Joe Shishido
Known for
Acting
Born
December 6, 1933
Birthplace
Kita, Osaka, Japan
Died
January 18, 2020 (aged 86)
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).
Best known work
Branded to Kill
1967
Youth of the Beast
1963
Gate of Flesh
1964
A Colt is My Passport
1967
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode
1974
Edo Porn
1981
Flower & Snake II莱2233.wf
2005
Kisaragi
2007
Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards!
1963
Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
1988Filmography
2026
Twist & Shoot: Mister Suzukias Self (archive footage)
2012
The Final Judgementas Lao Porto
2011
2010
A Night in Nude: Salvationas Naoki Yamagami
2009
The Codeas Detective 500
2007
Switching – Goodbye Meas Yoshinosuke Yoshida
2007
Kisaragias Ooiso Long Beach Host
2007
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2005
Detective Office 5as 500
2005
2005
2005
2005
Flower & Snake II莱2233.wfas Takayoshi Tooyama
2005
2005
2004
2004
2004
2002
2001
Drowning Fishas Ace no Jo