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.
178 acting credits · 1 directing credit
Acting · 178
Seven Samurai
1954
Shōgun
1980
Midway
1976
High and Low
1963
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971
Rashomon
1950
The 47 Ronins of Ako
1979
Tuesday Suspense Theater
1981
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
1941
1979
Yojimbo
1961
Throne of Blood
1957
Red Beard
1965
Red Sun
1971
Sekigahara
1981
Burning Mountain River
1984
Ronin of the Wastelands
1972
The Hidden Fortress
1958
Sanjuro
1962
The Bad Sleep Well
1960
Falcons of Edo
1978
Stray Dog
1949
Shadow of the Wolf
1992
Epic Chushingura
1971
Drunken Angel
1948
Samurai Rebellion
1967
The Idiot
1951
Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell
1983
Grand Prix
1966
Shogun's Samurai
1978
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956
The Sword of Doom
1966
Port Arthur
1980
Ronin in a Lawless Town
1976
The Lower Depths
1957
Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions
1966
Admiral Yamamoto
1968
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
1954
Mifune: The Last Samurai
2016
The Fall of Ako Castle
1978
The Quiet Duel
1949
Proof of the Man
1977
Chûshingura
1962
The Three Treasures
1959
Princess from the Moon
1987
Scandal
1950
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
1957
The Life of Oharu
1952
The Storm of the Pacific
1960
Japan's Longest Day
1967
Hell in the Pacific
1968
Daredevil in the Castle
1961
Fort Graveyard
1965
Winter Kills
1979
Samurai Assassin
1965
Battle Anthem
1983
The Challenge
1982
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
1955
Samurai Pirate
1963
The Sands of Kurobe
1968
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979
Death of a Tea Master
1989
The Ambitious
1970
The Bushido Blade
1981
Theater Of Life
1983
Red Lion
1969
Samurai Banners
1969
The Last Gunfight
1960
Snow Trail
1947
Desperado Outpost
1959
Rebels on the High Sea
1956
I Live in Fear
1955
The Retreat from Kiska
1965
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
1986
Swift Current
1952
Battle of the Japan Sea
1969
A Man in the Storm
1957
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
1970
Yaji and Kita on the Road
1958
A Wife's Heart
1956
Inchon
1981
Incident at Blood Pass
1970
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel
1984
Elegy
1951
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
The Masterless 47 – Part II
1961
Tatsu
1962
Attack Squadron
1963
Deep River
1995
The Militarists
1970
Japanese Godfather: Ambition
1977
The Underworld
1956
Sword for Hire
1952
Man Against Man
1960
The Big Boss
1959
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
1958
The Rickshaw Man
1958
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka
1950
Safari 5000
1969
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
1978
The Masterless 47
1960
All is Well
1955
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
2002
Vendetta of a Samurai
1952
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
1969
No More God, No More Love
1985
Sanshiro Sugata
1965
The Life of a Horse Trader
1951
Lord Mito
1978
Shag
1978
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
1982
Picture Bride
1995
Sunflower Girl
1953
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1
1981
Adventure in Kigan Castle
1966
Holiday in Tokyo
1958
Journey of Honor
1991
The Mad Atlantic
1966
Saga of the Vagabonds
1959
No Time for Tears
1955
Strawberry Road
1991
The Surf
1954
Domineering
1982
A Man Among Men
1955
Love and Faith
1978
Kin no tamago: Golden Girl
1952
Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong
1962
Theater of Life
1958
Whirlwind
1964
All is Well 2
1955
Paper Tiger
1975
Down Town
1957
Tora-san Goes North
1987
Rainy Night Duel
1956
cf Girl
1989
My Wonderful Yellow Car
1953
Settlement of Love
1956
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode
1990
The Women of Osaka Castle
1983
A Dangerous Hero
1957
The Youth and His Amulet
1961
Legacy of the 500,000
1963
The Day the Sun Rose
1968
The Important Man
1961
Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police
1979
Pirates
1951
Beyond Love and Hate
1951
Good Luck to These Two
1957
The Walking Major
1970
All About Marriage
1958
Secret of the Forbidden Valley
1983
Jakoman and Tetsu
1949
The Shatterer
1987
Wedding Ring
1950
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire
1984
Rise Against the Sword
1966
These Foolish Times
1947
Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass
1983
Scoundrel
1956
The Retired Samurai
1987
Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre
1951
Escape from Prison
1950
The Gambling Samurai
1960
The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn
1982
The Demon Comes in Spring
1989
The Last Embrace
1953
Samurai Saga
1959
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
1983
Lowly Ronin
1981
The Black Fury
1954
The Brave Man Says Little
1983
The Man Who Came to Port
1952
Shogun
1980
Sasaki Kojiro
1951
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood
1982
Who Knows a Woman's Heart
1951
Foghorn
1952