My Life As A Historian: Japan's Greatest Actor Born 100 Years Ago Today

Toshiro Mifune, one of the greatest actors that ever lived, was born on this day 100 years ago.

Yes, there is a documentary about the man, released in 2016.

I don't admire many entertainers, but two of them are Japanese and Mifune is one of them. Whatever his flaws, as an actor--and an icon of manliness--he was one of the best and he has few peers, only one of which is still alive. (That would be Clint Eastwood.) Such a figure deserves to be remembered and celebrated. While famous for his samurai films, his dramatic turns in more contemporary pieces are what drives home the fact of his mastery of the craft- often directed by the legendary Akira Kurosawa. You are not wasting your time by watching his films; hit up his filmography and start watching.

Then look forward to seeing him appear, in spirit, cast in the role of a Star Knight.