
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).
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
Cast Credits
The Final Judgement
as Lao Porto
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
Detective Office 5
as 500
Drowning Fish
as Ace no Jo
To Love
as Chinen
The Trap
as Jo Shishido
Fukushu no Teio
as Kazunari Inaba