Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Date of Birth:

Apr 02, 1920

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.

filmography:

Kurosawa Kurosawa

2000

Foghorn Foghorn

1952

Deep River Deep River

1995

Shag Shag

1978

Elegy Elegy

1951

The Surf The Surf

1954

Pirates Pirates

1951

Lord Mito Lord Mito

1978

Scoundrel Scoundrel

1956

Down Town Down Town

1957

47 Ronin 47 Ronin

1962

Scandal Scandal

1950

Stray Dog Stray Dog

1949

1941 1941

1979

Grand Prix Grand Prix

1966

Rashomon Rashomon

1950

Red Beard Red Beard

1965

Yojimbo Yojimbo

1961

The Idiot The Idiot

1951

Red Sun Red Sun

1971

Midway Midway

1976

Sanjuro Sanjuro

1962

Snow Trail Snow Trail

1947

Red Lion Red Lion

1969

cf Girl cf Girl

1989

Whirlwind Whirlwind

1964

Inchon Inchon

1981

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