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
- Incognito as Philip Rivera
- Roja as Emil "Uno" Padua
- Near Death
- And the Breadwinner Is... as Popsie
- Isolated as Peter
- 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
- Bullet Day
- Under a Piaya Moon as Lolo Poldo
2023
- Dirty Linen as Rolando Sinag / Abe Matias
- Moro as Bapa Hamid
2022
- Ikaw Lang Ang Mahal as Butch Alipato
- One Good Day as Eddie Rodrigo
2021
- On the Job as Tatang
- Circle of Bones as Realtor
- Barumbadings
- The Brokers
2019
- Starla as Mang Greggy
- Miracle in Cell No. 7 as Boss Sol
2018
- Pang MMK
- Jacqueline Comes Home: The Chiong Story as Dionisio Chiong
2017
2016
- Just the 3 of Us as Arturo Manalo
- Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough
- Die Beautiful as Trisha's father
- Tisay as Brando
- 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
- Honesto as Hugo Layer
- Juan dela Cruz as Jose "Pepe" Guerrero
- 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
- Pridyider as Mr. Benitez
- Huling Biyahe as Kasamahan 2 / Direk Joe
- Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi
- 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
- The Marquis as Le commandant du SWAT
- Century of Birthing as Amang Tiburcio
- Subject: I Love You as Marlon
- 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
- Baler as Commandante Teodorico Luna Novicio
- Namets! as Caveman
- Affliction as Dulpo
2007
- Pangarap na Bituin as Cocoy Mendoza
- Green Paradise as Ronaldo
- The Promise as Gustin
- Ataul: For Rent as Guidote Alejo
- Baliw
2006
- Gulong ng Palad as Tomas Santos
- Rigodon as Dante
- Umaaraw, Umuulan as Paolo's Dad
2005
- Boso
- Mukha as Guido
- Pepot Artista as Himself/Taxi Driver
- Pinoy/Blonde
- The Son of Brocka
- Sa Ilalim ng Cogon
- Hari ng Sablay as Rodel
- Last Take, Last Shot
- Say That You Love Me as Gabriel
2004
- Marina as Elias Sto. Domingo
- Lastikman: Unang Banat
- Evolution of a Filipino Family as Mayor
- The Call of the River as Damian
- Kuya as Jill's Pa
2003
- Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas as Anton Garcia
- 1st Time as Chino Lee
- My First Romance as Dante (segment "Two Hearts")
- Chavit as Sotero
- Ang Kapitbahay as Nicanor
- Sanib as Armando
2002
- Singsing Ni Lola as Fidel
- Pakisabi Na Lang... Mahal Ko Siya as Melencio
- Utang Ni Tatang as Mike
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
- Naked Under the Moon as Lauro Paharon
- Kiss Mo 'Ko as Bart Mallari
- Esperanza: The Movie as Raul
- Still Lives as Cop - Narrator
- Seventeen as Emong
1998
- José Rizal as Ibarra / Simoun
- Berdugo as Jimmy
1997
- DNA as Taka
- Milagros as Junie
- Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig?
1996
- Mumbaki as Dr. Felix Lorenzo
- Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar as Emilio Aguinaldo
- Sana Naman as Pilo
1995
- High Voltage as Edu's partner
- Redeem Her Honor as Daniel
- Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy
- Rollerboys as Ernest
- Eskapo as Jorge Cabardo
- The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
- Nena
1994
- Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre as Ronald Arandia
- Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice as Fernando
- Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan... Peksman!
1993
- Noli Me Tangere as Crisostomo Ibarra
- The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
- Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday as Redentor
- Maricris Sioson - Japayuki as Alvin
- Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway as Tasan
1991
- McBain as Chauffeur
- Shake, Rattle & Roll III as Milton (segment "Ate")
- Sister as Milton Redoblado
- Umiyak Pati Langit
1990
1989
- First Lessons
- Devil's Child as Padre Damian
1988
- Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
- Hiwaga Sa Balete Drive as Peter / Uncle Paul
- Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? as Larry
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
- Shining Star as Garry Diaz
- Beware: Bed Sins
1984
- Bagets 2 as Special Sabet
- Shake, Rattle & Roll as Johnny / Juanito (segment "Baso")
- Glass as Johnny/Juanito
- You Cannot Trample Me as Rolian Tuazon
1983
- Of the Flesh as Goryo
- Midnight Passion as Armand Javier
1982
- Gold, Silver, Death as Miguel Lorenzo
1978
- Wake Up... Maruja as Joel