Joe Odagiri

About

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,...

Known for

Kamen RiderSeries • 1971Wednesday DowntownSeries • 2014The World HeritageSeries • 2014Midnight DinerSeries • 2009Kamen Rider KuugaSeries • 2000Time Limit InvestigatorSeries • 2006Midnight Diner: Tokyo StoriesSeries • 2016Yae's SakuraSeries • 2013Atom's Last ShotSeries • 2022I Love Tokyo Legend - Kawaii Detective -Series • 2012Bullets, Bones and Blocked NosesSeries • 2021Shinobi: Heart Under BladeMovie • 2005My Dear ExesSeries • 2021My WayMovie • 2011Sleepeeer Hit!Series • 2016We Made a Beautiful BouquetMovie • 2021Midnight Diner 2Movie • 2016Air DollMovie • 2009Blood and BonesMovie • 2004Human, Space, Time and HumanMovie • 2018Modest HeroesMovie • 2018AzumiMovie • 2003The World of KanakoMovie • 2014I WishMovie • 2011