Jo Prestia
Biography
Jo Prestia is an Italian-born French kickboxer and actor. Born on June 5, 1960, in Porto Empedocle, Sicily, Italy, he has also been known by the names Prestia Joe and Prestia Joé. His acting career includes appearances in more than seventy films since 1996, with fifty known credits. He is best known for his performance as the character Le Tenia in the controversial 2002 film Irréversible. Working primarily in film, Prestia has built a substantial career as an actor following his background in kickboxing.
Career overview
Jo Prestia is an Italian-born French kickboxer and actor. Born on June 5, 1960, in Porto Empedocle, Sicilia, Italia, he is also known by the names Prestia Joe and Prestia Joé.
Throughout his acting career, Prestia has appeared in numerous productions, with known credits numbering 50. He is best known for his performance as Le Tenia in the controversial 2002 film Irréversible, and he has appeared in more than seventy films since 1996.
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56 titles- Vache Folle (2025) as L'ancien
- Blazing Neon (2022) as Adur
- The Takedown (2022) as Goran
- Super Z (2022) as The cousin
- Irréversible : à l'envers et contre tout (2021) as Self
- The Irreversible Odyssey (2019) as Self
- Crocs (2019) as Raoul
- Quand on crie au loup (2019) as Sbire balafré
- Vagabondes (2019)
- A jamais (2018) as Gaetan véron
- Thugocratie (2018) as Maurice
- Alibi.com (2017) as Prosper
- Ares (2016) as Zito
- Colt 45 (2014) as Marco
- En pays cannibale (2013)
- Cosimo and Nicole (2012) as Jean
- The Horde (2010) as José
- Paris Express (2010) as Sharas
- The Blonde with Bare Breasts (2010) as Nino
- The Pimp (2010) as Marco
- Le Baltringue (2010) as Le marchand d'armes
- The Girl from Monaco (2008) as Aldo
- Rivoallan (2008) as Rivoallan
- Par suite d'un arrêt de travail... (2008) as un routier gréviste
- Vent mauvais (2007) as Max
- Madame Irma (2006) as Le client patibulaire
- 13 Tzameti (2006) as Pierre Bléreau
- Calvaire (2005) as Fermier Mylène
- I Saw Ben Barka Get Killed (2005) as Dubail
- Ze Film (2005) as Dédé
- Joseph (2005) as Rafael
- Léa Parker (2004) as Eric Raynal
- Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004) as Emilio
- 36th Precinct (2004) as Victor Dragan
- Grande école (2004)
- Dernier Cri (2004) as Ben
- Rage (2003) as Jo
- Livraison à domicile (2003) as Duval
- Lovely Rita (2003) as Lapointe
- Irreversible (2002) as The Tapeworm
- Femme Fatale (2002) as Napoleon
- Requiem (2001) as Gippé
- Total Western (2000) as Johan
- Poker de charme (1999) as Manzoni
- The Little Thief (1999) as Tony
- The Dreamlife of Angels (1998) as Fredo
- Melody for a Hustler (1998) as Le petit
- Salut cousin ! (1996)
- Rai (1995)
- Police Commissioner Moulin (1976) as Fred Angeli
- Police Commissioner Moulin (1976) as Thierry Bossais
- Police Commissioner Moulin (1976) as Frère Muller n°1
- Police Commissioner Moulin (1976) as Le forain
- Police Commissioner Moulin (1976) as Romani
- Police Commissioner Moulin (1976) as Getlif
- Police Commissioner Moulin (1976) as Patrick Klotz
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jo Prestia best known for?
Jo Prestia is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Takedown (2022), Alibi.com (2017), Ares (2016), The Horde (2010).
When and where was Jo Prestia born?
Jo Prestia was born on June 5, 1960 in Porto Empedocle (AG), Sicilia, Italia.
How many credits does Jo Prestia have?
Jo Prestia has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2025.
What is Jo Prestia's background in cinema and television?
Jo Prestia is an Italian-born French kickboxer and actor. Born on June 5, 1960, in Porto Empedocle, Sicily, Italy, he has also been known by the names Prestia Joe and Prestia Joé. His acting career includes appearances in more than seventy films since 1996, with fifty known credits. He is best known for his performance...