Toshirō Mifune
Born April 01, 1920 (Age: 106)
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Qingdao, China
Biography
Toshirō Mifune (April 1, 1920 - December 24, 1997) was a Japanese actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Japanese cinema. He was born in Qingdao, China, but was raised in Japan. Mifune's career spanned over 50 years, during which he collaborated extensively with renowned director Akira Kurosawa, creating some of the most iconic films in Japanese cinema. Mifune gained international recognition for his performances in Kurosawa's films, particularly in samurai films. He portrayed strong, dynamic, and often rebellious characters, bringing a raw intensity to his roles. Some of his notable collaborations with Kurosawa include "Rashomon" (1950), "Seven Samurai" (1954), "Yojimbo" (1961), and "The Hidden Fortress" (1958), which inspired George Lucas's "Star Wars." Apart from his work with Kurosawa, Mifune appeared in numerous other films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He played roles in various genres, including dramas, comedies, and war films. Some of his other notable films include "The Throne of Blood" (1957), "High and Low" (1963), and "Red Beard" (1965). Mifune's charismatic presence, powerful performances, and ability to convey complex emotions made him an iconic figure in Japanese cinema. He received international recognition and awards for his contributions to the film industry, including several honors at the Venice Film Festival and a lifetime achievement award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Toshirō Mifune (April 1, 1920 - December 24, 1997) was a Japanese actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Japanese cinema. He was born in Qingdao, China, but was raised in Japan. Mifune's career spanned over 50 years, during which he collaborated extensively with renowned director Akira Kurosawa, creating some of the most iconic films in Japanese cinema.
Mifune gained international recognition for his performances in Kurosawa's films, particularly in samurai films. He portrayed strong, dynamic, and often rebellious characters, bringing a raw intensity to his roles. Some of his notable collaborations with Kurosawa include "Rashomon" (1950), "Seven Samurai" (1954), "Yojimbo" (1961), and "The Hidden Fortress" (1958), which inspired George Lucas's "Star Wars."
Apart from his work with Kurosawa, Mifune appeared in numerous other films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He played roles in various genres, including dramas, comedies, and war films. Some of his other notable films include "The Throne of Blood" (1957), "High and Low" (1963), and "Red Beard" (1965).
Mifune's charismatic presence, powerful performances, and ability to convey complex emotions made him an iconic figure in Japanese cinema. He received international recognition and awards for his contributions to the film industry, including several honors at the Venice Film Festival and a lifetime achievement award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Filmography
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
2002
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as Self
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Age: 82
Shadow of the Wolf
1992
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as Kroomak
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Age: 71
Strawberry Road
1991
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as Taoka
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Age: 71
Journey of Honor
1991
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as Ieyasu Tokugawa
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Age: 71
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode
1990
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as Nagao Tamekage
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Age: 70
Death of a Tea Master
1989
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as Rikyu Sen-no
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Age: 69
cf Girl
1989
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as Shūichirō Hase
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Age: 69
The Demon Comes in Spring
1989
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as Kukkune no jî
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Age: 69
Princess from the Moon
1987
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as Taketori-no-Miyatsuko
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Age: 67
The Retired Samurai
1987
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as Hikozaemon Ōkubo
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Age: 67
Tora-san Goes North
1987
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as Junkichi Ueno
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Age: 67
The Shatterer
1987
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as Murai
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Age: 67
No More God, No More Love
1985
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as Kōzō Kanzaki
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Age: 64
Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire
1984
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as Shūsai Kondō
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Age: 64
The Women of Osaka Castle
1983
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as Tokugawa Ieyasu
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Age: 63
The Challenge
1982
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as Toru Yoshida
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Age: 62
Lowly Ronin
1981
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as Sanjuro Hinoki
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Age: 61
The Bushido Blade
1981
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as Shogun's Commander
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Age: 61
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1
1981
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as Tamon Umei
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Age: 61
Inchon
1981
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as Saito-San
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Age: 61
Port Arthur
1980
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as Emperor Meiji
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Age: 60
1941
1979
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as Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura
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Age: 59
Lord Mito
1978
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as Sakuzaemon Okumura
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Age: 58
The Fall of Ako Castle
1978
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as Tsuchiya Michinao
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Age: 58
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
1978
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as Kosuke Oishi
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Age: 58
Love and Faith
1978
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as Taiko Hideyoshi
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Age: 58
Shag
1978
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as Captain Takeo Murata
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Age: 57
Shogun's Samurai
1978
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as Yoshinao Tokugawa
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Age: 57
Midway
1976
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as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
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Age: 56
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
1969
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as Isami Kondo
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Age: 49
Red Lion
1969
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as Gonzo
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Age: 49
Battle of the Japan Sea
1969
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as Admiral Heihachiro Togo
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Age: 49
Safari 5000
1969
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as Yūichirō Takase
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Age: 49
Samurai Banners
1969
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as Kansuke Yamamoto
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Age: 48
Hell in the Pacific
1968
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as Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda
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Age: 48
Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions
1966
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as Self
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Age: 46
Grand Prix
1966
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as Izō Yamura
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Age: 46
The Mad Atlantic
1966
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as Heihachirô Murakami
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Age: 46
Fort Graveyard
1965
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as Sergeant Kosugi
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Age: 45
The Retreat from Kiska
1965
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as Omura
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Age: 45
Sanshiro Sugata
1965
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as Shogoro Yano
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Age: 45
Red Beard
1965
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as Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
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Age: 44
Samurai Assassin
1965
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as Tsuruchiyo Niiro
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Age: 44
Whirlwind
1964
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as Lord Akashi
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Age: 43
Samurai Pirate
1963
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as Sukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]
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Age: 43
Legacy of the 500,000
1963
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as Takeichi Matsuo
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Age: 43
High and Low
1963
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as Kingo Gondo
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Age: 42
Attack Squadron
1963
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as Lt. Colonel Senda
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Age: 42
Chûshingura
1962
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as Genba Tawaraboshi
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Age: 42
Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong
1962
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as Zhang Zhizhang
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Age: 42
Home-Brewed Tatsu
1962
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as Tatsu
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Age: 42
Sanjuro
1962
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as Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
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Age: 41
The Important Man
1961
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as Ánimas Trujano
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Age: 41
The Youth and His Amulet
1961
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as Fudo-Myo (Immovable Bright King)
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Age: 41
Yojimbo
1961
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as Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
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Age: 41
The Masterless 47 – Part II
1961
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as
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Age: 40
Daredevil in the Castle
1961
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as Mohei
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Age: 40
The Masterless 47
1960
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as Kazuo Momoi
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Age: 40
The Bad Sleep Well
1960
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as Kôichi Nishi
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Age: 40
Man Against Man
1960
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as Kaji
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Age: 40
The Storm of the Pacific
1960
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as Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi
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Age: 40
The Gambling Samurai
1960
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as Kunisada Chuji
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Age: 39
The Last Gunfight
1960
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as Detective Saburo Fujioka
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Age: 39
The Three Treasures
1959
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as Prince Yamato Takeru
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Age: 39
Desperado Outpost
1959
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as Battalion Commander
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Age: 39
Saga of the Vagabonds
1959
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as Rokuro Kai
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Age: 39
Samurai Saga
1959
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as Heihachiro Komaki
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Age: 39
The Big Boss
1959
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as Kashimura
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Age: 38
The Hidden Fortress
1958
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as General Rokurota Makabe
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Age: 38
Theater of Life
1958
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as
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Age: 38
All About Marriage
1958
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as Acting teacher
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Age: 38
Yaji and Kita on the Road
1958
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as Toshinoshin Taya
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Age: 38
The Rickshaw Man
1958
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as Matsugorō Tomishima
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Age: 38
Holiday in Tokyo
1958
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as Tenkai's nephew Jirō
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Age: 38
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
1958
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as Tasaburo
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Age: 37
Rebels on the High Sea
1956
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as Matsuo Tokuzō
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Age: 36
Scoundrel
1956
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as Kanji
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Age: 36
A Wife's Heart
1956
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as Kenkichi
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Age: 36
Settlement of Love
1956
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as Shuntarō Ōhira
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Age: 35
The Underworld
1956
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as Chief Inspector Kumada
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Age: 35
Rainy Night Duel
1956
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as Masahiko Koseki
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Age: 35
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956
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as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
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Age: 35
I Live in Fear
1955
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as Kiichi Nakajima
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Age: 35
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
1955
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as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
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Age: 35
No Time for Tears
1955
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as Mitsuo Yano
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Age: 35
All is Well 2
1955
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as Daikichi Risshun
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Age: 34
All is Well
1955
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as Daikichi Risshun
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Age: 34
A Man Among Men
1955
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as "Buick" Maki
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Age: 34
The Black Fury
1954
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as Eiichi Tsuda
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Age: 34
The Surf
1954
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as Skipper of the Utashima-maru
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Age: 34
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
1954
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as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
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Age: 34
Seven Samurai
1954
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as Kikuchiyo
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Age: 34
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
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as 1st Lieutenant Tomonaga
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Age: 33
Sunflower Girl
1953
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as Ippei Hitachi
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Age: 32
The Last Embrace
1953
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as Shinkichi / Hayakawa
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Age: 32
My Wonderful Yellow Car
1953
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as Matsumura
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Age: 32
Rashomon
1950
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as Tajômaru
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Age: 30
Wedding Ring
1950
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as Takeshi Ema
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Age: 30
Scandal
1950
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as Ichirô Aoye
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Age: 30
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka
1950
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as Teisaku Nagasawa
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Age: 29
Escape from Prison
1950
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as Shinkichi
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Age: 29