Toshirō Mifune
Acting
Born 1920-04-01
Died 1997-12-24
Qingdao, China
179 credits
Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor 3
Volpi Cup for Best Actor 2
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres 1
Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor 1
Awards
Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award
Primetime Emmy Awards 1 nominated
- 1980 Primetime Emmy Award Nominated
BAFTA Awards 1 nominated
- 1955 Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominated
Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor 3 won
Volpi Cup for Best Actor 2 won
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres 1 won
- — Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres Won
Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor 1 won
- — Best Actor Won
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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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Filmography
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Acting
59 credits
Seven Samurai
Shōgun
High and Low
V.I.P. Schaukel
Rashomon
Red Sun
Midway
Yojimbo
1941
The Hidden Fortress
Throne of Blood
Red Beard
Sanjuro
Grand Prix
Epic Chushingura
The Sword of Doom
Stray Dog
The 47 Ronins of Ako
The Bushido Blade
Samurai Rebellion
The Man Who Came to Port
The Bad Sleep Well
Hell in the Pacific
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
The Challenge
Shadow of the Wolf
The Last Embrace
The Life of Oharu
The Idiot
Drunken Angel
Who Knows a Woman's Heart
Burning Mountain River
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood
The Quiet Duel
Chûshingura
The Important Man
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
Port Arthur
Falcons of Edo
Proof of the Man
Sekigahara
Ronin in a Lawless Town
The Demon Comes in Spring
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Ronin of the Wastelands
Japan's Longest Day
Battle of the Japan Sea
The Fall of Ako Castle
Admiral Yamamoto
Shogun's Samurai
Inchon
Foghorn
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
The Lower Depths
Scoundrel
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
The Three Treasures
Winter Kills
Producing
2 credits
Other credits
1 credit
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