Joe Shishido - Actor Profile

Joe Shishido

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 6, 1933
Birth Place: Kita, Osaka, Japan

About 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).

Joe Shishido Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joe Shishido reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Joe Shishido's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Joe Shishido's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Cleanup, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Joe Shishido Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joe Shishido's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Joe Shishido has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2002 Yakuza Jihad - Super Hit Similar →
2001 Drowning Fish Ace no Jo Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Stairway to the Distant Past Jo Shishido Hit Similar →
1994 The Most Terrible Time in My Life Joe Super Hit Similar →
1991 Danger Point: The Road to Hell - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Leave My Girl Alone Bar Owner Super Hit Similar →
1984 Sukanpin Walk Tatsuya Sekikawa Super Hit Similar →
1983 Our Wedding - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Fossilized Wilderness - Super Hit Similar →
1977 High Seas Hijack Chief Engineer Kosai Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Alaska Story - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode Katsutoshi Otomo Hit Similar →
1973 The Hard Core Criminal - Super Hit Similar →
1972 New Abashiri Prison Story: Honor and Humanity, Ammunition That Attracts the Storm - Super Hit Similar →
1972 New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line - Hit Similar →
1971 A Man's World - Super Hit Similar →
1971 New Shameless School Gebageba Super Hit Similar →
1970 Shameless School: Tackle Kiss Macaroni Super Hit Similar →
1970 New Prison Walls of Abashiri: High Stakes at Abashiri - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Shameless School: Health Check in the Nude Macaroni Super Hit Similar →
1970 Charming Men Kobe Saburo Super Hit Similar →
1970 A Hoodlum At The Risk Of His Life - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Profile of a Boss' Son - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Cleanup - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Rough One Imano's Bodyguard Super Hit Similar →
1969 Yakuza Wanderer: Villainous Livelihood - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Stardust Wharf - Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Return of the Filthy Seven - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Massacre Gun Ryûichi Kuroda Hit Similar →
1967 Asia-Pol George Hit Similar →
1967 Branded to Kill Gorô Hanada Hit Similar →
1967 A Colt Is My Passport Shuji Kamimura Hit Similar →
1965 The Dragon of Macao Aizu Super Hit Similar →
1962 Mexico Drifter - Super Hit Similar →
1961 I'll End in Hell Joji Dan Super Hit Similar →
1961 Gun of Nosappu - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Pacific Porters - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Tales of a Gunman: The Man Without Tomorrow Jo of the Colt Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Rambler Rides Again - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Man with a Sinister Laugh Ken Super Hit Similar →
1960 Ryuji, the Gun Slinger Gin of the Colt Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Boy Who Came Back Kajita Super Hit Similar →
1957 Temptation Goro Yasui Super Hit Similar →
1956 Frankie the Milkman Zenkichi Matsubara Super Hit Similar →
1956 Shiawase wa doko ni Tetsuo Shimura Super Hit Similar →
1956 Seishun wo warera ni Takai Super Hit Similar →
1956 Called to the Stand - Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Doctor - Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Maid's Kid - Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Black Current Newspaper Reporter Super Hit Similar →

Joe Shishido - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joe Shishido?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe Shishido is "The Cleanup" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Joe Shishido acted in?

Joe Shishido has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joe Shishido?

Other notable films include "Profile of a Boss' Son", "The Doctor", and "The Rambler Rides Again".

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