Joe Yamanaka was born on September 21, 1946 in Yokohama, Japan. He was an actor and composer, known for
It's Easier Than Kissing (1989),
Izo (2004) and
Kaigenrei no yoru (1980). He was married to Satoko Yamanaka. He died on August 7, 2011 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan.