
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

Marina
2004
as Elias Sto. Domingo

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
2003
as Anton Garcia

Incognito
2025
as Philip Rivera

Sagrado
2024
as Ernesto Malonzo / Estong

A Secret in Prague
2026
as Norberto Ruiz

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

Honesto
2013
as Hugo Layer

Iisa Pa Lamang
2008
as Rolando Ramirez

100 Days to Heaven
2011
as Andres Delgado

Juan dela Cruz
2013
as Jose "Pepe" Guerrero

Grazilda
2010
as Fernando

Roja
2025
as Emil "Uno" Padua

Zorro
2009
as Roberto Pelaez / Rosso
Saan Darating Ang Umaga?
2008
as Ruben Rodrigo

Pangarap na Bituin
2007
as Cocoy Mendoza

Noli Me Tangere
1993
as Crisostomo Ibarra

Gulong ng Palad
2006
as Tomas Santos

Starla
2019
as Mang Greggy
Mukha
2005
as Guido

Lorenzo's Time
2012
as Badong Gamboa

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

Outside
2024
as Arturo

Isolated
2025
as Peter

McBain
1991
as Chauffeur

Boso
2005

A Special Memory
2026

DNA
1997
as Taka

Pang MMK
2018

And the Breadwinner Is...
2025
as Popsie

On the Job
2013
as Mario "Tatang" Maghari

Ikaw Lang Ang Mahal
2022
as Butch Alipato

The Healing
2012
as Melchor

Miracle in Cell No. 7
2019
as Boss Sol

Near Death
2025

Amigo
2011
as Rafael

The Hearing
2024
as Fiscal Mariano

Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre
1994
as Ronald Arandia

A Change of Heart
2000
as Francis

Surviving Evil
2009
as Joey Valencia

High Voltage
1995
as Edu's partner

Die Beautiful
2016
as Trisha's father

The Child
2000
as Rudy

Naked Under the Moon
1999
as Lauro Paharon

Batang West Side
2001
as Juan Mijares

Captive
2012

The Marquis
2011
as Le commandant du SWAT

Unfaithful Wife
1986
as Fidel

Lastikman: Unang Banat
2004

Pepot Artista
2005
as Himself/Taxi Driver

Redeem Her Honor
1995
as Daniel

Sinner's Club
2025
as Danny

1st Time
2003
as Chino Lee

Tisay
2016
as Brando

Shining Star
1985
as Garry Diaz

Moro
2023
as Bapa Hamid

Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
as Tasan

Lolo and the Kid
2024
as Lolo

Of the Flesh
1983
as Goryo

Evolution of a Filipino Family
2004
as Mayor

Baler
2008
as Commandante Teodorico Luna Novicio

Rollerboys
1995
as Ernest

The Son of Brocka
2005

A Secret Affair
2012
as Jimmy

Subject: I Love You
2011
as Marlon

Shake, Rattle & Roll III
1991
as Milton (segment "Ate")

José Rizal
1998
as Ibarra / Simoun

Just the 3 of Us
2016
as Arturo Manalo
Nena
1995

Northern Lights: A Journey to Love
2017
as Kado

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

Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel
2013
as Curtis

Felix Manalo
2015
as Teofilo Ramos

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

Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi
2012

Ploning
2008
as Old Siloy

The Patriarch
2013
as Andres

Olongapo: The Great American Dream
1987
as Joel

Just One Summer
2012
as Daniel 'Sir Dan' Cuaresma, Sr.
Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar
1996
as Emilio Aguinaldo

Circle of Bones
2021
as Realtor

Third World Hero
2000
as Jose Rizal

Rigodon
2006
as Dante

Kiss Mo 'Ko
1999
as Bart Mallari

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

The Promise
2007
as Gustin

The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995

The Graduates
1986
Kamera Obskura
2012
Ang Kapitbahay
2003
as Nicanor

Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday
1993
as Redentor

Baliw
2007

Esperanza: The Movie
1999
as Raul

Sa Ilalim ng Cogon
2005

Pridyider
2012
as Mr. Benitez

Everyone Knows Every Juan
2025
as Roel

Gold, Silver, Death
1982
as Miguel Lorenzo

Kuya
2004
as Jill's Pa

Isla
1985
as Sonny

The New King
1986
as Rex

Padre de Familia
2016
Chavit
2003
as Sotero

Beware: Bed Sins
1985

Still Lives
1999
as Cop - Narrator

The Call of the River
2004
as Damian

Machete: Istatwang Buhay
1990
as Eddie Boy

Hari ng Sablay
2005
as Rodel

Maricris Sioson - Japayuki
1993
as Alvin

Under a Piaya Moon
2024
as Lolo Poldo

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

In Your Eyes
2010
as Dr. Samuel Olfindo

Huling Biyahe
2012
as Kasamahan 2 / Direk Joe

Eskapo
1995
as Jorge Cabardo

Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice
1994
as Fernando

Green Paradise
2007
as Ronaldo

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough
2016

Juana C. The Movie
2013

Jacqueline Comes Home: The Chiong Story
2018
as Dionisio Chiong

Umaaraw, Umuulan
2006
as Paolo's Dad

The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro
2012
as Joel Torre

Affliction
2008
as Dulpo

Say That You Love Me
2005
as Gabriel

Wake Up... Maruja
1978
as Joel

Century of Birthing
2011
as Amang Tiburcio

Bullet Day
2024

Bagets 2
1984
as Special Sabet

Mumbaki
1996
as Dr. Felix Lorenzo

Ibong Adarna: The Pinoy Adventure
2014
as Sultan Mabait

Singsing Ni Lola
2002
as Fidel

Sister
1991
as Milton Redoblado

Masikip, Masakit, Mahapdi
1998
as Pablo

Sana Naman
1996
as Pilo
Seventeen
1999
as Emong

Once Upon a Time
1987
as Bakal

Visitor
2025
as Amir

Spirit Warriors
2000
as Roman

Barumbadings
2021

Flight of an Angel
2011

Namets!
2008
as Caveman
The Beerhouse
2009
as Bossing

Last Take, Last Shot
2005
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
- Outside (2024) — as Arturo
- Isolated (2025) — as Peter
- McBain (1991) — as Chauffeur
- Boso (2005)
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