Joel Dickerson

— Actor / Voice-Over Artist / Stage Performer

Origin: Ohio, USA
Languages: English (Native) / Japanese (Fluent)

Joel is a versatile actor and voice-over artist based in Tokyo since 2015, with extensive experience across film, television, stage, commercials, and narration.
He combines a deep knowledge of Japanese cinema spanning the Showa to Heisei eras with strong athletic skills in soccer and baseball, and musical ability on guitar, making him a well-rounded performer for both domestic and international projects.

Education
Heidelberg University (USA) — Major in Theater & Communications
Kansai Gaidai University (Japan) — 1-year study abroad program, focusing on Japanese language and cinema (2007)

Film
Udon to Soba no Ningen Moyou — Joel (Dir: Eiji Uchida)

Television
NHK – Warui Ko Atsumare: Social Gymnastics Championship – Sekki Hirogetainer & Quisin Bones
NHK – Sugata Masaki TV – Dean
NHK – Shigoto no Kiso Eigo – Cassini
NHK World – Japan Easy – Joel
BS-TBS – The Rekishi Retsuden – William Adams / Miura Anjin

Commercials
Myojo Rocabon Noodle – Cool Poko, Senchan
AEON PEACE FIT – George
Youkai Watch – Gari Ben-kun
Toritsu-Kasei Bookmart – Metalman
Subway – Company Employee

Voice-Over / Narration
CLIP STUDIO PAINT PV
UNIQLO Ultra Hybrid Down Parka CM
JIG-SAW VP
Golf Partner (Contracted)
NGK (Nippon Tokushu Tougyo) Brand Movie (Contracted)
NTT QONOQ Concept Movie (Contracted)
SONY Environmental Awareness Video, Secondary Audio (Contracted)
JFOODO English NA (Contracted)
SUQQU Web Narration (Contracted)
Stage / Theater (International)
Crazyface – Lenny, Brainspunk
Saltworks Theatre Company – Tour Actor, 12 roles
Hamlet – Laertes, Columbus Civic Theatre

Film / International
The Idea Thief – Lead, Blackboot Productions
Playing Chess – Lead, Independent

Joel brings a unique combination of bilingual fluency, international stage experience, and dynamic on-screen presence, making him highly adaptable for a wide range of roles, from live-action films and TV dramas to commercial campaigns and voice-over projects.