Overview

Know for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
16 Feb, 1976 (48 years old)

Joe Odagiri

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).

Known For

Human, Space, Time and Human
HD
Not Rated
2h 2m 2018

Human, Space, Time and Human

Drama Movie
Her Love Boils Bathwater
HD
N/A
2h 5m 2016

Her Love Boils Bathwater

Drama Movie
Midnight Diner
HD
N/A
1h 59m 2014

Midnight Diner

Drama Movie
Mr. Go
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N/A
2h 12m 2013

Mr. Go

Drama Movie
My Way
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R
2h 17m 2011

My Way

Drama Movie
I Wish
HD
PG
2h 7m 2011

I Wish

Drama Movie

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