Obituary of Toshiro Mifune

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Toshiro Mifune

Toshiro Mifune (born April 1, 1920 in Qingdao, China) was a film actor who was best known for appearing in over 150 films and for his 16 film collaboration with filmmaker, Akira Kirosawa. Toshiro died on December 24, 1997 and his death was because of multiple organ failure. He died at age 77.

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Toshiro Mifune Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Mifune, Toshiro
    • Common Name: Toshiro Mifune
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Quigdao, China
    • Birth Date: April 01, 1920
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1947-1995
    • Religion: Methodist
    • Net Worth: $61 million
    • Nationality: Japanese
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Brown
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
    • Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

    Toshiro's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Toshiro Mifune
    • Father: Tokuzo Mifune
    • Mother: Sen Mifune
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sachiko Yoshimine (married 1950-1995, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • ShirĂ´ Mifune
      • Takeshi Mifune
    • Daughter(s):
      • Mika Mifune

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 24 1997 at age 77
  • Place: Tokyo, Japan
  • Cause of Death: Multiple organ failure
  • Interment: Buried at Kawasaki in Kanagawa, Japan

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor Japanese Born on April 1st Born in 1920 Died in 1997 Died at age 77 Died from Multiple organ failure

Quotable Quotes:

"[on Akira Kurosawa] I am proud of nothing I have done other than with him." (IMDB)

"Toshiro Mifune will always be remembered for his incredible talent, fierce dedication to his craft, and his timeless cinematic contributions that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Toshiro Mifune had a prolific and successful professional life as one of Japan's most renowned actors, starring in over 170 films and collaborating with legendary director Akira Kurosawa multiple times, until his passing due to natural causes. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-11-01 16:43:04
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