Toshirō Mifune
Acting
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.
Media of
Toshirō Mifune
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Filmography of
Toshirō Mifune
Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
... 2016
The Benshi
... 1995
Tsukada
... 1995
Kroomak
... 1992
Ieyasu Tokugawa
... 1991
Taoka
... 1991
Nagao Tamekage
... 1990
Rikyu Sen-no
... 1989
Shūichirō Hase
... 1989
Kukkune no jî
... 1989
Taketori-no-Miyatsuko
... 1987
Hikozaemon Ōkubo
... 1987
Junkichi Ueno
... 1987
Murai
... 1987
Kyūbei Matsufuji
... 1986
Kōzō Kanzaki
... 1985
Fisherman
... 1984
Shūsai Kondō
... 1984
... 1983
Tokugawa Ieyasu
... 1983
Sûrônin Hinoki Sajûrô
... 1983
Admiral Heihachiro Togo
... 1983
Sûrônin Rakuyôjûrô
... 1983
Sanjuro Hinoki
... 1983
Hyōtarō Aonari
... 1983
Sanjuro Hinoki
... 1982
Masao Tadokoro
... 1982
Toru Yoshida
... 1982
... 1982
Tamon Umei
... 1982
Sanjuro Hinoki
... 1981
Shogun's Commander
... 1981
Tamon Umei
... 1981
Saito-San
... 1981
Emperor Meiji
... 1980
Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
... 1979
Sadanobu Matsudaira
... 1979
Kindaichi of 11th Generation in "The Woman in the Eye"
... 1979
Keith
... 1979
Sakuzaemon Okumura
... 1978
Tsuchiya Michinao
... 1978
Kosuke Oishi
... 1978
Taiko Hideyoshi
... 1978
Captain Takeo Murata
... 1978
Yoshinao Tokugawa
... 1978
Kosuke Oishi
... 1977
Yohei Kori
... 1977
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
... 1976
Ambassador Kagoyama
... 1975
Kuroda Jubei
... 1971
Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto
... 1970
Kinugasa Tadao
... 1970
Yojimbo
... 1970
Shojiro Goto
... 1970
Yojimbo/Sasa
... 1970
Isami Kondo
... 1969
Gonzo
... 1969
Admiral Heihachiro Togo
... 1969
Yūichirō Takase
... 1969
Kansuke Yamamoto
... 1969
Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda
... 1968
Kumaza
... 1968
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
... 1968
Kitagawa
... 1968
War Minister General Korechika Anami
... 1967
Isaburo Sasahara
... 1967
Izō Yamura
... 1966
... 1966
Abare Gōemon
... 1966
Heihachirô Murakami
... 1966
... 1966
Toranosuke Shimada
... 1966
Sergeant Kosugi
... 1965
Omura
... 1965
Shogoro Yano
... 1965
Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
... 1965
Tsuruchiyo Niiro
... 1965
Lord Akashi
... 1964
Sukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]
... 1963
Takeichi Matsuo
... 1963
Kingo Gondo
... 1963
Lt. Colonel Senda
... 1963
Genba Tawaraboshi
... 1962
Zhang Zhizhang
... 1962
Tatsu
... 1962
Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
... 1962
Ánimas Trujano
... 1961
Fudo-Myo (Immovable Bright King)
... 1961
Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
... 1961
... 1961
Mohei
... 1961
Kazuo Momoi
... 1960
Kôichi Nishi
... 1960
Kaji
... 1960
Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi
... 1960
Kunisada Chuji
... 1960
Detective Saburo Fujioka
... 1960
Prince Yamato Takeru
... 1959
Battalion Commander
... 1959
Rokuro Kai
... 1959
Heihachiro Komaki
... 1959
Kashimura
... 1959
General Rokurota Makabe
... 1958
... 1958
Acting teacher
... 1958
Toshinoshin Taya
... 1958
Matsugorō Tomishima
... 1958
Tenkai's nephew Jirō
... 1958
... 1958
Yoshio Tsuruishi
... 1957
Sutekichi the Thief
... 1957
Kawada
... 1957
Tasaburō Kasumi
... 1957
Toshio Maruyama
... 1957
Saburō Watari
... 1957
Taketoki Washizu
... 1957
Matsuo Tokuzō
... 1956
Kanji
... 1956
Kenkichi
... 1956
Shuntarō Ōhira
... 1956
Chief Inspector Kumada
... 1956
Masahiko Koseki
... 1956
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
... 1956
Kiichi Nakajima
... 1955
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
... 1955
Mitsuo Yano
... 1955
Daikichi Risshun
... 1955
Daikichi Risshun
... 1955
"Buick" Maki
... 1955
Eiichi Tsuda
... 1954
Skipper of the Utashima-maru
... 1954
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
... 1954
Kikuchiyo
... 1954
1st Lieutenant Tomonaga
... 1953
Ippei Hitachi
... 1953
Shinkichi / Hayakawa
... 1953
Matsumura
... 1953
Gorō Niinuma
... 1952
Shunsuke Kosugi
... 1952
Kurokawa
... 1952
Sasa Hayatenosuke
... 1952
... 1952
Katsunosuke
... 1952
Chiyokichi
... 1952
Mataemon Araki
... 1952
Mizuno
... 1951
Yonetaro Katayama
... 1951
Miyamoto Musashi
... 1951
Kenji Kawakami
... 1951
Tora
... 1951
Denkichi Akama
... 1951
Prosecutor Daisuke Toki
... 1951
Gorō Sakata
... 1951
Tajômaru
... 1950
Takeshi Ema
... 1950
Ichirô Aoye
... 1950
Teisaku Nagasawa
... 1950
Shinkichi
... 1950
Det. Murakami
... 1949
Tetsu
... 1949
Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki
... 1949
Matsunaga
... 1948
Genzaburo Onō, Gang Boss
... 1947
Eijima
... 1947