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.
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Age 34 (now 77)
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Age 35 (now 77)
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Age 35 (now 77)
Mifune: The Last Samurai
as Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
Age 96 (now 77)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
as (archive footage)
Age 91 (now 77)
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
as Self
Age 82 (now 77)
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode
as Nagao Tamekage
Age 70 (now 77)
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
as Kyūbei Matsufuji
Age 65 (now 77)
Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass
as Sûrônin Hinoki Sajûrô
Age 63 (now 77)
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
as Sûrônin Rakuyôjûrô
Age 63 (now 77)
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood
as Sanjuro Hinoki
Age 62 (now 77)
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
as Tamon Umei
Age 61 (now 77)
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1
as Tamon Umei
Age 61 (now 77)
Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police
as Sadanobu Matsudaira
Age 59 (now 77) Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police
Associate Producer
Age 59 (now 77)
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
as Kindaichi of 11th Generation in "The Woman in the Eye"
Age 59 (now 77)
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
as Kosuke Oishi
Age 58 (now 77)
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
as Isami Kondo
Age 49 (now 77)
Japan's Longest Day
as War Minister General Korechika Anami
Age 47 (now 77)
Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions
as Self
Age 46 (now 77)
Samurai Pirate
as Sukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]
Age 43 (now 77)
Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong
as Zhang Zhizhang
Age 42 (now 77)
The Youth and His Amulet
as Fudo-Myo (Immovable Bright King)
Age 41 (now 77)
The Storm of the Pacific
as Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi
Age 40 (now 77)
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
as Tasaburo
Age 37 (now 77)
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Age 35 (now 77)
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Age 35 (now 77)
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Age 34 (now 77)
The Eagle of the Pacific
as 1st Lieutenant Tomonaga
Age 33 (now 77)
Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre
as Kenji Kawakami
Age 31 (now 77)
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka
as Teisaku Nagasawa
Age 29 (now 77)
Gathering insights...
Also Known As
Toshiroh Mifune, Mifune Toshirō
IMDB
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