Biography
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).
Filmography
all 123
Movies 83
TV Shows 40
Director 3
Voice 3
self 2
Narrator 1
FRONTIERS (2023)
Yoko (2023)
Atom's Last Shot (2022)
All Because of Me (2022)
What to Do With the Dead Kaiju? (2022)
Saturday Fiction (2021)
Bullets, Bones and Blocked Noses (2021)
The Asian Angel (2021)
Namonaihi: A Day with No Name (2021)
A Madder Red (2021)
We Made a Beautiful Bouquet (2021)
Room Laundering (2018)
Invisible (2018)
Modest Heroes (2018)
Eerie: Invisible Face (2018)
We Are Rockets! (2018)
Room Laundering (2018)
Human, Space, Time and Human (2018)
The White Girl (2017)
Detective Yugami (2017)
Ernesto (2017)
Her Love Boils Bathwater (2016)
Over the Fence (2016)
Sleepeeer Hit! (2016)
Foujita (2015)
Candy House (2015)
Gassoh (2015)
Keisei Saimin no Otoko (2015)
To Give a Dream (2015)
The World of Kanako (2014)
Airport 2013 (2014)
Wednesday Downtown (2014)
Villiany Ganbo (2014)
The Thorns of Alice (2014)
S -The Last Policeman (2014)
The Human Trust (2013)
Present for You (2013)
Mr. Go (2013)
Real (2013)
The Great Passage (2013)
Yae's Sakura (2013)
Family Song (2012)
My Way (2011)
Poongsan (2011)
I Wish (2011)
Atami's Police Investigators (2010)
Midnight Diner (2009)
The Warrior and the Wolf (2009)
Air Doll (2009)
My Sister (2009)
Then Summer Came (2008)
Adrift in Tokyo (2007)
Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad (2007)
Retribution (2007)
The Pavillion Salamandre (2006)
Sway (2006)
Big River (2006)
Time Limit Investigator (2006)
Scrap Heaven (2005)
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005)
House of Himiko (2005)
Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers (2005)
Princess Raccoon (2005)
In the Pool (2005)
Making of Hazard (2005)
Pacchigi! (2005)
Blood and Bones (2004)
Black Kiss (2004)
Out of This World (2004)
Shinsengumi! (2004)
Beginner (2003)
Azumi (2003)
Kao (2003)
Bright Future (2003)
Transparent (2002)
Searchin' for My Polestar (2002)
Kamen Rider Kuuga: Special Edition (2001)
Platonic Sex (2001)
The Scent of Jealousy (2001)
Zaion: I Wish You Were Here (2001)
Kamen Rider Kuuga: Good Job (2001)
Kamen Rider Kuuga: New Year's Dream (2001)
Kamen Rider Kuuga Super Secret Video: Kuuga vs. the Strong Monster Go-Jiino-Da (2000)
Kamen Rider Kuuga (2000)
Kamen Rider (1971)
Oliver na Inu, (Gosh!!) Konoyarou Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1976-02-16 (48 years old)
Birth Name小田切 譲
Birth PlaceTsuyama, Japan
Height176-centimeter
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known Asオダギリ ジョー, Jō Odagiri, 小田切 譲, 小田切 让, Joe Odagiri
AwardsElan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year, Yūjirō Ishihara Newcomer Award, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor
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