Joe Odagiri
Acting
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).
Bring Him Down to a Portable Size
as Riko's brother
Age 49 (now 50)
Super Kuuga Exhibition EXTRA EPISODE Revisited
as Yusuke Godai / Kamen Rider Kuuga (archived footage)
Age 49 (now 50)
What to Do With the Dead Kaiju?
as Ryo 'Blues' Aoshima
Age 45 (now 50)
A Life Turned Upside Down: My Dad's an Alcoholic
Human, Space, Time and Human
as Eve's Boyfriend
Age 42 (now 50)
S: The Last Policeman: Recovery of Our Future
as Keigo Masaki
Age 39 (now 50)
Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad
as Masaya Nakagawa
Age 31 (now 50)
Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers
as Suzume's Husband
Age 29 (now 50)
Ambivalent Future: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
as Himself
Age 26 (now 50)
Kamen Rider Kuuga: Special Edition
as Yusuke Godai / Kamen Rider Kuuga
Age 25 (now 50)
Kamen Rider Kuuga: New Year's Dream
as Yusuke Godai / Kamen Rider Kuuga
Age 24 (now 50)
Kamen Rider Kuuga Super Secret Video: Kuuga vs. the Strong Monster Go-Jiino-Da
as Yusuke Godai / Kamen Rider Kuuga
Age 24 (now 50)
Hey Detective, Your Backpack is Open!
as Master
Age 49 (now 50)
Bullets, Bones and Blocked Noses
Director
Age 45 (now 50) Bullets, Bones and Blocked Noses
as Oliver(オリバー)
Age 45 (now 50)
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
as Kogure
Age 40 (now 50)
River's Edge Investigative Agency Okawabata
as Muraki
Age 38 (now 50)
I Love Tokyo Legend - Kawaii Detective -
Atami's Police Investigators
as Kenzo Hoshizaki
Age 34 (now 50)
Zaion: I Wish You Were Here
as Yuuji "Yuugi" Tamiya (voice)
Age 25 (now 50)
Kamen Rider Kuuga
as Yusuke Godai / Kamen Rider Kuuga
Age 23 (now 50)Gathering insights...
Also Known As
オダギリ ジョー, Jō Odagiri, 小田切 譲, 小田切 让, Joe Odagiri
IMDB
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