Actor

Toshirō Mifune

April 1, 1920 · 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.

Notable work

8.5
Seven Samurai (1954)
as Kikuchiyo
8
Rashomon (1950)
as Tajômaru
8.1
Yojimbo (1961)
as Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
8.4
High and Low (1963)
as Kingo Gondo
7.9
Throne of Blood (1957)
as Taketoki Washizu
7.9
Sanjuro (1962)
as Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
8
The Hidden Fortress (1958)
as General Rokurota Makabe
5.8
1941 (1979)
as Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
7.6
Stray Dog (1949)
as Det. Murakami
6.6
Midway (1976)
as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
6.8
Red Sun (1971)
as Kuroda Jubei
7.6
Drunken Angel (1948)
as Matsunaga

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