Toshirō Mifune Japanese Actor Known for Midway
Toshirō Mifune · actor and film producer · Japanese
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Biography
Toshirō Mifune was a Japanese actor born on 1 April 1920 in Qingdao. He died on 24 December 1997, aged 77. He was known for Midway (1976) and 1941 (1979).
The earliest credit on record for Toshirō Mifune is Snow Trail (1947). His filmography here covers 81 films and 4 TV series from 1947 to 1992. He took on roles such as Yoshii Toranaga in Shōgun (1980), Emperor Meiji in The Battle of Port Arthur (1980) and Tōgō Heihachirō in Battle of the Japan Sea (1969). His last credit during his lifetime is Shadow of the Wolf (1992). His off-screen credits include director on Legacy of the 500,000.
Notable work on record includes Snow Trail, Drunken Angel and Stray Dog.
Awards on record come to 12 wins and 3 nominations. The earliest win listed is Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor in 1952. The list of wins runs up to Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class in 1993.
Filmography
85 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Shadow of the Wolf | Film | |
| 1991 | Shogun Mayeda | Film | |
| 1989 | Death of a Tea Master | Film | |
| 1987 | Princess from the Moon | Film | |
| 1987 | Shatterer | Film | |
| 1987 | Tora-san Goes North | Film | |
| 1984– | Sanga Moyu | TV series | |
| 1984 | The Miracle of Joe Petrel | Film | |
| 1983 | Theater of Life | Film | |
| 1982 | Conquest | Film | |
| 1982 | The Challenge | Film | |
| 1981 | Inchon | Film | |
| 1980– | Shōgun | Yoshii Toranaga | TV series |
| 1980 | The Battle of Port Arthur | Emperor Meiji | Film |
| 1979 | 1941 | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Winter Kills | Film | |
| 1978 | Love and Faith | Film | |
| 1978 | Shogun's Samurai | Film | |
| 1978 | The Fall of Ako Castle | Film | |
| 1977 | Proof of the Man | Film | |
| 1976 | Midway | Isoroku Yamamoto, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto | Film |
| 1975 | Paper Tiger | Film | |
| 1972– | The Lowly Ronin | TV series | |
| 1971– | Dai Chūshingura | TV series | |
| 1971 | Red Sun | Film | |
| 1970 | Machibuse | Film | |
| 1970 | Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo | Film | |
| 1969 | Battle of the Japan Sea | Tōgō Heihachirō | Film |
| 1969 | Red Lion | Film | |
| 1969 | Samurai Banners | Film | |
| 1969 | Shinsengumi | Film | |
| 1968 | Hell in the Pacific | Film | |
| 1968 | Rengōkantai Shireichōkan Yamamoto Isoroku | Film | |
| 1968 | The Sands of Kurobe | Film | |
| 1967 | Japan's Longest Day | Korechika Anami | Film |
| 1967 | Samurai Rebellion | Film | |
| 1966 | Grand Prix | Film | |
| 1966 | The Sword of Doom | Film | |
| 1965 | Red Beard | Film | |
| 1965 | Samurai Assassin | Film | |
| 1965 | Sanshiro Sugata | Film | |
| 1963 | Attack Squadron! | Film | |
| 1963 | High and Low | Film | |
| 1963 | Legacy of the 500,000 | Director | Film |
| 1963 | The Lost World of Sinbad | Film | |
| 1962 | Ánimas Trujano | Film | |
| 1962 | Chūshingura: Hana no Maki, Yuki no Maki | Film | |
| 1962 | Home-Brewed Tatsu | Film | |
| 1962 | Sanjuro | Film | |
| 1961 | The Story of Osaka Castle | Film | |
| 1961 | Yojimbo | Film | |
| 1960 | Storm Over the Pacific | Film | |
| 1960 | The Bad Sleep Well | Film | |
| 1960 | The Last Gunfight | Film | |
| 1959 | Desperado Outpost | Film | |
| 1959 | Life of an Expert Swordsman | Film | |
| 1959 | The Big Boss | Film | |
| 1959 | The Birth of Japan | Film | |
| 1958 | Rickshaw Man | Film | |
| 1958 | The Hidden Fortress | Film | |
| 1957 | Be Happy, These Two Lovers | Film | |
| 1957 | The Lower Depths | Film | |
| 1957 | Throne of Blood | Macbeth | Film |
| 1957 | Yagyu Secret Scrolls | Film | |
| 1956 | A Wife's Heart | Film | |
| 1956 | Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island | Film | |
| 1956 | Underworld | Film | |
| 1955 | I Live in Fear | Film | |
| 1955 | Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple | Film | |
| 1954 | Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto | Film | |
| 1954 | Seven Samurai | Kikuchiyo | Film |
| 1953 | Eagle of the Pacific | Film | |
| 1952 | The Life of Oharu | Film | |
| 1952 | The Man Who Came to Port | Film | |
| 1952 | Tôkyô no koibito | Film | |
| 1952 | Vendetta for a Samurai | Film | |
| 1951 | Pirates | Film | |
| 1951 | The Idiot | Film | |
| 1950 | Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka | Film | |
| 1950 | Rashomon | Film | |
| 1950 | Scandal | Film | |
| 1949 | Stray Dog | Film | |
| 1949 | The Quiet Duel | Film | |
| 1948 | Drunken Angel | Film | |
| 1947 | Snow Trail | Film |
Awards and nominations
12 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class | Won | |
| 1989 | Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Won | |
| 1988 | Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor | Won | |
| 1986 | Medal with Purple Ribbon | Won | |
| 1966 | Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor | Red Beard | Won |
| 1965 | Volpi Cup for Best Actor | Red Beard | Won |
| 1962 | Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor | Yojimbo | Won |
| 1961 | Volpi Cup for Best Actor | Yojimbo | Won |
| 1952 | Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor | Won | |
| Golden Arrow Award | Won | ||
| Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1987 | Japan Academy Film Prize | Nominated | |
| 1980 | Primetime Emmy Award | Nominated | |
| 1955 | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Sachiko Yoshimine (1950 to 1995, ended by death). He had 2 children on record.
Toshirō Mifune Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Toshirō Mifune at the time of death?
Toshirō Mifune died on 24 December 1997 at the age of 77. He was born on 1 April 1920.
What is Toshirō Mifune known for?
Toshirō Mifune was known for Midway (1976) and 1941 (1979).
What is Toshirō Mifune’s nationality?
Toshirō Mifune was Japanese, born in Qingdao.
Who was Toshirō Mifune married to?
Toshirō Mifune’s marriages on record are to Sachiko Yoshimine (1950 to 1995).
Has Toshirō Mifune won any awards?
Yes. 12 awards are on record, including Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class (1993).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q37001), accessed October 2026
- Photo: 映画世界社 (Eiga Sekai Publications, Inc.) · Public domain
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