Acting
Joe Fishel
EN cinema · 61 credits
Birthplace
Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Joe Fishel is an actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, and playwright dedicated to character-driven storytelling that explores themes of identity, resilience, grief, and the human condition. With extensive experience working as cast and crew on productions ranging from no-budget independent shorts to major studio feature films grossing over one billion dollars at the box office, he brings a practical, well-rounded understanding of the filmmaking process to every project. Drawing from his multifaceted background both in front of and behind the camera, Joe crafts production-conscious narratives that blend drama, humor, and authentic emotional depth, with writing that spans feature screenplays, dark comedies, and semi-autobiographical works. Beyond film, he has expanded his creative work into theater, reflecting on personal experiences, adulthood, and community, including his background as a former collegiate student-athlete. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Juniata College along with two graduate degrees from Slippery Rock University. Aside from filmmaking, Joe enjoys a wide variety of interests and hobbies. Born in western Pennsylvania, he continues to live and work in the region.
Known for
Filmography
Death Can Be a Funny Business
as Funeral Home Employee, Writer, Casting Director, Executive Producer, Assistant Director
Cash or Trade
Writer
The Wrong Excuse
Writer, Executive Producer, Casting Director
I Swiped the Wrong One
as Congressman, Writer, Casting, Executive Producer, Unit Production Manager, Assistant Director
The Haunting of Prince Dom Pedro de Alcântara Francisco António João Carlos Xavier de Paula Miguel Rafael Joaquim José Gonzaga Pascoal Cipriano Serafim
as Senor Clarke/Bigfoot/Prince Dom Pedro, Location Coordinator, Assistant Director, Story Developer, Casting, Executive Producer, Writer, Stunt Driver, Line Producer, Camera Operator
I Swiped the Wrong One
2024
I Swiped the Wrong One
Writer, Executive Producer, Casting
Winner Takes All: Royal Flush
2024
Winner Takes All: Royal Flush
Writer, Executive Producer, Casting
Shooting Stars
as News 10 Camera Man
Bigfoot Unleashed, Part VII
as Bigfoot, Writer, Producer, Casting
A Man Called Otto
as Doctor (uncredited)
Sweet Girl
as Gala Guest
The Horrific Evil Monsters
as Street Observer
Occurrence at Mills Creek
as Victor, Producer, Assistant Director, Writer
Rehabilitation of the Hill
as Freedom Corner Protestor
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
as Galer Street School Parent (uncredited)
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
as Journalist (uncredited)
Cold Brook
as Gala Attendee
I See You
as Police Officer
Sandman
as Title Fight Referee
White Boy Rick
as Gun Show Patron
A Wish for Giants
as Senator Jeb Boehm
Fiance Killer
as Hospital Medical Staff
Stage Fright
as Record Store Customer
Eat Like a Bird
2017
Eat Like a Bird
as Office Manager at Party, Publicist
The Fate of the Furious
as Showroom Employee
My Friend Dahmer
as Market Shopper
Lux in Tenebris
as Bar Patron
Framed By My Fiancé
as Ceremony Attendee
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
as US Senator (uncredited)
The Land
as Factory Worker (uncredited)
My Blind Brother
as Camera Man (uncredited)
Dog Eat Dog
as Club Patron (uncredited)
A Mother's Revenge
as Restaurant Patron
The American Side
as Niagara Falls Tourist
A Christmas in Vermont
as Restaurant Patron
The Charnel House
as Mover
American Pastoral
as Art Gallery Patron (uncredited)
Fences
as Parade Marcher
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
as Shiva Attendee (uncredited)
Concussion
as Louisville Head Football Coach
Love the Coopers
as Dog Owner
Criminal Activities
as Club Patron
Southpaw
as Gala Attendee
The Other Side
as Hunter
Miss Meadows
as Church Member
Hollidaysburg
as Bus Rider
Draft Day
as College Football Official (uncredited)
Potential Inertia
as Dr. Steve Clarke, Executive Producer
Foxcatcher
as Trainer
The Fault in Our Stars
as Dog Walker (uncredited)
Out of the Furnace
as Prison Guard (uncredited)
The Lifeguard
as Pedestrian
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
as Father of Twin Girls (uncredited)
Jack Reacher
as SWAT Officer (uncredited)
The Dark Knight Rises
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Won't Back Down
as Parent
Promised Land
as Town Resident
Abduction
as Pittsburgh Pirates Fan
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
as Party Guest (uncredited)