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.

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Stage Name: Toshirō Mifune

Peran: Acting

Reputasi: 1.2559

Jenis Kelamin: Laki-laki

Tanggal Lahir: 1920-04-01

Lokasi Lahir: Qingdao, China

Riwayat Perfilman

2016

Mifune: The Last Samurai

Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)

2000

Kurosawa

Self (archive footage)

1996

The Making of '1941'

Self (archive footage)

1995

Picture Bride

The Benshi

1995

Deep River

Tsukada

1991

Journey of Honor

Ieyasu Tokugawa

1989

Death of a Tea Master

Rikyu Sen-no

1989

cf Girl

Shūichirō Hase

1989

The Demon Comes in Spring

Kukkune no jî

1987

Princess from the Moon

Taketori-no-Miyatsuko

1987

The Retired Samurai

Hikozaemon Ōkubo

1987

Tora-san Goes North

Junkichi Ueno

1987

The Shatterer

Murai

1986

The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

Kyūbei Matsufuji

1985

No More God, No More Love

Kōzō Kanzaki

1984

Burning Mountain River

Otsuichi Amo

1983

The Women of Osaka Castle

Tokugawa Ieyasu

1983

Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass

Sûrônin Hinoki Sajûrô

1983

Battle Anthem

Admiral Heihachiro Togo

1983

Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl

Sûrônin Rakuyôjûrô

1983

Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell

Sanjuro Hinoki

1983

Theater Of Life

Hyōtarō Aonari

1982

Domineering

Masao Tadokoro

1982

The Challenge

Toru Yoshida

1981

Lowly Ronin

Sanjuro Hinoki

1981

The Bushido Blade

Shogun's Commander

1981

Inchon

Saito-San

1981

Sekigahara

Sakon Shima

1980

Shogun

Lord Yoshi Toranaga

1980

Shōgun

Lord Yoshi Toranaga

1980

Port Arthur

Emperor Meiji

1979

1941

Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura

1979

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

Kindaichi of 11th Generation in "The Woman in the Eye"

1979

Winter Kills

Keith

1979

The 47 Ronins of Ako

Tachibana Sakon

1978

Lord Mito

Sakuzaemon Okumura

1978

The Fall of Ako Castle

Tsuchiya Michinao

1978

Love and Faith

Taiko Hideyoshi

1978

Shag

Captain Takeo Murata

1978

Shogun's Samurai

Yoshinao Tokugawa

1978

Falcons of Edo

Kanbei Uchiyama

1977

Proof of the Man

Yohei Kori

1976

Midway

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

1975

Paper Tiger

Ambassador Kagoyama

1972

Ronin of the Wastelands

Kujuro Toge

1971

Red Sun

Kuroda Jubei

1971

Epic Chushingura

Oishi Kuranosuke

1970

The Militarists

Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto

1970

The Walking Major

Kinugasa Tadao

1970

The Ambitious

Shojiro Goto

1970

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

Yojimbo/Sasa

1969

Red Lion

Gonzo

1969

Battle of the Japan Sea

Admiral Heihachiro Togo

1969

Safari 5000

Yūichirō Takase

1969

Samurai Banners

Kansuke Yamamoto

1968

Hell in the Pacific

Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda

1968

Admiral Yamamoto

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

1968

The Sands of Kurobe

Kitagawa

1967

Japan's Longest Day

War Minister General Korechika Anami

1967

Samurai Rebellion

Isaburo Sasahara

1966

Grand Prix

Izō Yamura

1966

Rise Against the Sword

Abare Gōemon

1966

The Mad Atlantic

Heihachirô Murakami

1966

The Sword of Doom

Toranosuke Shimada

1965

Fort Graveyard

Sergeant Kosugi

1965

Sanshiro Sugata

Shogoro Yano

1965

Red Beard

Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")

1965

Samurai Assassin

Tsuruchiyo Niiro

1964

Whirlwind

Lord Akashi

1963

Samurai Pirate

Sukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]

1963

Legacy of the 500,000

Takeichi Matsuo

1963

High and Low

Kingo Gondo

1963

Attack Squadron

Lt. Colonel Senda

1962

Chûshingura

Genba Tawaraboshi

1962

Sanjuro

Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin

1961

The Important Man

Ánimas Trujano

1961

The Youth and His Amulet

Fudo-Myo (Immovable Bright King)

1961

Yojimbo

Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai

1960

The Masterless 47

Kazuo Momoi

1960

The Bad Sleep Well

Kôichi Nishi

1960

The Storm of the Pacific

Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi

1960

The Gambling Samurai

Kunisada Chuji

1960

The Last Gunfight

Detective Saburo Fujioka

1959

The Three Treasures

Prince Yamato Takeru

1959

Desperado Outpost

Battalion Commander

1959

Saga of the Vagabonds

Rokuro Kai

1959

Samurai Saga

Heihachiro Komaki

1959

The Big Boss

Kashimura

1958

The Hidden Fortress

General Rokurota Makabe

1958

All About Marriage

Acting teacher

1958

Yaji and Kita on the Road

Toshinoshin Taya

1958

The Rickshaw Man

Matsugorō Tomishima

1958

A Holiday in Tokyo

Tenkai's nephew Jirō

1957

Down Town

Yoshio Tsuruishi

1957

The Lower Depths

Sutekichi the Thief

1957

A Dangerous Hero

Kawada

1957

Yagyu Secret Scrolls

Tasaburō Kasumi

1957

Good Luck to These Two

Toshio Maruyama

1957

A Man in the Storm

Saburō Watari

1957

Throne of Blood

Taketori Washizu

1956

Rebels on the High Sea

Matsuo Tokuzō

1956

Scoundrel

Kanji

1956

A Wife's Heart

Kenkichi

1956

Settlement of Love

Shuntarō Ōhira

1956

The Underworld

Chief Inspector Kumada

1956

Rainy Night Duel

Masahiko Koseki

1956

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo

1955

I Live in Fear

Kiichi Nakajima

1955

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo

1955

No Time for Tears

Mitsuo Yano

1955

All is Well 2

Daikichi Risshun

1955

All is Well

Daikichi Risshun

1955

A Man Among Men

"Buick" Maki

1954

The Black Fury

Eiichi Tsuda

1954

The Surf

Skipper of the Utashima-maru

1954

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo

1954

Seven Samurai

Kikuchiyo

1953

The Eagle of the Pacific

1st Lieutenant Tomonaga

1953

Sunflower Girl

Ippei Hitachi

1953

The Last Embrace

Shinkichi / Hayakawa

1952

The Man Who Came to Port

Gorō Niinuma

1952

Swift Current

Shunsuke Kosugi

1952

Tokyo Sweetheart

Kurokawa

1952

Sword for Hire

Sasa Hayatenosuke

1952

The Life of Oharu

Katsunosuke

1952

Foghorn

Chiyokichi

1952

Vendetta of a Samurai

Mataemon Araki

1951

The Life of a Horse Trader

Yonetaro Katayama

1951

Sasaki Kojiro

Miyamoto Musashi

1951

Pirates

Tora

1951

The Idiot

Denkichi Akama

1951

Elegy

Prosecutor Daisuke Toki

1951

Beyond Love and Hate

Gorō Sakata

1950

Rashomon

Tajômaru

1950

Wedding Ring

Takeshi Ema

1950

Scandal

Ichirô Aoye

1950

Escape from Prison

Shinkichi

1949

Stray Dog

Det. Murakami

1949

The Quiet Duel

Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki

1948

Drunken Angel

Matsunaga

1947

These Foolish Times

Genzaburo Onō, Gang Boss

1947

Snow Trail

Eijima