Joe Odagiri profile
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Joe Odagiri

16th February 1976 Okayama, Japan Acting

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 opportunity to study in the United States. He had originally intended to study movie directing at California State University in Fresno, but mistakes in the application process landed him in acting classes. It may have been a blessing in disguise, for two years after studying in Fresno and later starring in a few stage performances in Japan, Odagiri would find himself catapulted to fame in his role in the Kamen Rider series, playing the central character of Kamen Rider Kuuga, Yusuke Godai. He became the predecessor of the "Ikemen Hero" craze (literally, "good-looking actors playing hero roles in popular TV series"). 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).

84 Movies 43 TV Shows 1 In Production 133 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

The Moon poster
The Moon 13th October 2023 as Shohei Dojima
Yoko poster
Yoko 28th July 2023 as Akimasa Kudo
Ernesto poster
Ernesto 6th October 2017 as Freddy Maemura Hurtado
Gassoh poster
Gassoh 26th September 2015 as Tokunoshin Mori
Mr. Go poster
Mr. Go 17th July 2013 as Ito Hiroshi
Real poster
Real 1st June 2013 as Sawano
My Way poster
My Way 21st December 2011 as Tatsuo Hasegawa
Poongsan poster
Poongsan 23rd June 2011 as North Korean Solider
I Wish poster
I Wish 11th June 2011 as Kenji Kinami
Dream poster
Dream 9th October 2008 as Jin
Sway poster
Sway 8th July 2006 as Takeru Hayakawa
Hazard poster
Hazard 11th November 2005 as Shin
Azumi poster
Azumi 10th May 2003 as Bijomaru Mogami
Beginner poster
Beginner 6th October 2003 as Shun Hazama（羽佐間 旬）
Kao poster
Kao 8th April 2003 as Kousuke Nishijima（西島 耕輔）
Kamen Rider poster
Kamen Rider 3rd April 1971 as Yusuke Godai / Kamen Rider Kuuga
Satoko Always poster Coming soon
Satoko Always 18th September 2026