Toshiro Mifune
1 April 1920 – 24 December 1997
Toshiro Mifune was a Japanese actor widely regarded as one of the greatest film stars in cinema history. He is best known for his frequent collaborations with director Akira Kurosawa in films such as Rashomon, Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood, and Yojimbo. His powerful, dynamic performances brought Japanese cinema to international prominence.
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Life events
Toshiro Mifune was born to Japanese parents in Qingdao, China.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgMifune served in the aerial photography unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during the war.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgMifune entered the film industry through a new-faces contest and signed with Toho.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgMifune starred in Kurosawa's Rashomon, which won the Golden Lion at Venice and brought Japanese cinema global attention.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgMifune played Kikuchiyo in Kurosawa's epic Seven Samurai, one of the most acclaimed films ever made.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgMifune's performance in Yojimbo won him the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgMifune established his own production company, Mifune Productions.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgRed Beard marked the last of sixteen films Mifune made with director Akira Kurosawa.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgMifune reached international audiences playing Lord Toranaga in the miniseries Shogun.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgMifune died of organ failure in Mitaka, Tokyo.
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