Joe Shishido

Joe Shishido

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...

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GenderMale

BirthdateDecember 6, 1933(86 years old)

Place of BirthKita, Osaka, Japan

Joe Shishido

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).

The Final Judgement

Mobile Detectives: The Movie 3

A Night In Nude: Salvation

as Naoki Yamagami

The Code

as Detective 500

Switching – Goodbye Me

as Yoshinosuke Yoshida

Kisaragi

as Ooiso Long Beach Host

Mobile Detectives: The Movie 2

Proud Ambition 5

Proud Ambition 4

Proud Ambition 2