Joe Odagiri
Jō Odagiri (小田切 譲 Odagiri Jō, born February 16, 1976), better known by his stage name Joe Odagiri (オダギリ ジョー Odagiri Jō), is a Japanese actor and musician. South China Morning Post described him as "a rebel, something made evident by his grungy, gothic style"
Odagiri Joe was born in Tsuyama, Okayama prefecture, a small town in central Japan renowned for its beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring. Though he was accepted by Kochi University, he turned it down for an oppor
Since then, Odagiri has appeared in many movies and dramas. He won the Best New Actor Award at the 2003 Japan Academy Awards for his role as the uniquely bisexual nemesis in the film "Azumi", and in the following year, was awarded the Best Supporting Actor Award for his electrifying performance in internationally acclaimed director Kitano Takeshi's 2004 film, "Blood and Bones". Odagiri's creative acting skills and strong presence in films have secured him a place in stardom. He is slated to appear in numerous more films in 2005, including "Maison de Himiko", where he portrays a homosexual man in a relationship with the protagonist (played by Shibasaki Kou's father).
Born
Feb 16, 1976
Okayama, Japan
Known For
Acting
Movies
90 acting
9 crew
Popularity
2.1
Known For
My Way
2011
as Tatsuo Hasegawa
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
2005
as Kouga Gen-no-suke
We Made a Beautiful Bouquet
2021
as Kohei Kaji
Azumi
2003
as Bijomaru Mogami
Modest Heroes
2018
as Invisible Man (voice)
The World of Kanako
2014
as Detective Aikawa
Air Doll
2009
as Sonoda
I Wish
2011
as Kenji Kinami
Retribution
2007
as Dr. Takagi
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