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 comple…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Seven Samurai (1954) — Kikuchiyo
2. Rashomon (1950) — Tajômaru
3. Yojimbo (1961) — Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
4. High and Low (1963) — Kingo Gondo
5. Throne of Blood (1957) — Taketoki Washizu
6. Sanjuro (1962) — Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
7. The Hidden Fortress (1958) — General Rokurota Makabe
8. 1941 (1979) — Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
9. Red Beard (1965) — Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
10. Stray Dog (1949) — Det. Murakami
11. Midway (1976) — Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
12. Red Sun (1971) — Kuroda Jubei
13. Drunken Angel (1948) — Matsunaga
14. The Bad Sleep Well (1960) — Kôichi Nishi
15. Samurai Rebellion (1967) — Isaburo Sasahara
16. The Sword of Doom (1966) — Toranosuke Shimada
17. Shōgun (1980) — Lord Yoshi Toranaga
18. Grand Prix (1966) — Izō Yamura
19. Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954) — Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
20. The Life of Oharu (1952) — Katsunosuke
21. Hell in the Pacific (1968) — Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda
22. The Lower Depths (1957) — Sutekichi the Thief
23. Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) — Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
24. Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) — Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
25. The Idiot (1951) — Denkichi Akama
26. I Live in Fear (1955) — Kiichi Nakajima
27. Scandal (1950) — Ichirô Aoye
28. The Quiet Duel (1949) — Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki
29. Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) — (archive footage)
30. Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970) — Yojimbo/Sasa
31. Winter Kills (1979) — Keith
32. Samurai Assassin (1965) — Tsuruchiyo Niiro
33. The Challenge (1982) — Toru Yoshida
34. Mifune: The Last Samurai (2016) — Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
35. Chûshingura (1962) — Genba Tawaraboshi
36. Shogun's Samurai (1978) — Yoshinao Tokugawa
37. The Rickshaw Man (1958) — Matsugorō Tomishima
38. Japan's Longest Day (1967) — War Minister General Korechika Anami
39. The Important Man (1961) — Ánimas Trujano
40. Shadow of the Wolf (1992) — Kroomak

Directed

1. Legacy of the 500,000 (1963) — Director