
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). In total, there are 253 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse Joe Shishido's complete filmography — 240 films and 13 series — and find where to watch each title.