Birth Day: 1920-04-01
Place of birth: Qingdao, China
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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As Tsukada -
As Kroomak -
As Taoka -
As Ieyasu Tokugawa -
As Nagao Tamekage -
As Kukkune no jî -
As Shūichirō Hase -
As Rikyu Sen-no -
As Murai -
As Taketori-no-Miyatsuko -
As Hikozaemon Ōkubo -
As Junkichi Ueno -
As Kyūbei Matsufuji -
As Kōzō Kanzaki -
As Fisherman -
As Shūsai Kondō -
As Admiral Heihachiro Togo -
As Sanjuro Hinoki -
As Tokugawa Ieyasu -
As Sûrônin Rakuyôjûrô -
As Hyōtarō Aonari -
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As Toru Yoshida -
As Sanjuro Hinoki -
As Masao Tadokoro -
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As Tamon Umei -
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As Sanjuro Hinoki -
As Saito-San -
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As Emperor Meiji -
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As Sadanobu Matsudaira -
As Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura -
As Captain Takeo Murata -
As Sakuzaemon Okumura -
As Kosuke Oishi -
As Taiko Hideyoshi -
As Yoshinao Tokugawa -
As Tsuchiya Michinao -
As Kosuke Oishi -
As Yohei Kori -
As Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto -
As Ambassador Kagoyama -
As Kuroda Jubei -
As Kinugasa Tadao -
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As Gonzo -
As Admiral Heihachiro Togo -
As Isami Kondo -
As Kansuke Yamamoto -
As Yūichirō Takase -
As Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda -
As Kitagawa -
As Kumaza
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As Toranosuke Shimada -
As Izō Yamura -
As Osami -
As Tsuruchiyo Niiro -
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As Omura -
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As Tatsu -
As Zhang Zhizhang -
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As Kaji -
As Kôichi Nishi -
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As Kashimura -
As Prince Yamato Takeru -
As Heihachiro Komaki -
As Rokuro Kai -
As Battalion Commander -
As Toshinoshin Taya -
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As Acting teacher -
As Tasaburo -
As Tenkai's nephew Jirō -
As General Rokurota Makabe -
As Matsugorō Tomishima -
As Taketoki Washizu -
As Yoshio Tsuruishi -
As Saburō Watari -
As Kawada -
As Tasaburō Kasumi -
As Toshio Maruyama -
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As Kenkichi -
As Matsuo Tokuzō -
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As Shuntarō Ōhira -
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As Kanji -
As Mitsuo Yano -
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As Daikichi Risshun -
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As Kiichi Nakajima -
As Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo -
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As Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo -
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As Matsumura -
As 1st Lieutenant Tomonaga -
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As Ippei Hitachi -
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As Mataemon Araki -
As Gorō Niinuma -
As Kurokawa -
As Sasa Hayatenosuke -
As Chiyokichi -
As Katsunosuke -
As Gorō Sakata -
As Denkichi Akama -
As Yonetaro Katayama -
As Prosecutor Daisuke Toki -
As Mizuno -
As Miyamoto Musashi -
As Tora -
As Kenji Kawakami -
As Shinkichi -
As Takeshi Ema -
As Tajômaru -
As Teisaku Nagasawa -
As Ichirô Aoye -
As Tetsu -
As Det. Murakami -
As Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki -
As Matsunaga -
As Genzaburo Onō, Gang Boss -
As Eijima