★ HOW OLD IS JOE TASLIM?
Joe Taslim is 44 years old, born June 23, 1981 in Indonesia · Cancer.
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★ LEDE
About
Joe Taslim turned judo medals into Hollywood action roles, playing Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat (2021) and Sergeant Jaka in The Raid (2011). Born in Indonesia on 23 June 1981, Taslim competed as a national judo athlete from 1997 to 2009, winning three Southeast Asian Games medals and a Gold at the 2008 Pekan Olahraga Nasional. On screen, he's also known for Li Yong in Warrior (2019–2023) and roles in Fast & Furious 6 and Star Trek Beyond. A Cancer, Taslim blends martial discipline with charismatic screen presence.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Johannes Taslim entered the film industry as a dual-threat action performer—judo champion turned Hollywood lead. Born 23 June 1981 in Indonesia, he spent over a decade on the national judo circuit, securing a Silver medal and two Bronze medals at the Southeast Asian Games and a Gold at the 2008 Pekan Olahraga Nasional before pivoting to acting. His breakthrough role was Sergeant Jaka in The Raid (2011), a visceral action film that established him as a credible martial-arts actor. He later played Jah in Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Manas in Star Trek Beyond (2016), and landed the iconic role of Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat (2021), reprising the character in Mortal Kombat II (2026). Between films, Taslim earned recognition for his dramatic work as Li Yong in the historical action series Warrior, which ran from 2019 to 2023. As an actor, he balances stunts and choreography with character depth, a skill honed during his competitive athletics career. A Cancer born in the Year of the Rooster, Taslim's life-path number 3 suggests creative expression and communication—traits visible in his range across martial-arts thrillers, franchise blockbusters, and prestige television. Indonesian cinema and Hollywood action franchises have both benefited from his crossover appeal.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Taslim's early life was defined by elite athletics. He joined Indonesia's national judo team in 1997 at age 16 and remained a competitive judoka until 2009, accumulating three Southeast Asian Games medals (one Silver, two Bronze) and gold at the 2008 Pekan Olahraga Nasional. This twelve-year athletic foundation gave him the discipline, physical conditioning, and performance mindset that would translate to action cinema.
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Trivia
- Taslim is a three-time medalist at the Southeast Asian Games in judo—one Silver and two Bronze—before becoming an actor.
- He played Sub-Zero in both Mortal Kombat (2021) and its sequel Mortal Kombat II (2026), anchoring the franchise's martial-arts legacy.
- His role as Li Yong in Warrior (2019–2023) marked a shift from pure action into dramatic television.
- Taslim competes as a judo athlete and actor—his film debut came after 12 years as a national team judoka.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Joe Taslim gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Joe Taslim?
- Joe Taslim is 44 years old (born June 23, 1981).
- When is Joe Taslim's birthday?
- Joe Taslim was born on June 23, 1981.
- What is Joe Taslim's zodiac sign?
- Joe Taslim is a Cancer, born June 23, 1981.
- What is Joe Taslim's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Joe Taslim was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Joe Taslim from?
- Joe Taslim is from Indonesia.
- What does Joe Taslim do?
- Joe Taslim is a actor.
- Is Joe Taslim still alive?
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