Toshirō Mifune
Acting
Born April 1, 1920 · 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 h…
Known For · 40 titles
Seven Samurai
Shōgun
High and Low
1941
Rashomon
Epic Chushingura
V.I.P. Schaukel
Midway
Burning Mountain River
Red Beard
Yojimbo
The 47 Ronins of Ako
Throne of Blood
The Hidden Fortress
Falcons of Edo
Stray Dog
Red Sun
Ronin of the Wastelands
Winter Kills
Tuesday Suspense Theater
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Ronin in a Lawless Town
The Bad Sleep Well
Scoundrel
Sanjuro
Grand Prix
Drunken Angel
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
The Last Embrace
The Man Who Came to Port
The Bushido Blade
The Demon Comes in Spring
Samurai Rebellion
Foghorn
Who Knows a Woman's Heart
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
The Sword of Doom
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood
Inchon