Actor
Joe Taslim
Based In
Jakarta, Indonesia
Origin
Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Years Active
1997–Present
Joe Taslim – Biography
Joe Taslim – Full Information
- Full Name: Johannes Taslim
- Popular Name: Joe Taslim
- Nickname: Joe
- Profession: Actor, Martial Artist, Model
- Profession Category: Actor, Martial Artist
- Date of Birth: 23 June 1981
- Age: 45 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
- Hometown: Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
- Current Residence: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Nationality: Indonesian
- Religion: Christianity
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 75 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Late Mardjuki Taslim
- Mother: Maria Goretty
- Siblings: Three brothers
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Julia Taslim (m. 2004)
Children
- Mikaveli Taslim
- Hiero Taslim
- Kaara Ofelia Taslim
Education
- School: Local High School, Palembang, Indonesia
- College: Not Attended / Not Publicly Known
- Qualification: Professional Judo Athlete (Black Belt)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1997–2009 | Represented Indonesia as a member of the national judo team, winning multiple medals at the Southeast Asian Games and regional championships. |
| 2011 | Achieved international recognition by portraying Sergeant Jaka in the acclaimed Indonesian action film The Raid. |
| 2013 | Made his Hollywood debut as the mercenary Jah in the blockbuster Fast & Furious 6. |
| 2016 | Played the alien warrior Manas in the science-fiction film Star Trek Beyond. |
| 2018 | Reunited with The Raid collaborators in Netflix’s action thriller The Night Comes for Us. |
| 2019–2023 | Starred as Li Yong in the martial arts television series Warrior, earning global acclaim. |
| 2021 | Played the iconic character Bi-Han / Sub-Zero in the reboot film Mortal Kombat. |
| 2026 | Co-starred as Navin in the action film The Furious. |
| 2026 | Reprised his role as Bi-Han, transforming into Noob Saibot in Mortal Kombat II. |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Gold Medal (Men’s Free Class) | Southeast Asia Judo Championships | Professional Judo | Won |
| 2007 | Silver Medal (–81 kg Class) | Southeast Asian Games | Professional Judo | Won |
| 2015 | Best Actor | Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards | Fast & Furious 6 | Nominated |
| 2021 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Maya Awards | The Swordsman | Nominated |
About Joe Taslim
Yes. Before acting, Joe was a premier professional judoka. He was a member of Indonesia's national judo team from 1997 to 2009, winning several medals at the Southeast Asian Games before retiring due to injury.
Joe portrays the iconic cryomancer Bi-Han (Sub-Zero) in the 2021 reboot. In the 2026 sequel Mortal Kombat II, he reprises the character as he transitions into the dark, resurrected wraith Noob Saibot.
He stars as the main protagonist Navin, a relentless fighting journalist, in Kenji Tanigaki's breathtaking 2026 martial-arts thriller The Furious.
Yes, Joe married his wife Julia in 2004. Together, they have three children.
Following the massive success of the Indonesian action classic The Raid (2011), he made his first big Hollywood jump as the villainous mercenary Jah in Fast & Furious 6 (2013).