Joe Fishel
- Known for
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Joe Fishel is an American actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, and playwright dedicated to character-driven storytelling that explores themes of identity, resilience, grief, the weight of memory, 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
The Wrong Excuse TBA
Writer, Executive Producer, Casting Director
Cash or Trade TBA
Writer
The Weight of Care TBA
Writer
Death Can Be a Funny Business TBA
as Funeral Home Employee, Writer, Casting Director, Executive Producer, Assistant Director
I Swiped the Wrong One 2026
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 2025
as Senor Clarke/Bigfoot/Prince Dom Pedro, Location Coordinator, Casting, Executive Producer, Writer, Story Developer, Assistant Director, Stunt Driver, Line Producer, Camera Operator
- I Swiped the Wrong One
I Swiped the Wrong One 2024
Writer, Executive Producer, Casting
- Winner Takes All: Royal Flush
Winner Takes All: Royal Flush 2024
Writer, Executive Producer, Casting
Bigfoot Unleashed, Part VII 2023
as Bigfoot, Writer, Producer, Casting
Shooting Stars 2023
as News 10 Camera Man
A Man Called Otto 2022
as Doctor (uncredited)
Sweet Girl 2021
as Gala Guest
The Horrific Evil Monsters 2021
as Street Observer
Occurrence at Mills Creek 2020
as Victor, Producer, Assistant Director, Writer
Rehabilitation of the Hill 2020
as Freedom Corner Protestor
Cold Brook 2019
as Gala Attendee
I See You 2019
as Police Officer
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 2019
as Journalist (uncredited)
Where'd You Go, Bernadette 2019
as Galer Street School Parent (uncredited)
White Boy Rick 2018
as Gun Show Patron
Sandman 2018
as Title Fight Referee
Fiance Killer 2018
as Hospital Medical Staff
A Wish for Giants 2018
as Senator Jeb Boehm
Framed By My Fiancé 2017
as Ceremony Attendee
- Eat Like a Bird
Eat Like a Bird 2017
as Office Manager at Party, Publicist
My Friend Dahmer 2017
as Market Shopper
Lux in Tenebris 2017
as Bar Patron
The Fate of the Furious 2017
as Showroom Employee
Stage Fright 2017
as Record Store Customer
Fences 2016
as Parade Marcher
A Christmas in Vermont 2016
as Restaurant Patron
The Charnel House 2016
as Mover
Dog Eat Dog 2016
as Club Patron (uncredited)
American Pastoral 2016
as Art Gallery Patron (uncredited)
My Blind Brother 2016
as Camera Man (uncredited)
The Land 2016
as Factory Worker (uncredited)
A Mother's Revenge 2016
as Restaurant Patron
The American Side 2016
as Niagara Falls Tourist
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 2016
as US Senator (uncredited)
Criminal Activities 2015
as Club Patron
Love the Coopers 2015
as Dog Owner
Concussion 2015
as Louisville Head Football Coach
Southpaw 2015
as Gala Attendee
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl 2015
as Shiva Attendee (uncredited)
Potential Inertia 2014
as Dr. Steve Clarke, Executive Producer
Foxcatcher 2014
as Trainer
The Other Side 2014
as Hunter
Hollidaysburg 2014
as Bus Rider
Miss Meadows 2014
as Church Member
The Fault in Our Stars 2014
as Dog Walker (uncredited)
Draft Day 2014
as College Football Official (uncredited)
Out of the Furnace 2013
as Prison Guard (uncredited)
The Lifeguard 2013
as Pedestrian
Jack Reacher 2012
as SWAT Officer (uncredited)
Ending the Knight 2012
as Self
Won't Back Down 2012
as Parent
Promised Land 2012
as Town Resident
The Perks of Being a Wallflower 2012
as Father of Twin Girls (uncredited)
The Dark Knight Rises 2012
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Abduction 2011
as Pittsburgh Pirates Fan
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh 2008
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.