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Toshiro Mifune
Japanese actor (1920–1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Toshiro Mifune (三船 敏郎, Mifune Toshirō, April 1, 1920 – December 24, 1997) was a Japanese actor and producer. A winner of numerous awards and accolades over a lengthy career,[1][2] Mifune is best known for starring in Akira Kurosawa's critically acclaimed jidaigeki films such as Rashomon (1950), Seven Samurai (1954), Throne of Blood (1957), The Hidden Fortress (1958) and Yojimbo (1961). He also portrayed Miyamoto Musashi in Hiroshi Inagaki's Samurai Trilogy (1954–1956), Lord Toranaga in the NBC television miniseries Shōgun, and Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto in three different films.[3] He is widely considered one of the greatest actors of all time.[4][5]
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The native form of this personal name is Mifune Toshiro. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
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Toshiro Mifune | |
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![]() Mifune in 1954 | |
Born | (1920-04-01)April 1, 1920 Seitō, Shandong, China |
Died | December 24, 1997(1997-12-24) (aged 77) Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan |
Resting place | Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan |
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Years active | 1947–1995 |
Spouse |
Sachiko Yoshimine
(m. 1950; died 1995) |
Partner | Mika Kitagawa |
Children | 3 |
Military career | |
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Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1940–1945 |
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Unit | Aerial Photography |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Signature | ![]() |
Website | mifuneproductions |
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