
Joel Torre
Known for Acting · 170 credits
- Born
- 1961-06-19 (age 64)
- Place of birth
- Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
- Also known as
- José Rizalino de León Torre · Jose Rizalino De Leon 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.
Known For
TV Shows (24)

Dirty Linen
2023
as Rolando Sinag / Abe Matias

Incognito
2025
as Philip Rivera

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
2003
as Anton Garcia

Sagrado
2024
as Ernesto Malonzo / Estong

A Secret in Prague
2026
as Norberto Ruiz

Marina
2004
as Elias Sto. Domingo

Zorro
2009
as Roberto Pelaez / Rosso

Juan dela Cruz
2013
as Jose "Pepe" Guerrero

100 Days to Heaven
2011
as Andres Delgado

Grazilda
2010
as Fernando

On the Wings of Love
2015
as Soliman "Mang Sol" Olivar

Iisa Pa Lamang
2008
as Rolando Ramirez

Pangarap na Bituin
2007
as Cocoy Mendoza

Roja
2025
as Emil "Uno" Padua

Noli Me Tangere
1993
as Crisostomo Ibarra
Saan Darating Ang Umaga?
2008
as Ruben Rodrigo

Gulong ng Palad
2006
as Tomas Santos

Honesto
2013
as Hugo Layer
Mukha
2005
as Guido

Lorenzo's Time
2012
as Badong Gamboa

Starla
2019
as Mang Greggy

On the Job
2021
as Tatang

One Good Day
2022
as Eddie Rodrigo

kiDnap GAME
as Miguel
Movies (146)

The Bourne Legacy
2012
as Citrus Samaritan

Isolated
2025
as Peter

Boso
2005

McBain
1991
as Chauffeur

Pang MMK
2018

And the Breadwinner Is...
2025
as Popsie

The Healing
2012
as Melchor

Outside
2024
as Arturo

Of the Flesh
1983
as Goryo

Pinoy/Blonde
2005

Moro
2023
as Bapa Hamid

Baliw
2007

A Special Memory
2026
Chavit
2003
as Sotero

Last Take, Last Shot
2005

Rigodon
2006
as Dante
Nena
1995

The Hearing
2024
as Fiscal Mariano

Miracle in Cell No. 7
2019
as Boss Sol

Pepot Artista
2005
as Himself/Taxi Driver

Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre
1994
as Ronald Arandia
Ang Kapitbahay
2003
as Nicanor

Near Death
2025

A Change of Heart
2000
as Francis

The Child
2000
as Rudy

Surviving Evil
2009
as Joey Valencia

DNA
1997
as Taka

Amigo
2011
as Rafael

Pridyider
2012
as Mr. Benitez

1st Time
2003
as Chino Lee

Ikaw Lang Ang Mahal
2022
as Butch Alipato

Die Beautiful
2016
as Trisha's father

High Voltage
1995
as Edu's partner

On the Job
2013
as Mario "Tatang" Maghari

Captive
2012

Unfaithful Wife
1986
as Fidel

José Rizal
1998
as Ibarra / Simoun

A Secret Affair
2012
as Jimmy

Lolo and the Kid
2024
as Lolo

Rollerboys
1995
as Ernest

Sinner's Club
2025
as Danny

Batang West Side
2001
as Juan Mijares

Redeem Her Honor
1995
as Daniel

Everyone Knows Every Juan
2025
as Roel

Naked Under the Moon
1999
as Lauro Paharon

Shining Star
1985
as Garry Diaz
Kamera Obskura
2012

Lastikman: Unang Banat
2004

The Son of Brocka
2005

Isla
1985
as Sonny

The Promise
2007
as Gustin

The Marquis
2011
as Le commandant du SWAT

Baler
2008
as Commandante Teodorico Luna Novicio

Tisay
2016
as Brando

Spirit Warriors
2000
as Roman

Subject: I Love You
2011
as Marlon

Gold, Silver, Death
1982
as Miguel Lorenzo

Bagets 2
1984
as Special Sabet

The New King
1986
as Rex

Evolution of a Filipino Family
2004
as Mayor

Sa Ilalim ng Cogon
2005

Visitor
2025
as Amir

Third World Hero
2000
as Jose Rizal

Shake, Rattle & Roll III
1991
as Milton (segment "Ate")
Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar
1996
as Emilio Aguinaldo

The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
1993

Huling Biyahe
2012
as Kasamahan 2 / Direk Joe

Esperanza: The Movie
1999
as Raul

Green Paradise
2007
as Ronaldo

Eskapo
1995
as Jorge Cabardo

Felix Manalo
2015
as Teofilo Ramos

Century of Birthing
2011
as Amang Tiburcio

Milagros
1997
as Junie

Under a Piaya Moon
2024
as Lolo Poldo

Sanib
2003
as Armando

Kuya
2004
as Jill's Pa

Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
as Tasan

Sana Naman
1996
as Pilo

The Call of the River
2004
as Damian

First Lessons
1989

Kiss Mo 'Ko
1999
as Bart Mallari

Ploning
2008
as Old Siloy

Say That You Love Me
2005
as Gabriel

Olongapo: The Great American Dream
1987
as Joel
Utang Ni Tatang
2002
as Mike

Juana C. The Movie
2013

In Your Eyes
2010
as Dr. Samuel Olfindo

Just the 3 of Us
2016
as Arturo Manalo

The Patriarch
2013
as Andres

Pakisabi Na Lang... Mahal Ko Siya
2002
as Melencio

Mumbaki
1996
as Dr. Felix Lorenzo

Circle of Bones
2021
as Realtor

Beware: Bed Sins
1985

The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995

Once Upon a Time
1987
as Bakal

Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
1988

My First Romance
2003
as Dante (segment "Two Hearts")

Padre de Familia
2016

Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday
1993
as Redentor

Northern Lights: A Journey to Love
2017
as Kado
Umiyak Pati Langit
1991

Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi
2012

Wake Up... Maruja
1978
as Joel

Flight of an Angel
2011
Seventeen
1999
as Emong

The Graduates
1986

Affliction
2008
as Dulpo

Shake, Rattle & Roll
1984
as Johnny / Juanito (segment "Baso")

Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice
1994
as Fernando

Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy
1995

The Diplomat Hotel
2013

Prisoner in the Dark
1986
as Lito / Eddie

Jacqueline Comes Home: The Chiong Story
2018
as Dionisio Chiong

Still Lives
1999
as Cop - Narrator

I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa
1986
as Gilbert

Bullet Day
2024

Machete: Istatwang Buhay
1990
as Eddie Boy

The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro
2012
as Joel Torre

Umaaraw, Umuulan
2006
as Paolo's Dad

Sister
1991
as Milton Redoblado
About Joel Torre
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. With 170 credits spanning from 1978 to 2026, Joel Torre has appeared in 146 films and 24 TV shows.
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Most Popular Joel Torre Movies
- The Bourne Legacy (2012) — as Citrus Samaritan
- Isolated (2025) — as Peter
- Boso (2005)
- McBain (1991) — as Chauffeur
- Pang MMK (2018)
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