
Joe Fishel
Acting
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.
Filmography

I Swiped the Wrong One
2026 · Movie

The Haunting of Prince Dom Pedro de Alcântara Francisco António João Carlos Xavier de Paula Miguel Rafael Joaquim José Gonzaga Pascoal Cipriano Serafim
2025 · Movie
I Swiped the Wrong One
2024 · Movie
Winner Takes All: Royal Flush
2024 · Movie

Bigfoot Unleashed, Part VII
2023 · Movie

Shooting Stars
2023 · Movie

A Man Called Otto
2022 · Movie

Mayor of Kingstown
2021 · Series

American Rust
2021 · Series

Sweet Girl
2021 · Movie

The Horrific Evil Monsters
2021 · Movie

Occurrence at Mills Creek
2020 · Movie

Rehabilitation of the Hill
2020 · Movie

Cold Brook
2019 · Movie

I See You
2019 · Movie

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
2019 · Movie

Where'd You Go, Bernadette
2019 · Movie

White Boy Rick
2018 · Movie

One Dollar
2018 · Series

Sandman
2018 · Movie

Fiance Killer
2018 · Movie

A Wish for Giants
2018 · Movie

Framed By My Fiancé
2017 · Movie
Eat Like a Bird
2017 · Movie

My Friend Dahmer
2017 · Movie

Lux in Tenebris
2017 · Movie

Downward Dog
2017 · Series

The Fate of the Furious
2017 · Movie

Stage Fright
2017 · Movie

Fences
2016 · Movie

A Christmas in Vermont
2016 · Movie

Dog Eat Dog
2016 · Movie

The Charnel House
2016 · Movie

American Pastoral
2016 · Movie

My Blind Brother
2016 · Movie

The Land
2016 · Movie

A Mother's Revenge
2016 · Movie

The American Side
2016 · Movie

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
2016 · Movie

Criminal Activities
2015 · Movie

Love the Coopers
2015 · Movie

Concussion
2015 · Movie

Southpaw
2015 · Movie

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
2015 · Movie

Potential Inertia
2014 · Movie

Foxcatcher
2014 · Movie

The Other Side
2014 · Movie

Hollidaysburg
2014 · Movie

Miss Meadows
2014 · Movie

The Fault in Our Stars
2014 · Movie

Draft Day
2014 · Movie

Out of the Furnace
2013 · Movie

The Lifeguard
2013 · Movie

Jack Reacher
2012 · Movie

Ending the Knight
2012 · Movie

Won't Back Down
2012 · Movie

Promised Land
2012 · Movie

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012 · Movie

The Dark Knight Rises
2012 · Movie

Abduction
2011 · Movie

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
2008 · Movie

Death Can Be a Funny Business
Movie

The Weight of Care
Movie

The Wrong Excuse
Movie

Cash or Trade
Movie