Joe Shishido

Born: 1933-12-06

Birthplace: 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

Neo Chinpira 2: Zoom Goes the Bullet
Neo Chinpira: Zoom Goes the Bullet
Edo Porn
Flower & Snake II
Gate of Flesh
A Night In Nude: Salvation
Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron
Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
Branded to Kill
Cat Girls Gamblers: Abandoned Fangs of Triumph

Top Movie Credits

Edo Porn Jyuppensha Ikku
Gate of Flesh Shintaro Ibuki
Branded to Kill Gorô Hanada