Joe Shishido
Acting
Born December 6, 1933 · Kita, Osaka, Japan
Biography
Beloved Japanese actor most recognizable for his intense, eccentric yakuza film roles and his artificially enlarged cheekbones. He has appeared in over 200 films but is best known in the West for his performance in the cult film Branded to Kill (1967). In Japan, he is also known by the nickname "Joe the Ace" (エースのジョー Ēsu no Jō) for his popular role in the Western Fast-Draw Guy (1961).
Known For · 40 titles
Kimi no na wa
The Files of the Young Kindaichi
Neo Chinpira 2: Zoom Goes the Bullet
Neo Chinpira: Zoom Goes the Bullet
Wind, Clouds, and Rainbow
Pro Hunter
Detective Office 5: Another Story
Big City: Days of Struggle
Flower & Snake II
Prime Minister of Yuhigaoka
Star Wolf
Kingorô no omawari-san
Hashire! Nekketsu Keiji
Necchu Jidai: Keiji Hen
Edo Porn
Quick Draw Joe
Blitz!! Strada 5
Go As Messy As Messy Can Be
The Dragon of Macao
The Rambler in the Sunset
Tsukiyo no kasa
The Rambler Rides Again
Confession
The Setting Sun
The Return of the Filthy Seven
Tiger of the Sea
The Black Current
Blood Shed
The Final Judgement
Codename 348 Female Detective Sashiba
Bored Hatamoto: Letter of Death
Frankie the Milkman
The Guitarist and the Rancher
Twist & Shoot: Mister Suzuki
Red Crow and the Ghost Ship
Machi ga nemuru toki
Gate of Flesh
I'm All Yours
Branded to Kill
None But the Brave