Joel Torre
Born: 1961-06-19 in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
- A Secret in Prague as Norberto Ruiz
- A Special Memory
2025
- Roja as Emil "Uno" Padua
- Incognito as Philip Rivera
- Isolated as Peter
- Near Death
- And the Breadwinner Is... as Popsie
- Visitor as Amir
- Everyone Knows Every Juan as Roel
- Sinner's Club as Danny
2024
- Sagrado as Ernesto Malonzo / Estong
- Outside as Arturo
- Lolo and the Kid as Lolo
- The Hearing as Fiscal Mariano
- Under a Piaya Moon as Lolo Poldo
- Bullet Day
2023
- Dirty Linen as Rolando Sinag / Abe Matias
- Moro as Bapa Hamid
2022
- One Good Day as Eddie Rodrigo
- Ikaw Lang Ang Mahal as Butch Alipato
2021
- On the Job as Tatang
- Circle of Bones as Realtor
- The Brokers
- Barumbadings
2019
- Starla as Mang Greggy
- Miracle in Cell No. 7 as Boss Sol
2018
- Jacqueline Comes Home: The Chiong Story as Dionisio Chiong
- Pang MMK
2017
2016
- Tisay as Brando
- Die Beautiful as Trisha's Father
- Just the 3 of Us as Arturo Manalo
- Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough
- Padre de Familia
2015
- On the Wings of Love as Soliman "Mang Sol" Olivar
- Felix Manalo as Teofilo Ramos
2014
- Ibong Adarna: The Pinoy Adventure as Sultan Mabait
- Sine, Laging Kasama as Self
2013
- Juan dela Cruz as Jose "Pepe" Guerrero
- Honesto as Hugo Layer
- On the Job as Mario "Tatang" Maghari
- Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel as Curtis
- The Patriarch as Andres
- Juana C. The Movie
- The Diplomat Hotel
2012
- The Bourne Legacy as Citrus Samaritan
- Lorenzo's Time as Badong Gamboa
- Captive
- The Healing as Melchor
- A Secret Affair as Jimmy
- Huling Biyahe as Kasamahan 2 / Direk Joe
- Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi
- Pridyider as Mr. Benitez
- The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro as Joel Torre
- Kamera Obskura
- Just One Summer as Daniel 'Sir Dan' Cuaresma, Sr.
2011
- 100 Days to Heaven as Andres Delgado
- Amigo as Rafael
- Subject: I Love You as Marlon
- The Marquis as Le commandant du SWAT
- Century of Birthing as Amang Tiburcio
- Flight of an Angel
2010
- Grazilda as Fernando
- In Your Eyes
2009
- Zorro as Roberto Pelaez / Rosso
- Surviving Evil as Joey Valencia
- The Beerhouse as Bossing
2008
- Iisa Pa Lamang as Rolando Ramirez
- Saan Darating Ang Umaga? as Ruben Rodrigo
- Ploning as Old Siloy
- Affliction as Dulpo
- Baler as Commandante Teodorico Luna Novicio
- Namets! as Caveman
2007
- Pangarap na Bituin as Cocoy Mendoza
- Ataul: For Rent as Guidote Alejo
- Green Paradise as Ronaldo
- The Promise as Gustin
- Baliw
2006
- Gulong ng Palad as Tomas Santos
- Rigodon as Dante
- Umaaraw, Umuulan as Paolo's Dad
2005
- Mukha as Guido
- Boso
- Hari ng Sablay as Rodel
- Pepot Artista as Himself/Taxi Driver
- Pinoy/Blonde
- Sa Ilalim ng Cogon
- Last Take, Last Shot
- Say That You Love Me as Gabriel
- The Son of Brocka
2004
- Marina as Elias Sto. Domingo
- Lastikman: Unang Banat
- Evolution of a Filipino Family as Mayor
- Kuya as Jill's Pa
- The Call of the River as Damian
2003
- Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas as Anton Garcia
- 1st Time as Chino Lee
- Chavit as Sotero
- Ang Kapitbahay as Nicanor
- My First Romance as Dante (segment "Two Hearts")
- Sanib as Armando
2002
- Utang Ni Tatang as Mike
- Singsing Ni Lola as Fidel
- Pakisabi Na Lang... Mahal Ko Siya as Melencio
2001
- Batang West Side as Juan Mijares
- Taxi ni Pilo as Pilo
2000
- The Child as Rudy
- A Change of Heart as Francis
- Third World Hero as Jose Rizal
- Spirit Warriors as Roman
1999
- Kiss Mo 'Ko as Bart Mallari
- Naked Under the Moon as Lauro Paharon
- Seventeen as Emong
- Esperanza: The Movie as Raul
- Still Lives as Cop - Narrator
1998
- José Rizal as Ibarra / Simoun
- Masikip, Masakit, Mahapdi as Pablo
- Berdugo as Jimmy
1997
- DNA as Taka
- Milagros as Junie
- Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig?
1996
- Mumbaki as Dr. Felix Lorenzo
- Sana Naman as Pilo
- Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar as Emilio Aguinaldo
1995
- High Voltage as Edu's partner
- Redeem Her Honor as Daniel
- The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
- Escape as Jorge Cabardo
- Rollerboys as Ernest
- Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy
- Nena
1994
- Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre as Ronald Arandia
- Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan... Peksman!
- Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice as Fernando
1993
- Noli Me Tangere as Crisostomo Ibarra
- Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway as Tasan
- Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday as Redentor
- Maricris Sioson - Japayuki as Alvin
- The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
1991
- McBain as Chauffeur
- Shake, Rattle & Roll III as Milton (segment "Ate")
- Sister as Milton Redoblado
- Umiyak Pati Langit
1990
1989
- Devil's Child as Padre Damian
- First Lessons
1988
- Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
- Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? as Larry
- Hiwaga Sa Balete Drive as Peter / Uncle Paul
1987
- Olongapo: The Great American Dream as Joel
- Once Upon a Time as Bakal
1986
- Unfaithful Wife as Fidel
- The Graduates
- I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa as Gilbert
- The New King as Rex
- Prisoner in the Dark as Lito / Eddie
1985
- Isla as Sonny
- Bituing Walang Ningning as Garry Diaz
- Beware: Bed Sins
1984
- Shake, Rattle & Roll as Johnny / Juanito (segment "Baso")
- You Cannot Trample Me as Rolian Tuazon
- Bagets 2 as Special Sabet
- Glass as Johnny/Juanito
1983
- Of the Flesh as Goryo
- Midnight Passion as Armand Javier
1982
- Gold, Silver, Death as Miguel Lorenzo
1978
- Wake Up... Maruja as Joel