Acting
Toshirō Mifune
EN, HU, JA, FR cinema · 172 credits
Born
1 April 1920
Died
24 December 1997 (aged 77)
Birthplace
Qingdao, China
Also known as Toshiroh Mifune · Mifune Toshirō · Sanchuan Minlang · The Wolf · The Shogun · Toshiro 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.
Known for
Filmography
Mifune: The Last Samurai
as Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
as (archive footage)
Deep River
as Tsukada
Picture Bride
as The Benshi
Shadow of the Wolf
as Kroomak
Journey of Honor
as Ieyasu Tokugawa
Strawberry Road
as Taoka
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode
as Nagao Tamekage
Death of a Tea Master
as Rikyu Sen-no
cf Girl
as Shūichirō Hase
The Demon Comes in Spring
as Kukkune no jî
Princess from the Moon
as Taketori-no-Miyatsuko
The Retired Samurai
as Hikozaemon Ōkubo
Tora-san Goes North
as Junkichi Ueno
The Shatterer
as Murai
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
as Kyūbei Matsufuji
No More God, No More Love
as Kōzō Kanzaki
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire
as Shūsai Kondō
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel
as Fisherman
Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell
as Sanjuro Hinoki
Battle Anthem
as Admiral Heihachiro Togo
The Women of Osaka Castle
as Tokugawa Ieyasu
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
as Sûrônin Rakuyôjûrô
Theater Of Life
as Hyōtarō Aonari
Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass
as Sûrônin Hinoki Sajûrô
The Challenge
as Toru Yoshida
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood
as Sanjuro Hinoki
Domineering
as Masao Tadokoro
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
as Tamon Umei
The Bushido Blade
as Shogun's Commander
Inchon
as Saito-San
Lowly Ronin
as Sanjuro Hinoki
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1
as Tamon Umei
Port Arthur
as Emperor Meiji
Shogun
as Lord Yoshi Toranaga
1941
as Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
Winter Kills
as Keith
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
as Kindaichi of 11th Generation in "The Woman in the Eye"
Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police
as Sadanobu Matsudaira, Associate Producer
The Fall of Ako Castle
as Tsuchiya Michinao
Love and Faith
as Taiko Hideyoshi
Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy
as Yoshinao Tokugawa
Shag
as Captain Takeo Murata, Executive Producer
Lord Mito
as Sakuzaemon Okumura
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
as Kosuke Oishi
Proof of the Man
as Yohei Kori
Japanese Godfather: Ambition
as Kosuke Oishi
Midway
as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Paper Tiger
as Ambassador Kagoyama
Red Sun
as Kuroda Jubei
Morning for Two
Producer
Incident at Blood Pass
as Yojimbo, Producer
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
as Yojimbo/Sasa
The Ambitious
as Shojiro Goto
The Militarists
as Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto
The Walking Major
as Kinugasa Tadao
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
as Isami Kondo, Producer
Samurai Banners
as Kansuke Yamamoto, Producer
Red Lion
as Gonzo, Producer
Battle of the Japan Sea
as Admiral Heihachiro Togo
Safari 5000
as Yūichirō Takase
Hell in the Pacific
as Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda
The Sands of Kurobe
as Kitagawa
Admiral Yamamoto
as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Samurai Rebellion
as Isaburo Sasahara, Producer
Japan's Longest Day
as War Minister General Korechika Anami
Grand Prix
as Izō Yamura
The Sword of Doom
as Toranosuke Shimada
Adventure in Kigan Castle
as Osami, Associate Producer
The Mad Atlantic
as Heihachirô Murakami, Executive Producer
Rise Against the Sword
as Abare Gōemon
Red Beard
as Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
Samurai Assassin
as Tsuruchiyo Niiro
Fort Graveyard
as Sergeant Kosugi, Associate Producer
Sanshiro Sugata
as Shogoro Yano
Whirlwind
as Lord Akashi
High and Low
as Kingo Gondo
Samurai Pirate
as Sukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]
Attack Squadron
as Lt. Colonel Senda
Legacy of the 500,000
as Takeichi Matsuo, Director, Associate Producer
Sanjuro
as Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
Chûshingura
as Genba Tawaraboshi
Tatsu
as Tatsu
Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong
as Zhang Zhizhang
Yojimbo
as Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
The Important Man
as Ánimas Trujano
The Youth and His Amulet
as Fudo-Myo (Immovable Bright King)
The Bad Sleep Well
as Kôichi Nishi
The Last Gunfight
as Detective Saburo Fujioka
The Masterless 47
as Kazuo Momoi
The Storm of the Pacific
as Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi
The Gambling Samurai
as Kunisada Chuji
Man Against Man
as Kaji
Desperado Outpost
as Battalion Commander
Samurai Saga
as Heihachiro Komaki
The Three Treasures
as Prince Yamato Takeru
The Big Boss
as Kashimura
Saga of the Vagabonds
as Rokuro Kai
The Hidden Fortress
as General Rokurota Makabe
The Rickshaw Man
as Matsugorō Tomishima
Yaji and Kita on the Road
as Toshinoshin Taya
All About Marriage
as Acting teacher
Holiday in Tokyo
as Tenkai's nephew Jirō
Throne of Blood
as Taketoki Washizu
The Lower Depths
as Sutekichi the Thief
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
as Tasaburō Kasumi
A Man in the Storm
as Saburō Watari
A Dangerous Hero
as Kawada
Downtown
as Yoshio Tsuruishi
Good Luck to These Two
as Toshio Maruyama
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Rebels on the High Sea
as Matsuo Tokuzō
Settlement of Love
as Shuntarō Ōhira
A Wife's Heart
as Kenkichi
The Underworld
as Chief Inspector Kumada
Scoundrel
as Kanji
Rainy Night Duel
as Masahiko Koseki
I Live in Fear
as Kiichi Nakajima
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
All is Well
as Daikichi Risshun
All is Well 2
as Daikichi Risshun
No Time for Tears
as Mitsuo Yano
A Man Among Men
as "Buick" Maki
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Seven Samurai
as Kikuchiyo
The Surf
as Skipper of the Utashima-maru
The Black Fury
as Eiichi Tsuda
The Eagle of the Pacific
as 1st Lieutenant Tomonaga
The Last Embrace
as Shinkichi / Hayakawa
My Wonderful Yellow Car
as Matsumura
Sunflower Girl
as Ippei Hitachi
The Life of Oharu
as Katsunosuke
Vendetta of a Samurai
as Mataemon Araki
Foghorn
as Chiyokichi
Sword for Hire
as Sasa Hayatenosuke
Tokyo Sweetheart
as Kurokawa
The Man Who Came to Port
as Gorō Niinuma
Swift Current
as Shunsuke Kosugi
The Idiot
as Denkichi Akama
Sasaki Kojiro
as Miyamoto Musashi
The Life of a Horse Trader
as Yonetaro Katayama
Beyond Love and Hate
as Gorō Sakata
Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre
as Kenji Kawakami
Pirates
as Tora
Elegy
as Prosecutor Daisuke Toki
Rashomon
as Tajômaru
Scandal
as Ichirô Aoye
Wedding Ring
as Takeshi Ema
Escape from Prison
as Shinkichi
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka
as Teisaku Nagasawa
Stray Dog
as Det. Murakami
The Quiet Duel
as Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki
Jakoman and Tetsu
as Tetsu
Drunken Angel
as Matsunaga
Snow Trail
as Eijima
These Foolish Times
as Genzaburo Onō, Gang Boss