Birth Day: 1920-04-02
Place of birth: Qingdao, China
Toshirō Mifune (April 2, 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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As Self (archive footage)
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As Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
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As Self
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As Self (archive footage)
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As Self (archive footage)
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As (archive)
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As Tsukada
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As The Benshi
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As Kroomak
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As Lord Ieyasu
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As Taoka
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As Rikyu Sen-no
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As Taketori-no-Miyatsuko
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As Junkichi Ueno
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As Murai
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As Fisherman
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As Sanjuro Hinoki
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As Sûrônin Hinoki Sajûrô
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As Sûrônin Rakuyôjûrô
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As Admiral Heihachiro Togo
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As Sanjuro Hinoki
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As Toru Yoshida
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As Masao Tadokoro
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As Sanjuro Hinoki
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As Shogun's Commander
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As Saito-San
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As Emperor Meiji
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As Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
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As Kindaichi of 11th Generation in "The Woman in the Eye"
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As Keith
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As Lord of Owari
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As Sakuzaemon Okumura
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As Taiko Hideyoshi
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As Kosuke Oishi
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As Tsuchiya Michinao
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As Kosuke Oishi
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As Yohei Kori
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As Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
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As Ambassador Kagoyama
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As Kuroda Jubei
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As Yojimbo/Sasa
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As Yojimbo
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As Shojiro Goto
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As Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto
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As Kinugasa Tadao
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As Isami Kondo
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As Kansuke Yamamoto
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As Admiral Heihachiro Togo
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As Gonzo
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As Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
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As Kitagawa
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As Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda
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As Isaburo Sasahara
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As War Minister General Korechika Anami
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As Abare Gōemon
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As Izo Yamura
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As Self
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As Toranosuke Shimada
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As Heihachirô Murakami
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As Osami
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As Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
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As Tsuruchiyo Niiro
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As Sergeant Kosugi
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As Shogoro Yano
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As Omura
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As Lord Akashi
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As Sukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]
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As Lt. Colonel Senda
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As Takeichi Matsuo
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As Kingo Gondo
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As Tatsu
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As Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
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As Genba Tawaraboshi
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As Zhang Zhizhang
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As Ánimas Trujano
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As Mohei
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As Fudo-Myo (Immovable Bright King)
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As Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
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As Kôichi Nishi
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As Kazuo Momoi
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As Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi
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As Kaji
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As Kunisada Chuji
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As Detective Saburo Fujioka
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As Rokuro Kai
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As Kashimura
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As Heihachiro Komaki
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As Prince Yamato Takeru
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As Battalion Commander
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As Acting teacher
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As Tasaburo
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As Toshinoshin Taya
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As General Rokurota Makabe
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As Matsugoro
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As Tasaburo
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As Saburô Watari
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As Sutekichi the Thief
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As Taketori Washizu
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As Toshio Maruyama
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As Masahiko Koseki
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As Matsuo Tokuzô
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As Shuntaro Ohira
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As Kenkichi
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As Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
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As Kiichi Nakajima
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As Taichi Daikichi
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As Taichi Daikichi
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As Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
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As Maki
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As Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
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As Kikuchiyo
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As Skipper of the Utashima-maru
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As Eiichi Tsuda
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As Ippei Hitachi
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As Matsumura
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As 1st Lieutenant Tomonaga
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As Chiyokichi
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As Kurokawa
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As Mataemon Araki
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As Katsunosuke
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As Goro Niinuma
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As Sasa Hayatenosuke
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As Mizuno
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As Denkichi Akama
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As Yonetaro Katayama
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As Kenji Kawakami
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As Daisuke Toki
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As Tora
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As Shinkichi
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As Ichirô Aoye
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As Teisaku Nagasawa
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As Miyamoto Musashi
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As Takeshi Ema
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As Tajômaru
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As Det. Murakami
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As Tetsu
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As Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki
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As Matsunaga
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As Genzaburo Ohno, Gang Boss
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As Eijima