Joel Torre

Biography

Joel Torre is a Filipino actor. He began performing on stage at age seven and rose to fame in the 1980s for his roles in period and historical drama, including Oro, Plata, Mata (1982), Karnal (1983), and José Rizal (1998). His accolades include a Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival Award, three Gawad Urian, and a FAMAS Award.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Bourne Legacy (2012) — Citrus Samaritan
2. The Marquis (2011) — Le commandant du SWAT
3. Outside (2024) — Arturo
4. Dirty Linen (2023) — Rolando Sinag / Abe Matias
5. On the Job (2013) — Mario "Tatang" Maghari
6. DNA (1997) — Taka
7. McBain (1991) — Chauffeur
8. Lolo and the Kid (2024) — Lolo
9. Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004) — Mayor
10. Captive (2012)
11. Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019) — Boss Sol
12. Surviving Evil (2009) — Joey Valencia
13. Amigo (2011) — Rafael
14. High Voltage (1995) — Edu's partner
15. Batang West Side (2001) — Juan Mijares
16. Century of Birthing (2011) — Amang Tiburcio
17. Die Beautiful (2016) — Trisha's Father
18. Gold, Silver, Death (1982) — Miguel Lorenzo
19. Naked Under the Moon (1999) — Lauro Paharon
20. Of the Flesh (1983) — Goryo
21. The Child (2000) — Rudy
22. Pridyider (2012) — Mr. Benitez
23. Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984) — Johnny / Juanito (segment "Baso")
24. And the Breadwinner Is... (2025) — Popsie
25. On the Wings of Love (2015) — Soliman "Mang Sol" Olivar
26. Third World Hero (2000) — Jose Rizal
27. Ikaw Lang Ang Mahal (2022) — Butch Alipato
28. Midnight Passion (1983) — Armand Javier
29. The Healing (2012) — Melchor
30. Boso (2005)
31. Isolated (2025) — Peter
32. On the Job (2021) — Tatang
33. Barumbadings (2021)
34. Bituing Walang Ningning (1985) — Garry Diaz
35. Tisay (2016) — Brando
36. The Woman in the Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough (2016)
37. Machete: Istatwang Buhay (1990) — Eddie Boy
38. Affliction (2008) — Dulpo
39. José Rizal (1998) — Ibarra / Simoun
40. 1st Time (2003) — Chino Lee