
ActorYohei Kori1977
Movie
7
ActorEijima1947
Movie
6.1
ActorSukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]1963
Movie
6.3
ActorPrince Yamato Takeru1959
Movie
6.6
ActorAdmiral Isoroku Yamamoto1968
Movie
6.2
ActorTasaburo1957
Movie
6.5
ActorAbare Gōemon1966
Movie
6.3
ActorDetective Saburo Fujioka1960
Movie
6.8
ActorSasa Hayatenosuke1952
Movie
6.6
ActorTakeshi Ema1950
Movie
6.3
ActorLord Akashi1964
Movie
6.8
ActorTasaburo1958
Movie
6.5
ActorKitagawa1968
Movie
6.7
ActorJunkichi Ueno1987
Movie
6.9
ActorKashimura1959
Movie
7.4
ActorRokuro Kai1959
Movie
7.5
ActorOmura1965
Movie
7.6
Actor1983
Movie
6
ActorOsami1966
Movie
8
ActorKaji1960
Movie
7.1
ActorMurai1987
Movie
Actor1978
Movie
ActorKosuke Oishi1978
Movie
7.3
ActorSakuzaemon Okumura1978
Movie
7
Actor1986
Movie
5.6
Actor1985
Movie
ActorFisherman1984
Movie
8.1
ActorChiyokichi1952
Movie
5.8
Actor1969
Movie
7.3
ActorKurokawa1952
Movie
7.5
ActorTaiko Hideyoshi1978
Movie
8
Actor1968
Movie
4.5
Actor1956
Movie
7.4
Actor1st Lieutenant Tomonaga1953
Movie
7.1
ActorMiyamoto Musashi1950
Movie
7.3
Actor1955
Movie
7.1
Actor1953
Movie
7.6
Actor1951
Movie
6.2
ActorMasao Tadokoro1982
Movie
6.7
ActorKunisada Chuji1960
Movie
7.8
ActorYonetaro Katayama1951
Movie
6.8
ActorAdmiral Heihachiro Togo1983
Movie
5.7
ActorKindaichi of 11th Generation in "The Woman in the Eye"1979
Movie
6.9
ActorAdm. Isoroku Yamamoto1970
Movie
7.7
ActorFudo-Myo (Immovable Bright King)1961
Movie
6.7
ActorTakeichi Matsuo1963
Movie
6.3
Actor1979
Movie
6.8
ActorTaoka1991
Movie
8
Actor1957
Movie
7.2
Actor1961
Movie
8.6
ActorGoro Niinuma1952
Movie
ActorToshio Maruyama1957
Movie
7
ActorKosuke Oishi1977
Movie
7.7
Actor1956
Movie
7.8
Actor1958
Movie
8.8
Actor1952
Movie
ActorMatsumura1953
Movie
7.5
ActorIppei Hitachi1953
Movie
6.3
ActorMaki1955
Movie
7.2
ActorShogoro Yano1965
Movie
7.2
ActorKinugasa Tadao1970
Movie
8.5
ActorGenzaburo Ohno, Gang Boss1947
Movie
ActorEiichi Tsuda1954
Movie
8.2
ActorTetsu1949
Movie
7.9
ActorMasahiko Koseki1956
Movie
6.8
ActorTora1951
Movie
7.4
ActorMizuno1951
Movie
7
ActorSkipper of the Utashima-maru1954
Movie
6.3
ActorKenji Kawakami1951
Movie
8
ActorDaisuke Toki1951
Movie
7.8
Actor1952
Movie
7.1
ActorSelf (archive footage)2000
Movie
ActorSanjuro Hinoki1983
Movie
ActorSûrônin Hinoki Sajûrô1983
Movie
ActorToshinoshin Taya1958
Movie
7.5
ActorActing teacher1958
Movie
7.7
Actor1958
Movie
8
ActorShinkichi1950
Movie
6.9
Actor1989
Movie
4.9
ActorTatsu1962
Movie
6.3
Actor1989
Movie
6.1
Actor(archive)1996
Movie
6.9
ActorMatsuo Tokuzô1956
Movie
4.1
ActorHeihachirô Murakami1966
Movie
8.3
ActorSaburô Watari1957
Movie
ActorTaichi Daikichi1955
Movie
ActorTaichi Daikichi1955
Movie
8.1
ActorShuntaro Ohira1956
Movie
9.2
Actor1957
Movie
7.6
ActorKazuo Momoi1960
Movie
Actor1987
TV Show
7.9
ActorKanbei Uchiyama
38 Episodes
1978-1978
TV Show
8.8
ActorOishi Kuranosuke
52 Episodes
1971
TV Show
8
ActorKujuro Toge
13 Episodes
1972-1973
TV Show
9.1
ActorMr. Danna
11 Episodes
1976
TV Show
7.4
ActorOtsuichi Amo
51 Episodes
1984-1984
TV Show
7.6
ActorSelf
1 Episode
1971
TV Show
Actor1 Episode1981
Short Film
6.5
ActorSelf1966
Movie
7.5
ActorSûrônin Rakuyôjûrô1983
Movie
ActorSanjuro Hinoki1982
Movie
6.8
Actor1982
Movie
Actor1990
Movie
Actor1982
Movie
7.7
ActorLord Yoshi Toranaga1980
Movie
6.8
ActorSelf (archive footage)2020
Movie
7.7
ActorSelf (archive footage)1998
Movie
Actor1982
Movie
6.8
Actor1981
Movie
Actor1983
Movie
ActorSakon Shima
3 Episodes
1981
Limited Series
7.9
ActorLord Yoshi Toranaga
5 Episodes
1980-1980
Limited Series
8.1
ActorSanjuro Hinoki1981
Movie
7.2
ProductionAssociate Producer1965
Movie
6.9
ProductionProducer1970
Movie
6.7
ProductionProducer1969
Movie
6.9
ProductionProducer1969
Movie
8.4
ProductionProducer1967
Movie
6.7
ProductionProducer1969
Movie
6
ProductionAssociate Producer1966
Movie
ProductionExecutive Producer1978
Movie
6.7
DirectingDirector, Associate Producer1963
Movie
6.3
ProductionAssociate Producer1979
Movie
4.1
ProductionExecutive Producer1966
Movie
ProductionProducer1971
TV Show
8
ProductionAssociate Producer
13 Episodes
1972-1973
Title Rating Job Role(s) Year
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