Acting · Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines · Born June 19, 1961
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.
TVA Secret in Prague
2026
as Norberto Ruiz
MovieA Special Memory
2026
TVRoja
2025
as Emil "Uno" Padua
MovieNear Death
2025
MovieEveryone Knows Every Juan
2025
as Roel
MovieVisitor
2025
as Amir
MovieIsolated
2025
as Peter
MovieSinner's Club
2025
as Danny
TVIncognito
2025
as Philip Rivera
MovieAnd the Breadwinner Is...
2025
as Popsie
MovieOutside
2024
as Arturo
MovieBullet Day
2024
MovieLolo and the Kid
2024
as Lolo
MovieThe Hearing
2024
as Fiscal Mariano
TVSagrado
2024
as Ernesto Malonzo / Estong
MovieUnder a Piaya Moon
2024
as Lolo Poldo
MovieMoro
2023
as Bapa Hamid
TVDirty Linen
2023
as Rolando Sinag / Abe Matias
TVOne Good Day
2022
as Eddie Rodrigo
MovieIkaw Lang Ang Mahal
2022
as Butch Alipato
MovieBarumbadings
2021
MovieThe Brokers
2021
TVOn the Job
2021
as Tatang
MovieCircle of Bones
2021
as Realtor
MovieMiracle in Cell No. 7
2019
as Boss Sol
TVStarla
2019
as Mang Greggy
MoviePang MMK
2018
MovieJacqueline Comes Home: The Chiong Story
2018
as Dionisio Chiong
MovieNorthern Lights: A Journey to Love
2017
as Kado
MovieDie Beautiful
2016
as Trisha's Father
MovieAng Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough
2016
MovieTisay
2016
as Brando
MovieJust the 3 of Us
2016
as Arturo Manalo
MoviePadre de Familia
2016
MovieFelix Manalo
2015
as Teofilo Ramos
TVOn the Wings of Love
2015
as Soliman "Mang Sol" Olivar
Sine, Laging Kasama
2014
as Self
MovieIbong Adarna: The Pinoy Adventure
2014
as Sultan Mabait
MovieKimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel
2013
as Curtis
MovieThe Patriarch
2013
as Andres
TVHonesto
2013
as Hugo Layer
MovieOn the Job
2013
as Mario "Tatang" Maghari
MovieThe Diplomat Hotel
2013
MovieJuana C. The Movie
2013
TVJuan dela Cruz
2013
as Jose "Pepe" Guerrero
MovieMariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi
2012
MovieHuling Biyahe
2012
as Kasamahan 2 / Direk Joe
MovieA Secret Affair
2012
as Jimmy
MoviePridyider
2012
as Mr. Benitez
MovieCaptive
2012
MovieJust One Summer
2012
as Daniel 'Sir Dan' Cuaresma, Sr.
MovieThe Bourne Legacy
2012
as Citrus Samaritan
Kamera Obskura
2012
MovieThe Healing
2012
as Melchor
TVLorenzo's Time
2012
as Badong Gamboa
MovieThe Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro
2012
as Joel Torre
MovieCentury of Birthing
2011
as Amang Tiburcio
MovieAmigo
2011
as Rafael
MovieFlight of an Angel
2011
TV100 Days to Heaven
2011
as Andres Delgado
MovieThe Marquis
2011
as Le commandant du SWAT
MovieSubject: I Love You
2011
as Marlon
TVGrazilda
2010
as Fernando
MovieIn Your Eyes
2010
The Beerhouse
2009
as Bossing
MovieSurviving Evil
2009
as Joey Valencia
TVZorro
2009
as Roberto Pelaez / Rosso
MovieBaler
2008
as Commandante Teodorico Luna Novicio
MovieAffliction
2008
as Dulpo
Saan Darating Ang Umaga?
2008
as Ruben Rodrigo
TVIisa Pa Lamang
2008
as Rolando Ramirez
MovieNamets!
2008
as Caveman
MoviePloning
2008
as Old Siloy
MovieGreen Paradise
2007
as Ronaldo
MovieAtaul: For Rent
2007
as Guidote Alejo
TVPangarap na Bituin
2007
as Cocoy Mendoza
MovieThe Promise
2007
as Gustin
MovieBaliw
2007
MovieUmaaraw, Umuulan
2006
as Paolo's Dad
MovieRigodon
2006
as Dante
TVGulong ng Palad
2006
as Tomas Santos
MovieSa Ilalim ng Cogon
2005
MovieHari ng Sablay
2005
as Rodel
MovieThe Son of Brocka
2005
MovieSay That You Love Me
2005
as Gabriel
MoviePepot Artista
2005
as Himself/Taxi Driver
MoviePinoy/Blonde
2005
MovieLast Take, Last Shot
2005
MovieBoso
2005
Mukha
2005
as Guido
MovieLastikman: Unang Banat
2004
MovieThe Call of the River
2004
as Damian
MovieEvolution of a Filipino Family
2004
as Mayor
MovieKuya
2004
as Jill's Pa
TVMarina
2004
as Elias Sto. Domingo
Chavit
2003
as Sotero
MovieMy First Romance
2003
as Dante (segment "Two Hearts")
Movie1st Time
2003
as Chino Lee
MovieSanib
2003
as Armando
TVSana'y Wala Nang Wakas
2003
as Anton Garcia
Ang Kapitbahay
2003
as Nicanor
MovieSingsing Ni Lola
2002
as Fidel
MoviePakisabi Na Lang... Mahal Ko Siya
2002
as Melencio
Utang Ni Tatang
2002
as Mike
MovieBatang West Side
2001
as Juan Mijares
MovieTaxi ni Pilo
2001
as Pilo
MovieSpirit Warriors
2000
as Roman
MovieA Change of Heart
2000
as Francis
MovieThe Child
2000
as Rudy
MovieThird World Hero
2000
as Jose Rizal
MovieEsperanza: The Movie
1999
as Raul
MovieKiss Mo 'Ko
1999
as Bart Mallari
MovieNaked Under the Moon
1999
as Lauro Paharon
Seventeen
1999
as Emong
MovieStill Lives
1999
as Cop - Narrator
MovieJosé Rizal
1998
as Ibarra / Simoun
MovieMasikip, Masakit, Mahapdi
1998
as Pablo
MovieBerdugo
1998
as Jimmy
MovieWala Na Bang Pag-Ibig?
1997
MovieMilagros
1997
as Junie
MovieDNA
1997
as Taka
MovieMumbaki
1996
as Dr. Felix Lorenzo
Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar
1996
as Emilio Aguinaldo
MovieSana Naman
1996
as Pilo
MovieRollerboys
1995
as Ernest
MovieRedeem Her Honor
1995
as Daniel
MovieBocaue Pagoda Tragedy
1995
MovieThe Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995
MovieEscape
1995
as Jorge Cabardo
MovieHigh Voltage
1995
as Edu's partner
Nena
1995
MovieComfort Women: A Cry for Justice
1994
as Fernando
MovieTunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan... Peksman!
1994
MovieLipa 'Arandia' Massacre
1994
as Ronald Arandia
MovieLeonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
as Tasan
MovieThe Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
1993
MovieMaricris Sioson - Japayuki
1993
as Alvin
TVNoli Me Tangere
1993
as Crisostomo Ibarra
MoviePandoy: Alalay ng Panday
1993
as Redentor
MovieSister
1991
as Milton Redoblado
MovieShake, Rattle & Roll III
1991
as Milton (segment "Ate")
MovieMcBain
1991
as Chauffeur
Umiyak Pati Langit
1991
Mana sa Ina
1990
MovieMachete: Istatwang Buhay
1990
as Eddie Boy
Smokey Mountain: Mga Banyaga Sa Sariling Lupa
1990
MovieKunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael
1990
MovieFirst Lessons
1989
MovieDevil's Child
1989
as Padre Damian
MovieMagkano Ang Iyong Dangal?
1988
as Larry
MovieIsusumbong Kita sa Diyos
1988
MovieHiwaga Sa Balete Drive
1988
as Peter / Uncle Paul
MovieOlongapo: The Great American Dream
1987
as Joel
MovieOnce Upon a Time
1987
as Bakal
MovieI Love You Mama, I Love You Papa
1986
as Gilbert
MovieThe Graduates
1986
MovieUnfaithful Wife
1986
as Fidel
MovieThe New King
1986
as Rex
MoviePrisoner in the Dark
1986
as Lito / Eddie
MovieBeware: Bed Sins
1985
MovieIsla
1985
as Sonny
MovieBituing Walang Ningning
1985
as Garry Diaz
MovieShake, Rattle & Roll
1984
as Johnny / Juanito (segment "Baso")
MovieGlass
1984
as Johnny/Juanito
MovieBagets 2
1984
as Special Sabet
You Cannot Trample Me
1984
as Rolian Tuazon
MovieOf the Flesh
1983
as Goryo
MovieMidnight Passion
1983
as Armand Javier
MovieGold, Silver, Death
1982
as Miguel Lorenzo
MovieWake Up... Maruja
1978
as Joel
TVkiDnap GAME
as Miguel
