Toshirō Mifune
Born April 01, 1920 (Age: 105)
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Qingdao, China
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 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.
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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Filmography
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode
1990
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as Nagao Tamekage
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Age: 70
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire
1984
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as Shūsai Kondō
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Age: 64
The Women of Osaka Castle
1983
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as Tokugawa Ieyasu
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Age: 63
The Challenge
1982
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as Toru Yoshida
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Age: 62
Inchon
1981
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as Saito-San
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Age: 61
1941
1979
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as Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
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Age: 59
Midway
1976
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as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
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Age: 56
Battle of the Japan Sea
1969
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as Admiral Heihachiro Togo
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Age: 49
Safari 5000
1969
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as Yūichirō Takase
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Age: 49
Hell in the Pacific
1968
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as Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda
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Age: 48
Grand Prix
1966
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as Izō Yamura
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Age: 46
Legacy of the 500,000
1963
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as Takeichi Matsuo
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Age: 43
Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong
1962
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as Zhang Zhizhang
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Age: 42
Home-Brewed Tatsu
1962
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as Tatsu
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Age: 42
The Important Man
1961
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as Ánimas Trujano
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Age: 41
The Youth and His Amulet
1961
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as Fudo-Myo (Immovable Bright King)
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Age: 41
Yojimbo
1961
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as Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
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Age: 41
The Masterless 47 – Part II
1961
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as
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Age: 40
Daredevil in the Castle
1961
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as Mohei
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Age: 40
Man Against Man
1960
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as Kaji
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Age: 40
The Gambling Samurai
1960
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as Kunisada Chuji
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Age: 39
The Three Treasures
1959
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as Prince Yamato Takeru
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Age: 39
Desperado Outpost
1959
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as Battalion Commander
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Age: 39
Saga of the Vagabonds
1959
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as Rokuro Kai
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Age: 39
Samurai Saga
1959
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as Heihachiro Komaki
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Age: 39
The Big Boss
1959
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as Kashimura
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Age: 38
The Hidden Fortress
1958
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as General Rokurota Makabe
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Age: 38
Theater of Life
1958
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as
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Age: 38
All About Marriage
1958
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as Acting teacher
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Age: 38
Yaji and Kita on the Road
1958
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as Toshinoshin Taya
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Age: 38
Holiday in Tokyo
1958
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as Tenkai's nephew Jirō
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Age: 38
Rebels on the High Sea
1956
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as Matsuo Tokuzō
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Age: 36
Scoundrel
1956
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as Kanji
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Age: 36
Settlement of Love
1956
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as Shuntarō Ōhira
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Age: 35
The Underworld
1956
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as Chief Inspector Kumada
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Age: 35
Rainy Night Duel
1956
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as Masahiko Koseki
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Age: 35
All is Well 2
1955
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as Daikichi Risshun
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Age: 34
All is Well
1955
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as Daikichi Risshun
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Age: 34
A Man Among Men
1955
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as "Buick" Maki
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Age: 34
Seven Samurai
1954
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as Kikuchiyo
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Age: 34
Rashomon
1950
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as Tajômaru
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Age: 30
Escape from Prison
1950
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as Shinkichi
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Age: 29