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 Murai
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As Taketori-no-Miyatsuko
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As Junkichi Ueno
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As Fisherman
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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 Sanjuro Hinoki
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As Masao Tadokoro
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As Shogun's Commander
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As Lord Yoshi Toranaga
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As Saito-San
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As Sanjuro Hinoki
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As Emperor Meiji
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As Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
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As Keith
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As Kindaichi of 11th Generation in "The Woman in the Eye"
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As Kosuke Oishi
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As Tsuchiya Michinao
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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 Yohei Kori
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As Kosuke Oishi
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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 Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto
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As Yojimbo/Sasa
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As Shojiro Goto
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As Kinugasa Tadao
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As Yojimbo
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As Gonzo
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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 Kitagawa
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As Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda
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As Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
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As Isaburo Sasahara
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As War Minister General Korechika Anami
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As Heihachirô Murakami
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As Abare Gōemon
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As Osami
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As Izo Yamura
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As Toranosuke Shimada
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As Self
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As Shogoro Yano
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As Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
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As Tsuruchiyo Niiro
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As Omura
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As Sergeant Kosugi
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As Lord Akashi
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As Lt. Colonel Senda
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As Sukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]
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As Takeichi Matsuo
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As Kingo Gondo
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As Genba Tawaraboshi
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As Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
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As Zhang Zhizhang
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As Tatsu
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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 Ánimas Trujano
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As Detective Saburo Fujioka
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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 Kunisada Chuji
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As Kaji
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As Battalion Commander
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As Heihachiro Komaki
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As Kashimura
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As Rokuro Kai
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As Prince Yamato Takeru
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As Matsugoro
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As Toshinoshin Taya
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As Acting teacher
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As Tasaburo
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As General Rokurota Makabe
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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 Saburô Watari
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As Tasaburo
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As Shuntaro Ohira
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As Kenkichi
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As Matsuo Tokuzô
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As Masahiko Koseki
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As Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
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As Maki
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As Taichi Daikichi
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As Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
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As Taichi Daikichi
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As Kiichi Nakajima
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As Skipper of the Utashima-maru
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As Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
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As Kikuchiyo
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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 Mataemon Araki
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As Kurokawa
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As Sasa Hayatenosuke
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As Chiyokichi
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As Goro Niinuma
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As Katsunosuke
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As Mizuno
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As Daisuke Toki
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As Yonetaro Katayama
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As Kenji Kawakami
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As Denkichi Akama
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As Tora
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As Tajômaru
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As Teisaku Nagasawa
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As Shinkichi
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As Miyamoto Musashi
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As Takeshi Ema
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As Ichirô Aoye
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As Tetsu
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As Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki
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As Det. Murakami
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As Matsunaga
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As Genzaburo Ohno, Gang Boss
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As Eijima