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
- kiDnap GAME as Miguel
- A Special Memory
- 2nd Miracle in Cell No.7 as Boss Sol
2025
- Incognito as Philip Rivera
- Roja as Emil "Uno" Padua
- And the Breadwinner Is... as Popsie
- Visitor as Amir
- Everyone Knows Every Juan as Roel
- Near Death
- Sinner's Club as Danny
- Isolated as Peter
2024
- Sagrado as Ernesto Malonzo / Estong
- Outside as Arturo
- Lolo and the Kid as Lolo
- Under a Piaya Moon as Lolo Poldo
- The Hearing as Fiscal Mariano
- 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
- The Brokers
- Circle of Bones as Realtor
- 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
- The Woman in the Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough
- Just the 3 of Us as Arturo Manalo
- Die Beautiful as Trisha's Father
- 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
- Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel as Curtis
- On the Job as Mario "Tatang" Maghari
- Juana C. The Movie
- The Diplomat Hotel
- The Patriarch as Andres
2012
- The Bourne Legacy as Citrus Samaritan
- Lorenzo's Time as Badong Gamboa
- Captive
- The Healing as Melchor
- Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi
- The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro as Joel Torre
- A Secret Affair as Jimmy
- Pridyider as Mr. Benitez
- Just One Summer as Daniel 'Sir Dan' Cuaresma, Sr.
- Kamera Obskura
- Huling Biyahe as Kasamahan 2 / Direk Joe
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
- Affliction as Dulpo
- Ploning as Old Siloy
- Baler as Commandante Teodorico Luna Novicio
- Namets! as Caveman
2007
- Pangarap na Bituin as Cocoy Mendoza
- Ataul: For Rent as Guidote Alejo
- The Promise as Gustin
- Green Paradise as Ronaldo
- Baliw
2006
- Gulong ng Palad as Tomas Santos
- Rigodon as Dante
- Umaaraw, Umuulan as Paolo's Dad
2005
- Mukha as Guido
- Boso
- The Son of Brocka
- Beneath the Cogon as Dr. Karl Augusto
- Say That You Love Me as Gabriel
- Hari ng Sablay as Rodel
- Last Take, Last Shot
- Pinoy/Blonde
- Pepot Superstar as Himself/Taxi Driver
2004
- Marina as Elias Sto. Domingo
- Evolution of a Filipino Family as Mayor
- Lastikman: Unang Banat
- 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
- My First Romance as Dante (segment "Two Hearts")
- Chavit as Sotero
- Sanib as Armando
- Ang Kapitbahay as Nicanor
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
- A Change of Heart as Francis
- Anak as Rudy
- 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
- Masikip, Masakit, Mahapdi as Pablo
- Berdugo as Jimmy
1997
- DNA as Taka
- Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig?
- Milagros as Junie
1996
- Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar as Emilio Aguinaldo
- Mumbaki as Dr. Felix Lorenzo
- Sana Naman as Pilo
1995
- High Voltage as Edu's partner
- Redeem Her Honor as Daniel
- The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part as Joe Climaco
- Escape as Jorge Cabardo
- Rollerboys as Ernest
- Nena
- Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy
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
- Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway as Tasan
- Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday as Redentor
- The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
- Maricris Sioson - Japayuki as Alvin
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
- Hiwaga Sa Balete Drive as Peter / Uncle Paul
- Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? as Larry
- Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
1987
- Once Upon a Time as Bakal
- Olongapo: The Great American Dream as Joel
1986
- Unfaithful Wife as Fidel
- I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa as Gilbert
- Prisoner in the Dark as Lito / Eddie
- The Graduates
- The New King as Rex
1985
- Isla as Sonny
- Bituing Walang Ningning as Garry Diaz
- Beware: Bed Sins
1984
- You Cannot Trample Me as Rolian Tuazon
- Glass as Johnny/Juanito
- Shake, Rattle & Roll as Johnny / Juanito (segment "Baso")
- Bagets 2 as Special Sabet
1983
- Of the Flesh as Goryo
- Midnight Passion as Armand Javier
1982
- Gold, Silver, Death as Miguel Lorenzo
1978
- Wake Up... Maruja as Joel