Toshirō Mifune Actor photo

Personal Info

Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 1, 1920
Died
December 24, 1997 (at 77 years old)
Place of Birth
Qingdao, China
Popularity
1.3
Available Movies
8 released

External Links

Toshirō Mifune

三船敏郎

Actor Qingdao, China 6

Awards & Nominations

Major awards verified (BAFTA)
0 Wins
1 Nominations
BAFTA
1 nom.
Complete Award Details 1 Major
11 Wins
3 Nominations
Other
11 1 nom.
Emmy
1 nom.
BAFTA
1 nom.
Year Award Result
1955 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1988 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor
1987 Japan Academy Film Prizes
1986 Medal with Purple Ribbon
1980 Primetime Emmy Award
1966 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor Red Beard
1965 Volpi Cup for Best Actor Red Beard
1962 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor Yojimbo
1961 Volpi Cup for Best Actor Yojimbo
1952 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor
- Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Golden Arrow Award
Year Award
1988 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor
1986 Medal with Purple Ribbon
1966 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor Red Beard
1965 Volpi Cup for Best Actor Red Beard
1962 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor Yojimbo
1961 Volpi Cup for Best Actor Yojimbo
1952 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor
- Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Golden Arrow Award
Year Award
1955 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1987 Japan Academy Film Prizes
1980 Primetime Emmy Award
Year Festival Award For
1955 BAFTA Best Leading Actor -
Award details source: Wikidata

About Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune was born on 1 April 1920 in Qingdao, China. Toshirō Mifune passed away on 24 December 1997 at the age of 77. We have 8 films with Toshirō Mifune available. Among Toshirō Mifune's most popular films: Seven Samurai, High and Low, Rashomon, Yojimbo, Throne of Blood.

Toshirō Mifune was a renowned Japanese actor, born on April 1, 1920, in Qingdao, China. He is celebrated for his powerful performances in classic films directed by Akira Kurosawa, which significantly shaped Japanese cinema. Mifune gained international acclaim for his roles in notable films such as "Seven Samurai," where he portrayed the fierce and noble warrior Kikuchiyo, and "Rashomon," which showcased his versatility as an actor in a story that explores the nature of truth and perspective. Another significant film in his career was "Yojimbo," where he played the cunning and resourceful ronin, a character that further solidified his status as a cinematic icon. Mifune's contributions to film continued until his death on December 24, 1997, leaving behind a legacy that influences actors and filmmakers worldwide.

Best Known Films of Toshirō Mifune

Career Statistics - Toshirō Mifune

8
Total Credits
22
Years Active
1950 - 1971
8
Avg. Movie Rating
1.3
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor
8 films
Top Genres
Drama (7) Action (3) Crime (2) Thriller (2) Comedy (1)

Frequent Co-Stars of Toshirō Mifune

Best Movies with Toshirō Mifune

A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.

Toshirō Mifune has 8 films released between 1950 and 1971.

Seven Samurai (1954) 8.6

Seven Samurai

1954

Kikuchiyo

High and Low (1963) 8.4

High and Low

1963

Kingo Gondo

Rashomon (1950) 8.1

Rashomon

1950

Tajômaru

Yojimbo (1961) 8.2

Yojimbo

1961

Sanjuro Kuwabatake...

Throne of Blood (1957) 8.0

Throne of Blood

1957

Taketoki Washizu

The Hidden Fortress (1958) 8.0

The Hidden Fortress

1958

General Rokurota M...

Sanjuro (1962) 8.0

Sanjuro

1962

Sanjûrô Tsubaki /...

Red Sun (1971) 6.8

Red Sun

1971

Kuroda Jubei