Toshirō Mifune
from Qingdao, China
from 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.
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Tsukada
The Benshi
Kroomak
Taoka
Ieyasu Tokugawa
Nagao Tamekage
Kukkune no jî
Shūichirō Hase
Rikyu Sen-no
Murai
Junkichi Ueno
Hikozaemon Ōkubo
Taketori-no-Miyatsuko
Kyūbei Matsufuji
Kōzō Kanzaki
Shūsai Kondō
Fisherman
Hyōtarō Aonari
Sanjuro Hinoki
Sûrônin Rakuyôjûrô
Admiral Heihachiro Togo
Sûrônin Hinoki Sajûrô
Tokugawa Ieyasu
(Unknown)
Tamon Umei
(Unknown)
Toru Yoshida
Sanjuro Hinoki
Masao Tadokoro
Saito-San
Tamon Umei
Shogun's Commander
Sanjuro Hinoki
Emperor Meiji
Lord Yoshi Toranaga
Keith
Kindaichi of 11th Generation in "The Woman in the Eye"
Sadanobu Matsudaira
Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
Yoshinao Tokugawa
Captain Takeo Murata
Taiko Hideyoshi
Kosuke Oishi
Tsuchiya Michinao
Sakuzaemon Okumura
Yohei Kori
Kosuke Oishi
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Ambassador Kagoyama
Kuroda Jubei
Producer
Yojimbo/Sasa
Shojiro Goto
Yojimbo
Kinugasa Tadao
Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto
Kansuke Yamamoto
Yūichirō Takase
Admiral Heihachiro Togo
Gonzo
Isami Kondo
Kitagawa
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
The Day the Sun Rose
Kumaza
Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda
Isaburo Sasahara
War Minister General Korechika Anami
Abare Gōemon
Toranosuke Shimada
Osami
Heihachirô Murakami
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Izō Yamura
Tsuruchiyo Niiro
Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
Shogoro Yano
Omura
Sergeant Kosugi
Lord Akashi
Lt. Colonel Senda
Kingo Gondo
Takeichi Matsuo
Sukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]
Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
Tatsu
Zhang Zhizhang
Genba Tawaraboshi
Mohei
(Unknown)
Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
Fudo-Myo (Immovable Bright King)
Ánimas Trujano
Detective Saburo Fujioka
Kunisada Chuji
Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi
Kaji
Kôichi Nishi
Kazuo Momoi
Kashimura
Heihachiro Komaki
Rokuro Kai
Battalion Commander
Prince Yamato Takeru
Tasaburo
Tenkai's nephew Jirō
Matsugorō Tomishima
Toshinoshin Taya
Acting teacher
(Unknown)
General Rokurota Makabe
Taketoki Washizu
Saburō Watari
Toshio Maruyama
Tasaburō Kasumi
Kawada
Sutekichi the Thief
Yoshio Tsuruishi
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Masahiko Koseki
Chief Inspector Kumada
Shuntarō Ōhira
Kenkichi
Kanji
Matsuo Tokuzō
"Buick" Maki
Daikichi Risshun
Daikichi Risshun
Mitsuo Yano
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Kiichi Nakajima
Kikuchiyo
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Skipper of the Utashima-maru
Eiichi Tsuda
Matsumura
Shinkichi / Hayakawa
Ippei Hitachi
1st Lieutenant Tomonaga
Mataemon Araki
Chiyokichi
Katsunosuke
(Unknown)
Sasa Hayatenosuke
Kurokawa
Shunsuke Kosugi
Gorō Niinuma
Gorō Sakata
Prosecutor Daisuke Toki
Denkichi Akama
Tora
Kenji Kawakami
Miyamoto Musashi
Yonetaro Katayama
Mizuno
Shinkichi
Teisaku Nagasawa
Ichirô Aoye
Takeshi Ema
Tajômaru
Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki
Tetsu
Det. Murakami
Matsunaga
Eijima
Genzaburo Onō, Gang Boss