Toshirō Mifune
1920-04-01 ( 105 years old ) in 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.

Movies

Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity 2020-11-29
Mifune: The Last Samurai 2016-12-02
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' 2002-10-25
Kurosawa 2000-12-24
Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman 1998-01-01
The Making of '1941' 1996-05-28
Picture Bride 1995-05-05
Deep River 1995-04-01
Shadow of the Wolf 1992-03-05
Journey of Honor 1991-04-27
Strawberry Road 1991-04-27
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode 1990-04-20
Death of a Tea Master 1989-10-07
cf Girl 1989-10-07
The Demon Comes in Spring 1989-04-15
Princess from the Moon 1987-09-26
The Retired Samurai 1987-09-10
Tora-san Goes North 1987-08-15
The Shatterer 1987-06-13
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai 1986-01-15
No More God, No More Love 1985-03-23
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel 1984-04-28
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire 1984-02-04
Secret of the Forbidden Valley 1983-11-10
The Women of Osaka Castle 1983-11-03
Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass 1983-08-05
Battle Anthem 1983-06-04
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl 1983-04-08
Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell 1983-02-18
Theater Of Life 1983-01-29
Lowly Ronin 2: The Spray of Blood 1982-10-29
Domineering 1982-10-29
The Challenge 1982-07-23
The Lowly Ronin 3: Duel at Dawn 1982-05-07
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2 1982-02-26
Lowly Ronin 1981-10-30
The Bushido Blade 1981-06-19
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 1981-05-15
Inchon 1981-05-04
Port Arthur 1980-08-02
1941 1979-12-14
Onmitsu Doshin: The Edo Secret Police 1979-12-01
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi 1979-07-14
Winter Kills 1979-05-11
Lord Mito 1978-12-23
The Fall of Ako Castle 1978-10-28
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion 1978-09-09
Love and Faith 1978-06-03
Shag 1978-03-31
Shogun's Samurai 1978-01-21
Japanese Godfather: Ambition 1977-10-29
Proof of the Man 1977-10-08
Midway 1976-06-18
Paper Tiger 1975-11-05
Red Sun 1971-09-15
The Militarists 1970-09-11
The Walking Major 1970-06-06
Incident at Blood Pass 1970-04-21
The Ambitious 1970-02-14
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo 1970-01-15
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor 1969-12-05
Red Lion 1969-10-10
Battle of the Japan Sea 1969-08-01
Safari 5000 1969-07-19
Samurai Banners 1969-03-01
Hell in the Pacific 1968-12-19
The Day the Sun Rose 1968-11-23
Admiral Yamamoto 1968-08-14
The Sands of Kurobe 1968-03-01
Japan's Longest Day 1967-08-03
Samurai Rebellion 1967-05-27
Grand Prix 1966-12-21
Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions 1966-12-21
Rise Against the Sword 1966-11-25
The Mad Atlantic 1966-07-13
Adventure in Kigan Castle 1966-04-28
The Sword of Doom 1966-02-25
Fort Graveyard 1965-09-18
The Retreat from Kiska 1965-07-04
Sanshiro Sugata 1965-05-29
Red Beard 1965-04-03
Samurai Assassin 1965-01-03
Whirlwind 1964-07-26
Samurai Pirate 1963-10-26
Legacy of the 500,000 1963-04-18
High and Low 1963-03-01
Attack Squadron 1963-01-03
Chûshingura 1962-11-03
Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong 1962-06-01
Doburoku no Tatsu 1962-04-29
Sanjuro 1962-01-01
The Important Man 1961-11-03
The Youth and His Amulet 1961-09-17
Yojimbo 1961-04-25
The Masterless 47 – Part II 1961-02-25
Daredevil in the Castle 1961-01-03
The Masterless 47 1960-12-25
The Bad Sleep Well 1960-09-19
Man Against Man 1960-08-14
The Storm of the Pacific 1960-04-26
The Gambling Samurai 1960-03-28
The Last Gunfight 1960-01-03
The Three Treasures 1959-11-01
Desperado Outpost 1959-10-06
Saga of the Vagabonds 1959-08-09
Samurai Saga 1959-04-28
The Big Boss 1959-01-15
The Hidden Fortress 1958-12-28
Theater of Life 1958-11-23
All About Marriage 1958-05-26
Yaji and Kita on the Road 1958-04-29
The Rickshaw Man 1958-04-21
A Holiday in Tokyo 1958-04-15
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II 1958-01-03
Down Town 1957-10-29
The Lower Depths 1957-10-01
A Dangerous Hero 1957-07-30
Yagyu Secret Scrolls 1957-04-14
Good Luck to These Two 1957-02-19
A Man in the Storm 1957-02-05
Throne of Blood 1957-01-15
Rebels on the High Sea 1956-08-08
Scoundrel 1956-05-10
A Wife's Heart 1956-05-03
Settlement of Love 1956-03-28
The Underworld 1956-02-26
Rainy Night Duel 1956-01-29
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island 1956-01-03
I Live in Fear 1955-11-22
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple 1955-07-12
No Time for Tears 1955-05-10
All is Well 2 1955-02-20
All is Well 1955-01-29
A Man Among Men 1955-01-03
The Black Fury 1954-11-30
The Surf 1954-10-20
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto 1954-09-25
Seven Samurai 1954-04-26
The Eagle of the Pacific 1953-10-21
Sunflower Girl 1953-03-26
The Last Embrace 1953-03-11
My Wonderful Yellow Car 1953-01-15
The Man Who Came to Port 1952-11-27
Swift Current 1952-10-23
Tokyo Sweetheart 1952-07-15
Sword for Hire 1952-05-22
Kin no tamago: Golden Girl 1952-05-14
The Life of Oharu 1952-04-17
Foghorn 1952-03-03
Vendetta of a Samurai 1952-01-03
Who Knows a Woman's Heart 1951-12-21
The Life of a Horse Trader 1951-12-07
Sasaki Kojiro 1951-10-26
Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre 1951-08-03
Pirates 1951-07-13
The Idiot 1951-05-23
Elegy 1951-02-22
Beyond Love and Hate 1951-01-11
Rashomon 1950-08-26
Wedding Ring 1950-07-01
Scandal 1950-04-26
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka 1950-01-22
Escape from Prison 1950-01-04
Stray Dog 1949-10-17
Jakoman and Tetsu 1949-07-11
The Quiet Duel 1949-03-19
Drunken Angel 1948-04-27
These Foolish Times 1947-10-12
Snow Trail 1947-08-05

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