Joe Taslim facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Joe Taslim
Taslim during 2015 Indonesian Film Festival
Born	Johannes Taslim (1981-06-23) 23 June 1981 (age 44) Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Occupation	Actor martial artist model
Years active	1997–present

Joe Taslim, born on June 23, 1981, is a famous Indonesian actor, martial artist, and model. He was part of Indonesia's national judo team for many years, from 1997 to 2009. During this time, he won several medals, including one silver and two bronze at the Southeast Asian Games. He also earned a gold medal at the 2008 Indonesia National Games.

You might know Joe Taslim from his exciting movie roles. He played Sergeant Jaka in The Raid (2011) and the character Jah in Fast & Furious 6 (2013). He was also Manas in Star Trek Beyond (2016) and the ice-powered character Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat (2021) and Mortal Kombat 2 (2025). Joe Taslim also has a main role as Li Yong in the TV series Warrior.

Early Life and Martial Arts

Joe Taslim was born in Palembang, Indonesia. He comes from a Chinese family and grew up in a Christian home. From a young age, Joe started learning different martial arts. He was inspired by famous Japanese judo athletes like Kosei Inoue and Tadahiro Nomura. Besides judo, he also practiced taekwondo, pencak silat, and wushu.

Joe Taslim married Julia Taslim in 2004. They have been married for 21 years.

Judo Career Highlights

Joe Taslim was a key member of Indonesia's national judo team for 12 years, from 1997 to 2009. In 1999, he won a gold medal at the Southeast Asia Judo Championships held in Singapore. He continued to achieve success, earning bronze medals at the 2001 and 2005 Southeast Asian Games.

His achievements continued with a silver medal at the 2007 Games. In 2008, he won another gold medal at the Indonesia National Games. Joe Taslim stopped competing professionally in judo in 2009.

Joe Taslim's Film Career

Before becoming an actor, Joe Taslim worked as a model. He appeared in print ads and commercials. His first movie role was in the 2008 film Karma.

Breakthrough Role in The Raid

In 2010, Joe Taslim got a big role as Jaka in the action movie The Raid. He earned the part after showing his fighting skills and reading for the role. The Raid became a very popular and award-winning film.

Action Films and TV Shows

After The Raid, Joe Taslim starred in Dead Mine, an action horror film from HBO Asia. This movie was shown in some Asian countries in 2012.

In 2013, he appeared in the Hollywood movie Fast & Furious 6. He played Jah, a bad guy who uses his amazing martial arts skills to fight other characters.

Joe Taslim also played an alien character named Manas in the 2016 science fiction film Star Trek Beyond. Manas was once a first officer under Captain Balthazar Edison.

In 2017, Joe Taslim joined the cast of the Cinemax action series Warrior. He played Li Yong, a strong fighter and a secret lover of Mai Ling. His character was a rival to the main hero, Ah Sahm. The series first aired in April 2019.

Mortal Kombat and Future Projects

In July 2019, Joe Taslim was chosen to play Sub-Zero in the new Mortal Kombat movie. The film was released in April 2021 in theaters and on HBO Max. He also returned for the sequel, Mortal Kombat 2, which finished filming.

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Sport Achievements

Year	Event	Sport	Division	Result	Ref(s).
1999	Southeast Asia Judo Championships Singapore	Judo	Men Free Class
2001	Southeast Asian Games	Judo	Men –81 kg		–
2005	Southeast Asian Games	Judo	Men –73 kg		–
2007	Southeast Asian Games	Judo	Men –81 kg
2008	Indonesia National Games XVII	Judo	Men –81 kg

Awards and Nominations

Joe Taslim has received several awards and nominations for his acting and achievements.

See also

In Spanish: Joe Taslim para niños