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Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

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.

Personal information

Birthday

1920-04-02

Birth Place

Qingdao, China

Movies and TV shows :

1941

1941

1979

5.8

Movie
47 Ronin

47 Ronin

1962

7.3

Movie
A Dangerous Hero

A Dangerous Hero

1957

0.0

Movie
A Holiday in Tokyo

A Holiday in Tokyo

1958

0.0

Movie
A Man Among Men

A Man Among Men

1955

0.0

Movie
A Man in the Storm

A Man in the Storm

1957

0.0

Movie
A Wife's Heart

A Wife's Heart

1956

6.8

Movie
Admiral Yamamoto

Admiral Yamamoto

1968

8.3

Movie
Adventure in Kigan Castle

Adventure in Kigan Castle

1966

5.7

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

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

2002

8.0

Movie
All About Marriage

All About Marriage

1958

0.0

Movie
All is Well

All is Well

1955

0.0

Movie
All is Well 2

All is Well 2

1955

0.0

Movie
Attack Squadron

Attack Squadron

1963

6.0

Movie
Battle Anthem

Battle Anthem

1983

7.0

Movie
Battle of the Japan Sea

Battle of the Japan Sea

1969

6.0

Movie
Beyond Love and Hate

Beyond Love and Hate

1951

0.0

Movie
poster

Burning Mountain River

1984

0.0

TV
cf Girl

cf Girl

1989

7.0

Movie
Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity

Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity

2020

7.9

Movie
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka

Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka

1950

6.4

Movie
Daredevil in the Castle

Daredevil in the Castle

1961

7.4

Movie
Death of a Tea Master

Death of a Tea Master

1989

5.3

Movie
Deep River

Deep River

1995

7.2

Movie
Desperado Outpost

Desperado Outpost

1959

6.1

Movie
Doburoku no Tatsu

Doburoku no Tatsu

1962

0.0

Movie
Domineering

Domineering

1982

5.0

Movie
Down Town

Down Town

1957

0.0

Movie
Drunken Angel

Drunken Angel

1948

7.6

Movie
Elegy

Elegy

1951

0.0

Movie
poster

Epic Chushingura

1971

0.0

TV
Escape from Prison

Escape from Prison

1950

0.0

Movie
poster

Falcons of Edo

1978

0.0

TV
Foghorn

Foghorn

1952

0.0

Movie
Fort Graveyard

Fort Graveyard

1965

6.7

Movie
Good Luck to These Two

Good Luck to These Two

1957

6.0

Movie
Grand Prix

Grand Prix

1966

7.3

Movie
Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

1966

0.0

Movie
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode

Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode

1990

10.0

Movie
Hell in the Pacific

Hell in the Pacific

1968

6.9

Movie
High and Low

High and Low

1963

8.3

Movie
I Live in Fear

I Live in Fear

1955

7.3

Movie
Inchon

Inchon

1981

3.8

Movie
Incident at Blood Pass

Incident at Blood Pass

1970

6.8

Movie
Jakoman and Tetsu

Jakoman and Tetsu

1949

0.0

Movie
Japan's Longest Day

Japan's Longest Day

1967

7.1

Movie
Japanese Godfather: Ambition

Japanese Godfather: Ambition

1977

8.8

Movie
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion

Japanese Godfather: Conclusion

1978

7.0

Movie
Journey of Honor

Journey of Honor

1991

4.9

Movie
Kin no tamago: Golden Girl

Kin no tamago: Golden Girl

1952

0.0

Movie
Kurosawa

Kurosawa

2000

6.7

Movie
Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman

Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman

1998

0.0

Movie
Legacy of the 500,000

Legacy of the 500,000

1963

7.1

Movie
Lord Mito

Lord Mito

1978

9.5

Movie
Love and Faith

Love and Faith

1978

6.3

Movie
Lowly Ronin

Lowly Ronin

1981

0.0

Movie
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood

Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood

1982

0.0

Movie
Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell

Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell

1983

0.0

Movie
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl

Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl

1983

0.0

Movie
Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass

Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass

1983

0.0

Movie
Man Against Man

Man Against Man

1960

0.0

Movie
Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre

Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre

1951

0.0

Movie
Midway

Midway

1976

6.6

Movie
Mifune: The Last Samurai

Mifune: The Last Samurai

2016

7.1

Movie
My Wonderful Yellow Car

My Wonderful Yellow Car

1953

6.0

Movie
No More God, No More Love

No More God, No More Love

1985

6.0

Movie
No Time for Tears

No Time for Tears

1955

0.0

Movie
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire

Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire

1984

0.0

Movie
Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police

Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police

1979

5.0

Movie
Paper Tiger

Paper Tiger

1975

5.7

Movie
Picture Bride

Picture Bride

1995

6.3

Movie
Pirates

Pirates

1951

0.0

Movie
Port Arthur

Port Arthur

1980

7.6

Movie
Princess from the Moon

Princess from the Moon

1987

6.4

Movie
Proof of the Man

Proof of the Man

1977

7.4

Movie
Rainy Night Duel

Rainy Night Duel

1956

0.0

Movie
Rashomon

Rashomon

1950

8.1

Movie
Rebels on the High Sea

Rebels on the High Sea

1956

0.0

Movie
Red Beard

Red Beard

1965

8.1

Movie
Red Lion

Red Lion

1969

6.4

Movie
Red Sun

Red Sun

1971

6.9

Movie
Rise Against the Sword

Rise Against the Sword

1966

6.5

Movie
poster

Ronin in a Lawless Town

1976

0.0

TV
poster

Ronin of the Wastelands

1972

0.0

TV
Safari 5000

Safari 5000

1969

7.3

Movie
Saga of the Vagabonds

Saga of the Vagabonds

1959

6.3

Movie
Samurai Assassin

Samurai Assassin

1965

7.3

Movie
Samurai Banners

Samurai Banners

1969

7.4

Movie
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

1954

7.2

Movie
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

1955

7.2

Movie
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

1956

7.3

Movie
Samurai Pirate

Samurai Pirate

1963

5.5

Movie
Samurai Rebellion

Samurai Rebellion

1967

8.2

Movie
Samurai Saga

Samurai Saga

1959

6.7

Movie
Sanjuro

Sanjuro

1962

7.9

Movie
Sanshiro Sugata

Sanshiro Sugata

1965

7.0

Movie
Sasaki Kojiro

Sasaki Kojiro

1951

5.0

Movie
Scandal

Scandal

1950

6.9

Movie
Scoundrel

Scoundrel

1956

0.0

Movie
Secret of the Forbidden Valley

Secret of the Forbidden Valley

1983

0.0

Movie
poster

Sekigahara

1981

7.0

TV
Settlement of Love

Settlement of Love

1956

0.0

Movie
Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

1954

8.5

Movie
Shadow of the Wolf

Shadow of the Wolf

1992

5.6

Movie
Shag

Shag

1978

7.0

Movie
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor

Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor

1969

6.7

Movie
poster

Shōgun

1980

7.7

TV
Shogun's Samurai

Shogun's Samurai

1978

7.1

Movie
Snow Trail

Snow Trail

1947

7.1

Movie
Strawberry Road

Strawberry Road

1991

10.0

Movie
Stray Dog

Stray Dog

1949

7.5

Movie
Sunflower Girl

Sunflower Girl

1953

0.0

Movie
Swift Current

Swift Current

1952

0.0

Movie
Sword for Hire

Sword for Hire

1952

7.0

Movie
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1

1981

3.5

Movie
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2

1982

0.0

Movie
poster

The 47 Ronins of Ako

1979

0.0

TV
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

1979

6.4

Movie
The Ambitious

The Ambitious

1970

7.0

Movie
The Bad Sleep Well

The Bad Sleep Well

1960

7.7

Movie
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

1986

7.0

Movie
The Big Boss

The Big Boss

1959

6.3

Movie
The Black Fury

The Black Fury

1954

0.0

Movie
The Bushido Blade

The Bushido Blade

1981

5.4

Movie
The Challenge

The Challenge

1982

5.9

Movie
The Day the Sun Rose

The Day the Sun Rose

1968

7.0

Movie
The Demon Comes in Spring

The Demon Comes in Spring

1989

0.0

Movie
The Eagle of the Pacific

The Eagle of the Pacific

1953

7.8

Movie
The Fall of Ako Castle

The Fall of Ako Castle

1978

6.6

Movie
The Gambling Samurai

The Gambling Samurai

1960

6.3

Movie
The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

1958

8.0

Movie
The Idiot

The Idiot

1951

7.0

Movie
The Important Man

The Important Man

1961

7.8

Movie
The Last Embrace

The Last Embrace

1953

0.0

Movie
The Last Gunfight

The Last Gunfight

1960

6.6

Movie
The Life of a Horse Trader

The Life of a Horse Trader

1951

7.0

Movie
The Life of Oharu

The Life of Oharu

1952

7.8

Movie
The Lower Depths

The Lower Depths

1957

7.1

Movie
The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn

The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn

1982

0.0

Movie
The Mad Atlantic

The Mad Atlantic

1966

0.0

Movie
The Making of '1941'

The Making of '1941'

1996

6.6

Movie
The Man Who Came to Port

The Man Who Came to Port

1952

10.0

Movie
The Masterless 47

The Masterless 47

1960

0.0

Movie
The Masterless 47 – Part II

The Masterless 47 – Part II

1961

0.0

Movie
The Militarists

The Militarists

1970

8.0

Movie
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel

The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel

1984

6.0

Movie
The Quiet Duel

The Quiet Duel

1949

7.3

Movie
The Retired Samurai

The Retired Samurai

1987

0.0

Movie
The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska

1965

8.5

Movie
The Rickshaw Man

The Rickshaw Man

1958

7.2

Movie
The Sands of Kurobe

The Sands of Kurobe

1968

6.2

Movie
The Shatterer

The Shatterer

1987

0.0

Movie
The Storm of the Pacific

The Storm of the Pacific

1960

5.6

Movie
The Surf

The Surf

1954

0.0

Movie
The Sword of Doom

The Sword of Doom

1966

7.7

Movie
The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures

1959

5.4

Movie
The Underworld

The Underworld

1956

0.0

Movie
The Walking Major

The Walking Major

1970

2.0

Movie
The Women of Osaka Castle

The Women of Osaka Castle

1983

0.0

Movie
The Youth and His Amulet

The Youth and His Amulet

1961

0.0

Movie
Theater of Life

Theater of Life

1958

0.0

Movie
Theater Of Life

Theater Of Life

1983

0.0

Movie
These Foolish Times

These Foolish Times

1947

0.0

Movie
Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong

Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong

1962

0.0

Movie
Throne of Blood

Throne of Blood

1957

7.9

Movie
Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart

1952

7.0

Movie
Tora-san Goes North

Tora-san Goes North

1987

8.7

Movie
poster

Tuesday Suspense Theater

1981

0.0

TV
poster

V.I.P. Schaukel

1971

6.0

TV
Vendetta of a Samurai

Vendetta of a Samurai

1952

6.8

Movie
Wedding Ring

Wedding Ring

1950

6.6

Movie
Whirlwind

Whirlwind

1964

6.8

Movie
Who Knows a Woman's Heart

Who Knows a Woman's Heart

1951

0.0

Movie
Winter Kills

Winter Kills

1979

5.8

Movie
Yagyu Secret Scrolls

Yagyu Secret Scrolls

1957

7.0

Movie
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II

Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II

1958

5.3

Movie
Yaji and Kita on the Road

Yaji and Kita on the Road

1958

0.0

Movie
Yojimbo

Yojimbo

1961

8.1

Movie
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

1970

6.7

Movie