Toshiro Mifune
Toshiro Mifune (April 1, 1920 - December 24, 1997) was a charismatic Japanese actor who appeared in almost 170 films. He was best known for his roles in
Akira Kurosawa's masterpieces in the 1950s and 1960s. He often portrayed a samurai or ronin, sometimes rough and gruff, and usually a reluctant hero.
Note: This profile was written in or before 2004.
Toshiro Mifune Facts
Selected Filmography
Seven Samurai |
Shogun |
Midway |
Rashomon |
Yojimbo & Sanjuro |
The Samurai Trilogy |
The Sword of Doom |
Throne of Blood |
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