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Joe Odagiri
Joe Odagiri

Joe Odagiri

Actor · Writer
50 years (Feb 16, 1976)Okayama, Japan
Known for
  1. 1971 Yusuke Godaiin Kamen Rider
  2. 2011 Tatsuo Hasegawain My Way
  3. 2016 Kogurein Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
Born in Okayama in 1976, Joe Odagiri became a household name in Japan as the lead of the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Kuuga (2000). He quickly moved into auteur cinema, working with Kiyoshi Kurosawa on Bright Future (2003), with Satoshi Miki on Adrift in Tokyo (2007), and with Kazuyoshi Kumakiri on Sketches of Kaitan City (2010). Internationally he stood out in Kim Ki-duk's Dream (2008) and later directed the meditative period piece They Say Nothing Stays the Same (2019). He is one of the most respected screen actors of his generation in East Asia.
Known for
  1. 1971 Yusuke Godaiin Kamen Rider
  2. 2011 Tatsuo Hasegawain My Way
  3. 2016 Kogurein Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
Born in Okayama in 1976, Joe Odagiri became a household name in Japan as the lead of the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Kuuga (2000). He quickly moved into auteur cinema, working with Kiyoshi Kurosawa on Bright Future (2003), with Satoshi Miki on Adrift in Tokyo (2007), and with Kazuyoshi Kumakiri on Sketches of Kaitan City (2010). Internationally he stood out in Kim Ki-duk's Dream (2008) and later directed the meditative period piece They Say Nothing Stays the Same (2019). He is one of the most respected screen actors of his generation in East Asia.
Movies: 68 titles
TV Shows: 34 titles
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深夜食堂 6
Kogure · 1 episode
★ 10.0
2026–
Satoko Always
Muramoto Kengo
★ 6.0
2026
The Samurai and the Prisoner
Koori Juemon
★ 7.9
2026
★ 6.7
2026Season 1
Bring Him Down to a Portable Size
Riko's brother
★ 6.8
2025
On Summer Sand
Osamu Koura
★ 8.1
2025
The Solitary Gourmet
Shop Owner
★ 7.3
2025
90 Years Old – So What?
Repairman
★ 8.7
2024
Sell My Hand
Okuwa Kitaro · 10 episodes
★ 7.0
2023–
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joe Odagiri and where are they from?
Joe Odagiri is 50 years old, born on February 16, 1976 in Okayama, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Joe Odagiri?
Joe Odagiri is best known for roles in My Way, Azumi, Air Doll.
How many movies has Joe Odagiri been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Joe Odagiri has appeared in 68 movies and 34 TV shows.
What was Joe Odagiri's first movie?
The career of Joe Odagiri began with Jubaku: Spellbound (1999).
What is Joe Odagiri's most recent movie or series?
Joe Odagiri's most recent release is 深夜食堂 6, which premiered on October 20, 2026.
What TV shows has Joe Odagiri appeared in?
On television, Joe Odagiri has appeared in Kamen Rider, Midnight Diner, Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories, My Dear Exes.
Does Joe Odagiri have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Joe Odagiri's upcoming work includes: The Canary's Lullaby (2026).
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Joe Odagiri
Joe Odagiri
1976-02-16 · Okayama, Japan

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).

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