# Fernando Poe Jr.

Ronald Allan Kelley Poe (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), known professionally as Fernando Poe Jr., and often referred to by his initials FPJ, was a Filipino actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, and politician. His long and successful career as an action star earned him the nickname "Da King" (i.e. the "King of Philippine movies"). He also wrote, directed, and produced several of the films he starred in—under the pseudonyms Ronwaldo Reyes and D'Lanor.
Poe appeared in around 300 films from 1955 to 2003. Poe entered the film industry as a stuntman following the death of his father, actor Fernando Poe Sr., and made his film debut in 1955 with Anak ni Palaris, a sequel to a film that starred his father. His breakout came in the 1956 film Lo Waist Gang and went on to star in action films that portrayed him as the "champion and defender of the poor and oppressed". His notable films include: Only the Brave Know Hell (1965), Lino Brocka's Santiago! (1970), Celso Ad. Castillo's Asedillo (1971), Bato sa Buhangin (1976), Durugin si Totoy Bato (1979), Eddie Romero's Aguila (1980); his self-directed Ang Panday (1980) and its sequels; Roman Rapido and Isang Bala Ka Lang! (both 1983), the 1986 films Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite, Muslim .357, and Batang Quiapo; Kahit Konting Pagtingin (1990), Ang Probinsyano (1996), Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko... (1999), and Ang Dalubhasa (2000).
Poe's accolades include five FAMAS Awards for Best Actor—a joint record that inducted him into the FAMAS Hall of Fame in 1988. He also won Best Director for his films Ang Padrino (1984) and Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko (1995). In 2004, FAMAS posthumously granted him the Natatanging Alagad ng Sining Award. Poe was also posthumously declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2006 (accepted by his family in 2012).
Poe ran for president of the Philippines in the 2004 election. He lost to the incumbent Gloria Macapagal Arroyo by just over one million votes (3.48%)—the closest margin between the winner and runner-up in the history of Philippine presidential elections. Seven months after the elections, Poe died of a stroke; hundreds of thousands attended his wake and funeral.
Poe was married to actress Susan Roces, who played his onscreen love interest in 17 films. He is the father of Senator Grace Poe and actress Lovi Poe.

## Early life and education

Ronald Allan Kelley Poe was the son of Filipino actor and director Fernando Poe Sr. (born Allan Fernando Poe y Reyes; 1916–1951) from San Carlos, Pangasinan and Elizabeth "Bessie" Kelley (1918–1999). He was born in Manila on August 20, 1939. He was known as "Ronnie" to his family.
His parents, at the time of his birth, were not legally married until 1940. In 2004, Poe's political opponents tried to derail his bid for the 2004 Philippine presidency when they sought to disqualify him as an illegitimate son of a non-Filipino mother.
He was the second among six siblings, including Andy (born Fernando Kelley Poe Jr.; 1943–1995), whose given name was used by Poe as his own professional name to bank on the popularity of his father who was a top actor in his time. Conrad Poe was Poe's half-brother, the illegitimate son of Fernando Poe Sr. and actress Patricia Mijares.
The original spelling of the family surname was Pou, from his paternal grandfather, playwright Lorenzo Pou, a Catalan migrant from Mallorca, Spain, who ventured into mining and business in the Philippines.
In 1953, Poe finished his primary education at San Beda College. For high school, he attended San Sebastian College. He continued his education at Mapúa Institute of Technology and University of the East and took the course theater arts.
When his father died from rabies at age 34, Poe became the family's breadwinner. In order to support his family, he dropped out of the University of the East during his sophomore year.

## Film career

Poe dropped out of college to work in the Philippine film industry as a messenger boy, and was given acting roles in subsequent years. Starting as a stuntman for Everlasting Pictures, he was given a starring role in the film Anak ni Palaris (Son of Palaris) at the age of 14. The film, however, was not a big hit. In 1956, the film Lo' Waist Gang made him popular, and the film was such a hit that low-waist pants became a fad.
Also known as 'FPJ' from his initials, Poe acted in a number of films which depicted him as the champion of the poor and downtrodden. He also directed films under the pseudonyms D'Lanor and Ronwaldo Reyes. Reyes originated from the surname of his paternal grandmother, Martha.
He established FPJ Productions in 1961 and later organized other film companies. In 1963, he testified against criminal gangs, known as the Big Four, who extorted money from the film industry. In 1965, he shared the lead in The Ravagers (in the Philippines this is titled Only the Brave Know Hell), a film depicting the United States and the Philippines working together against Japanese war time occupation. The film is considered one of the most influential Filipino films.
Poe won the most best actor awards at the FAMAS. Among the films that received awards were Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967), Asedillo (1971), Durugin si Totoy Bato (1979), Umpisahan Mo, Tatapusin Ko (1983), and Muslim .357 (1986).
Poe was one of the highest paid film actors in the Philippines in the 1980s (alongside Dolphy and Vilma Santos), with his salary reaching over one million pesos per film. In 1988, Poe partnered with San Miguel Corporation in a near ₱27 million promotional deal for San Miguel Beer, his first endorsement of a product in his entire film career, with the first television commercial airing on January 20.
In mid-1993, Poe was then set to star in a film produced by Viva Films and directed by Pablo Santiago titled Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib, with Alice Dixson cast as the female lead, though it did not come to fruition.
Among his roles were Flavio in the Ang Panday fantasy series, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Dito sa Pitong Gatang and Aguila. His last film, Pakners, also stars 9-ball billiards champion Efren "Bata" Reyes.

## Political career
### 2004 Presidential bid

Fernando Poe Jr. was the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP)'s candidate for the 2004 presidential election. He accepted nomination in December 2003 and was to be the opposition candidate in the Philippines' 2004 presidential election.

## Personal life

Poe married actress Susan Roces, the professional name of Jesusa Sonora, in a civil wedding in December 1968. They later married in a religious service and among their primary sponsors were then-President Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imelda. Poe and Roces adopted a daughter, Grace Poe, who became a senator.
Poe was very reclusive about his personal life. However, in February 2004, during the presidential campaign, Poe admitted to having fathered two children out of wedlock. He had an affair with actress Anna Marin and had one son, Ronian and with former actress Rowena Moran and had a daughter, Lourdes Virginia.

## Death and legacy

Poe was admitted to St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City in the evening of December 11, 2004, after complaining of dizziness at a gathering in his production studio during a Christmas party. He suffered from a stroke and slipped into a coma while being treated for a brain clot. Doctors described his condition as a cerebral thrombosis with multiple organ failure. He died at the age of 65 on December 14 at 12:01 am PHT (UTC+08:00), without regaining consciousness. His remains were initially transferred to the Arlington East Memorial Chapels in Pasig (now known as the Evergreen Memorial Chapels), before being transferred a day later to the Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City. Organizers of the nine-day wake claimed numbers as high as two million. The funeral procession drew tens of thousands who crowded the streets of Quezon City, an event which drew comparisons to the funeral processions of former Senator Ninoy Aquino in August 1983 – who also had his wake held at the Santo Domingo Church – and of actress Julie Vega in May 1985. He was buried in his family plot along with his parents in the Manila North Cemetery.
On December 14, 2012, eight years after his death, a monument to Poe was erected at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and Arquiza Street in Ermita, Manila, with widow Susan Roces and daughter Grace Poe attending the unveiling.
On January 13, 2022, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11608, renaming Roosevelt Avenue in Quezon City as Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue.
On his 84th birth anniversary on August 20, 2023, Roosevelt station of LRT Line 1 in Quezon City was renamed Fernando Poe Jr. station; FPJ Arena, a sports arena in San Jose, Batangas also named in his honor, was inaugurated.
In 2013, Tonton Gutierrez portrayed Fernando Poe Jr. in the life story of Poe's daughter Grace Poe, depicted by Erich Gonzales, on Maalaala Mo Kaya. In 2015, his 1997 film Ang Probinsyano was remade by ABS-CBN into a TV series, starring Coco Martin as the main character to portray twins namely SPO1 Ricardo "Cardo" Dalisay and Police Sr. Insp. Dominador "Ador" de Leon together with Susan Roces, FPJ's widow.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Director | Production company |
| 1955 | Anak ni Palaris | | Mario Barri | Fernando Poe Productions |
| 1956 | Simaron | An extra | Gerardo de León | Everlasting Pictures |
| 1956 | Babaeng Mandarambong | | Ding M. de Jesus | Everlasting Pictures |
| 1956 | Lo' Waist Gang | | Pablo Santiago | Premiere Productions / Larry Santiago Productions |
| 1957 | Kamay ni Cain | Ernesto | Gerardo de León | People's Pictures |
| 1957 | Bakasyon Grande | | Pablo Santiago | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1957 | Tipin | | Efren Reyes | People's Pictures |
| 1957 | Los Lacuacheros | | Pablo Santiago | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1957 | H-Line Gang | | Candido Manahan | Premiere Productions Inc. |
| 1957 | Bicol Express | Tonying | Teodorico C. Santos | Premiere Productions Inc. |
| 1957 | Student Canteen | | Pablo Santiago | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1958 | Lutong Makaw | | Pablo Santiago | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1958 | Pepeng Kaliwete | | Cirio H. Santiago | Premiere Productions Inc. |
| 1958 | May Pasikat Ba sa Kano | | Nemesio E. Caravana | Premiere Productions Inc. |
| 1958 | Obra Maestra | | Teodorico C. Santos | People's Pictures |
| 1958 | Atrebida | | Armando V. de Guzman | Premiere Productions |
| 1958 | Lo’ Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro | | Pablo Santiago | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1958 | Laban sa Lahat | | Cirio H. Santiago | Premiere Productions |
| 1958 | Bon Voyage | | Cesar Gallardo | Premiere Productions |
| 1959 | Prinsesa Naranja | | Nemesio E. Caravana | Premiere Productions |
| 1959 | Rolling Rockers | | Danilo H. Santiago | People's Pictures |
| 1959 | Duke de Borgoña | | Nemesio E. Caravana | Premiere Productions |
| 1959 | Eva Dragon | | Teodorico C. Santos | Premiere Productions |
| 1959 | Hawaiian Boy | Ronnie | Cirio H. Santiago | People's Pictures |
| 1959 | Tough Guy | | Felix Villar | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1959 | Big Time Berto | (cameo) | Pablo Santiago | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1959 | Pitong Gatang | | Efren Reyes | Premiere Productions |
| 1959 | Anak ng Bulkan | Ramon Barva | Emmanuel Rojas | Premiere Productions |
| 1960 | Gabi ng Lagim | (cameo) | Larry Santiago Tommy C. David Felix Villar Pablo Santiago | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1960 | Markado | | Mario Barri | Hollywood Far East Productions |
| 1960 | Rancho Grande | | Pablo Santiago | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1960 | Lo Waist Gang Joins the Armed Forces | | Pablo Santiago | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1960 | Walang daigdig | | Pablo Santiago | Larry Santiago Productions / Poe-Zshornack Productions |
| 1960 | Materiales Fuertes | (cameo) | Efren Reyes | People's Pictures |
| 1960 | Viuda De Ojo | | | Premiere Productions |
| 1960 | Sutlang Bakal | | Pablo Santiago | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1960 | True Confessions | | Larry Santiago Artemio Marquez Armando de Guzman Pablo Santiago | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1960 | Sarhento Salcedo | | Nemesio E. Caravana | Balatbat Productions |
| 1961 | Kilabot sa Barilan | | Alex M. Sunga | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1961 | Walang Patawad! | | Felix Villar | Balatbat Productions |
| 1961 | Tatlong Baraha | | Fely Crisostomo | FPJ Productions/Hollywood-Far East Productions |
| 1961 | Sandata at Pangako | | F.H. Constantino | LVN Pictures |
| 1961 | Sakristan Mayor | | Nemesio E. Caravana | FPJ Productions/People's Pictures |
| 1961 | Dakilang 9 | | Alex M. Sunga | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1961 | Baril sa Baril | | Armando Garces | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1961 | Apollo Robles | | Gerardo de León | FPJ Productions/Premiere Entertainment Productions Inc. |
| 1961 | Ikaw o Ako! | | Armando Garces | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1961 | Pasong Diablo | | Armando Garces | Poe-Zshornack Productions |
| 1961 | Hinahamon Kita... | | Abraham Cruz | FPJ Productions/People's Pictures |
| 1961 | Matapang sa Matapang | | Armando Garces | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1962 | Walang Pagkalupig | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions/Larry Santiago Productions/Tagalog Pictures |
| 1962 | Hari sa Barilan | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1962 | Suicide Commandoes | | Armando Garces | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1962 | Mga Tigreng Taga-Bukid | | Armando Garces | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1962 | 4 Valientes | | Teodorico C. Santos | FPJ Productions/People's Pictures |
| 1962 | Mapusok Na Paghihiganti | | Ben S. Balatbat | FPJ Productions/Balatbat Productions |
| 1962 | Batang Maynila | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1962 | Ako ang Katarungan | | Gerardo de León | FPJ Productions/Premiere Productions |
| 1962 | Albano Brothers | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions / Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1962 | Leon Marahas | | Cesar Gallardo Cirio H. Santiago | FPJ Productions/People's Pictures |
| 1962 | Pagtutuos ng Mga Kilabot | | Oscar Keesee | FPJ Productions |
| 1962 | Masikip ang Daigdig | | Cirio H. Santiago | FPJ Productions/People's Pictures |
| 1963 | The Big Show | (cameo) | Larry Santiago Cirio H. Santiago | People's Pictures |
| 1963 | Callejon 11 | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1963 | Sa Pagitan ng Dalawang Mata | | Cirio H. Santiago | FPJ Productions/People Pictures |
| 1963 | Fandong Asintado | Fando | Alex M. Sunga | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1963 | Ito ang Maynila | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1963 | Limang Kidlat | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1963 | Los Palikeros | | Cirio H. Santiago Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1963 | Tahimik, Ngunit.... Mapanganib | | Alex M. Sunga | RTG Productions |
| 1963 | Magnong Mandurukot | Magno | Cirio H. Santiago Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions/People's Pictures |
| 1963 | Kung Hindi Ka Susuko | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1963 | Angkan ng Matatapang | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1963 | Bilis ng Kamay! | | Alex M. Sunga | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1963 | Sierra Madre | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions/JAFERE Productions |
| 1963 | Sigaw ng Digmaan | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1963 | 12 Kuba | | Nemesio E. Caravana | FPJ Productions/People's Pictures |
| 1964 | Intramuros | | Gerardo de Leon Eddie Romero | FPJ Productions/Hemisphere Pictures |
| 1964 | Mano-Mano | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1964 | Maskarados | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions/JAFERE Productions |
| 1964 | Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo | (cameo) | Cesar Gallardo | EMAR Pictures |
| 1964 | Daniel Barrion | | Efren Reyes | JAFERE Productions |
| 1964 | Walang Hanggan! | | Alex M. Sunga | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1964 | Baril Na Ginto | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1964 | Orlando Romano | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions/JAFERE Productions |
| 1964 | Saan Mang Sulok ng Daigdig | | Cirio H. Santiago | FPJ Productions/People's Pictures |
| 1964 | Kumander Fidela | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions/Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1964 | 9 Laban sa Lahat | | Ruben T. Gozon | FPJ Productions/RTG Productions |
| 1965 | Hanggang May Kalaban | | Eddie Romero | FPJ Productions |
| 1965 | Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw | Roman | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1965 | Sa Bawa't Hakbang... Panganib! | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions/JAFERE Productions |
| 1965 | Tierra Verde | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1965 | Pilipinas Kong Mahal | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1965 | Ang Salarin | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions/RTG Productions |
| 1965 | Ang Mananandata | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1965 | Maginoong Tulisan | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions/RTG Productions |
| 1965 | Only the Brave Know Hell | Sgt. Rubinio Gaudiel | Eddie Romero | Hemisphere Pictures |
| 1965 | Tatak Barbaro | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions/RTG Productions |
| 1965 | Anghel sa Aking Balikat | | Van de Leon | FPJ Productions |
| 1966 | Dakilang Balatkayo | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions/JAFERE Productions |
| 1966 | Ang Haragan | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions/RTG Productions |
| 1966 | Let's Do the Freddie | (cameo) | Pablo Santiago | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1966 | San Bernardo | | D'Lanor | FPJ Productions |
| 1966 | Zamboanga | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1966 | Franco Maderro | Franco Maderro | Luis Enriquez | Virgo Film Productions |
| 1966 | Sarhento Aguila at ang 9 Na Magigiting’’ | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1966 | Baril sa Aking Kamay | | D'Lanor | FPJ Productions |
| 1966 | Diegong Akyat | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1966 | Lupong Balisong | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions/RTG Productions |
| 1966 | Hanggang May Buhay | | D'Lanor | FPJ Productions |
| 1967 | Dugo sa Buhangin | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions/RTG Productions |
| 1967 | Ex-Convict | | Efren Reyes | RTG Productions |
| 1967 | Mga Alabok sa Lupa | | Armando A. Herrera | RTG Productions |
| 1967 | Langit at Lupa | | D'Lanor | RTG Productions |
| 1967 | Matimbang ang Dugo sa Tubig | Nando | | RTG Productions |
| 1967 | Roman Montalan | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions/EMAR Pictures |
| 1967 | ...At Sila'y Dumating | | Teodorico C. Santos | FPJ Productions |
| 1967 | Alamat ng 7 Kilabot | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1968 | Alyas 1-2-3 | | Efren Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1968 | Baril at Rosaryo | | Armando Garces | FPJ Productions/AM Productions |
| 1968 | 3 Hari | | D'Lanor | FPJ Productions |
| 1968 | Tanging Ikaw! | | Armando de Guzman | FPJ Productions/Rosas Productions |
| 1968 | To Susan with Love | | Luciano B. Carlos | FPJ Productions/Rosas Productions |
| 1968 | Sorrento | | Armando Garces | FPJ Productions |
| 1968 | Ang Pagbabalik ni Daniel Barrion | | Armando Garces | FPJ Productions |
| 1968 | Magpakailanman | | | FPJ Productions |
| 1968 | Ang Mangliligpit | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions/RTG Productions |
| 1968 | Dos Por Dos | | Armando Garces | Emar Pictures |
| 1968 | Ang Dayuhan | | Efren Reyes | RTG Productions |
| 1968 | Barbaro Cristobal | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1969 | Perlas ng Silangan | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1969 | Ginintuang Kamay | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1969 | Nardong Kutsero | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1969 | 14 | | | All Stars Productions Inc. |
| 1969 | Fando | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1969 | Batang Matadero | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1969 | Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | Efren | Armando de Guzman | FPJ Productions |
| 1970 | Tierra... Sangre... | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1970 | Divina Gracia | | Armando de Guzman | FPJ Productions |
| 1970 | Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit | (cameo) | Armando de Guzman | FPJ Productions |
| 1970 | Santiago! | Gonzalo | Lino Brocka | FPJ Productions/LEA Productions |
| 1971 | Digmaan ng Mga Angkan | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1971 | Dampot Pukol Salo | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1971 | Asedillo | Teodoro Asedillo | Celso Ad. Castillo | FPJ Productions |
| 1971 | Fastbreak | — | D'Lanor | FPJ Productions |
| 1971 | Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1971 | Alas, Hari at Sota | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1972 | Santo Domingo | | Celso Ad. Castillo | FPJ Productions/FN Productions |
| 1972 | Ang Alamat | | Celso Ad. Castillo | FPJ Productions |
| 1972 | Salaginto't Salagubang | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1972 | Magiting at Pusakal | | Augusto Buenaventura | FPJ Productions/Joseph Estrada Productions |
| 1973 | Esteban | | Celso Ad. Castillo | FPJ Productions |
| 1973 | Dugo ng Bayan | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1973 | Ang Agila at ang Araw | | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1973 | Sto. Cristo | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1973 | Karnabal | | Manuel Cinco | FPJ Productions |
| 1974 | Batya't Palu-Palo | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1974 | Ang Pangalan "Mediavillo" | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1974 | Sanctuario | | Rodolfo Meyer | FPJ Productions |
| 1974 | Happy Days Are Here Again | | Cirio H. Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1975 | Hotdog: Unang Kagat | (cameo) | Raul T. Silos | Crown Seven Film Productions |
| 1975 | Alupihang Dagat | Gomer | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1975 | Pagbabalik ng Lawin | | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1975 | Anino ng Araw | Regidor | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1975 | Dugo at Pag-ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa (third segment) | | Armando A. Herrera | Bravo Film Productions |
| 1975 | Tatak ng Alipin | Aurelio | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1976 | Ang Leon at ang Daga | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1976 | Alakdang Gubat | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1976 | Bato sa Buhangin | Rafael "Paeng" Longalong | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1976 | Andalucia | Father Eliseo | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions/LEA Productions |
| 1977 | Nagbabagang Asero | Maru | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1977 | Tutubing Kalabaw, Tutubing Karayom | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1977 | Totoy Bato | Totoy Bato | Abraham Cruz | FPJ Productions |
| 1977 | Bontoc | Charles Limawin | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1977 | Tundo: Isla Puting-Bato | Hernan "Nanding" S. Perez | Cesar (Chat) Gallardo | FPJ Productions/LEA Productions |
| 1977 | Little Christmas Tree | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1978 | Ang Lalaki... Ang Alamat... Ang Baril | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1978 | Kumander Ulupong | Kumander Ulupong | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions/GPS Film Productions |
| 1978 | Patayin si... Mediavillo | Mediavillo | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1978 | Mga Mata ni Angelita | Conrado, the ex-convict | Lauro Pacheco | Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1978 | King | | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1978 | Tatak ng Tundo | Berting | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1979 | Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1979 | ...At Muling Nagbaga ang Lupa | | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1979 | Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina | Conrado | Lauro Pacheco | FPJ Productions/Larry Santiago Productions Inc. |
| 1979 | Mahal...Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi? | | Pablo Vergara | FPJ Productions |
| 1979 | Durugin si Totoy Bato | Totoy Bato | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1979 | Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman | | Pablo Vergara | FPJ Productions |
| 1979 | Ang Lihim ng Guadalupe | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1980 | Boy Negro | | Johnny Wood | FPJ Productions/RDO Film Circle |
| 1980 | Ang Agila at ang Falcon | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1980 | Aguila | Gen. Daniel T. Aguila | Eddie Romero | FPJ Productions/Bancom Audiovision Corp |
| 1980 | Ang Leon at ang Kuting | | Armando A. Herrera | FPJ Productions |
| 1980 | Kalibre .45 | | Nilo Saez | FPJ Productions/Mirick Films International |
| 1980 | Ang Panday | Flavio / Panday | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1981 | Iskorokotoy | | Danny Ochoa | FPJ Productions/GPS Film Production |
| 1981 | Ang Maestro | Hernan de Zuñiga | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1981 | Bandido sa Sapang Bato | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions/GPS Film Productions |
| 1981 | Sierra Madre | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions/LEA Productions |
| 1981 | Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo | Crisanto | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions/LEA Productions |
| 1981 | Pagbabalik ng Panday | Flavio / Panday | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1982 | Pepeng Kaliwete | | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1982 | Manedyer...Si Kumander | Gener | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1982 | Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato | Daniel Bartolo | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions/GPS Film Productions |
| 1982 | Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto | Flavio / Panday | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1983 | Brando Bandido | (cameo) | Tito Sanchez | Day Films |
| 1983 | Roman Rapido | Roman Rapido | Argel Joseph | FPJ Productions BHS Film |
| 1983 | Kapag Buhay ang Inutang | Mario Magtanggol | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions Cine Suerte Inc. |
| 1983 | Umpisahan Mo, Tatapusin Ko! | Delfin Prado | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1983 | Isang Bala Ka Lang! | Berting Rodriguez | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1984 | Sigaw ng Katarungan | Alfredo Javier | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions/Cine Suerte Inc. |
| 1984 | Daang Hari | | Nilo Saez | FPJ Productions/LEA Productions |
| 1984 | Ang Padrino | Emong Sanchez | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1984 | Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat Na Aklat | Flavio / Panday | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1985 | Isa-Isa Lang! | Carding Briñas | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions/Cine Suerte Inc. |
| 1985 | Partida | Ben Serrano | Ben G. Yalung | Cine Suerte Inc. / FPJ Productions |
| 1986 | Iyo ang Tondo Kanya ang Cavite | Crisanto | Pablo Santiago | BSH Films |
| 1986 | Muslim .357 | 1st Lt. Jamal Razul | Ronwaldo Reyes | EDL Productions |
| 1986 | Batang Quiapo | Baldomero "Baldo" Dimaguiba | Pablo Santiago | Regal Films |
| 1987 | Kapag Lumaban ang Api | Julio | Ronwaldo Reyes | LEA Productions |
| 1987 | Batas sa Aking Kamay | | Mike Relon Makiling | FPJ Productions/Bonanza Films |
| 1987 | Kamao$^$ | | Celso Ad. Castillo | KAPP / TAPE Inc. (co-production) |
| 1987 | No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | Gener | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1987 | Kapag Puno Na ang Salop | P/Sgt. Isagani Guerrero | Arturo San Agustin | FPJ Productions |
| 1988 | Ang Anino ni Asedillo | Teodoro Asedillo ("special appearance") | Bert Mendoza Jose M. Dagumboy | D'Camps Films International |
| 1988 | One Day, Isang Araw | Pastor | Pablo Santiago | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Sheman: Mistress of the Universe | (uncredited cameo) | Tony Y. Reyes | Viva Films |
| 1988 | Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo | David Villafuerte | Willy Milan | Lea Productions |
| 1988 | Agila ng Maynila | Mauro Reyes | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1989 | Wanted: Pamilya Banal | Victor Banal | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1989 | Ako ang Huhusga | P/Sgt. Isagani Guerrero | Ronwaldo Reyes | Bonanza Films |
| 1990 | Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Delfin Maniego | Pablo Santiago | Viva Films |
| 1990 | Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Part-III | P/Lt. Isagani Guerrero | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1990 | May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi | Nanding | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1991 | Batas ng .45 | P/Cpt. Celso Magsalin | Ronwaldo Reyes | Chiba Far East Film International |
| 1991 | Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway | Armando "Mando" Guevarra | Augusto Salvador | FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1992 | Dito sa Pitong Gatang | Chairman Berting Cayabyab | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1992 | Isang Bala Ka Lang... Part-II | Berting Rodriguez | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions/Vision Films |
| 1992 | Lakay | P/Col. Juanito Lagasca | Nilo Saez | FPJ Productions/GP Films |
| 1994 | Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban | Carding Villamar | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions/Viva Films |
| 1994 | Epimaco Velasco: NBI | Atty. Epimaco Velasco | Edgardo "Boy" Vinarao | FPJ Productions/Viva-FLT Films International |
| 1994 | Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit Na Kape | Mike | Tony Cruz | FPJ Productions |
| 1994 | Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko | Flavio / Panday | J. Erastheo Navoa | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin Part 2 | Delfin Maniego | Eddie Rodriguez | FPJ Productions/Viva Films |
| 1995 | Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko | Sgt. Daniel Torres | Ronwaldo Reyes and Wilfredo "Willy" Milan | FPJ Productions/Libran Films |
| 1995 | Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | Nanding | Pablo Santiago | FPJ Productions |
| 1996 | Hagedorn | Edward Hagedorn | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions/Merdeka Films |
| 1996 | Ikaw ang Mahal Ko | Pilo | Tony Cruz | FPJ Productions |
| 1996 | Ang Probinsyano | PLt. Kardo de Leon and PCpt. Ador de Leon | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1997 | Eseng ng Tondo | P/Lt. Eusebio "Eseng" Natividad | Ronwaldo Reyes and Augusto Salvador | FPJ Productions |
| 1998 | Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano | P/Lt. Kardo de Leon | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 1999 | Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko... | Badong Rivera | Boots Plata | FPJ Productions/Star Cinema |
| 2000 | Ang Dalubhasa | Maj. Jaime "Jimmy" de Guzman, M.D. | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions/Millennium Cinema |
| 2001 | Ayos Na... ang Kasunod | Ramon Trinidad | Boots Plata | FPJ Productions |
| 2002 | Batas ng Lansangan | Maj. Ruben Medrano | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions/Maverick Films |
| 2002 | Ang Alamat ng Lawin | Lawin | Ronwaldo Reyes | FPJ Productions |
| 2003 | Pakners (Last movie appearance) | Nanding Escalante | Tony Y. Reyes | FPJ Productions |
^ $^I$ Kamao is Poe's only film produced specifically for television, premiering on RPN in June 1987.

## Accolades
### Awards and nominations

FAMAS Awards :
| Year | Category | Nominated Work(s) | Result |
| 1959 | Best Actor | Laban sa Lahat | Nominated |
| 1961 | Best Actor | Walang Daigdig | Nominated |
| 1963 | Best Actor | Walang Pagkalupig | Nominated |
| 1963 | Best Actor | Ako ang Katarungan | Nominated |
| 1964 | Best Actor | Sigaw ng Digmaan | Nominated |
| 1966 | Best Actor | Pilipinas Kong Mahal | Nominated |
| 1968 | Best Actor | Mga Alabok Sa Lupa | Won |
| 1969 | Best Actor | Barbaro Cristobal | Nominated |
| 1971 | Best Story | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Won |
| 1971 | Best Actor | Santiago! | Nominated |
| 1972 | Best Actor | Asedillo | Won |
| 1973 | Best Actor | Ang Alamat | Nominated |
| 1976 | Best Director | Alupihang Dagat | Nominated |
| 1980 | Best Actor | Durugin si Totoy Bato | Won |
| 1982 | Best Actor | Ang Maestro | Nominated |
| 1983 | Best Director | Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto | Nominated |
| 1983 | Best Actor | Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto | Nominated |
| 1984 | Best Director | Umpisahan mo... Tatapusin ko! | Nominated |
| 1984 | Best Actor | Umpisahan mo... Tatapusin ko! | Won |
| 1985 | Best Actor | Sigaw ng Katarungan | Nominated |
| 1985 | Best Director | Ang Padrino | Won |
| 1985 | Best Screenplay | Ang Padrino | Won |
| 1986 | Best Actor | The Lethal Hunt | Nominated |
| 1987 | Best Actor | Muslim .357 | Won |
| 1987 | Best Director | Muslim .357 | Nominated |
| 1988 | FAMAS Hall of Fame | Actor | Won |
| 1990 | Best Director | Ako...Ang Huhusga | Nominated |
| 1992 | Best Director | Batas .45 | Nominated |
| 1996 | Best Director | Kahit Butas ng Karayom | Won |
| 1997 | FAMAS Presidential Award | — | Won |
| 1999 | Best Director | Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano | Nominated |
| 2000 | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won |
| 2003 | Best Actor | Batang Lansangan | Nominated |
| 2003 | Best Director | Batang Lansangan | Nominated |
FAP Awards :
| Year | Category | Nominated Work(s) | Result |
| 1984 | Best Actor | Umpisahan mo... Tatapusin ko! | Won |
| 1987 | Best Actor | Muslim .357 | Won |
| 1996 | Best Actor | Kahit Butas ng Karayom | Nominated |
| 1998 | Best Director | Eseng ng Tondo | Won |
| 1998 | Best Actor | Eseng ng Tondo | Won |
Cinemanila International Film Festival :
| Year | Category | Nominated Work(s) | Result | Ref: |
| 2000 | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won | |
Gawad Urian Awards :
| Year | Category | Nominated Work(s) | Result | Ref: |
| 2002 | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won | |
2002 Metro Manila Film Festival :
| Year | Category | Nominated Work(s) | Result | Ref: |
| 2002 | Best Actor | Ang Alamat ng Lawin | Nominated | |
Cinema One Digital Film Festivals :
| Year | Category | Nominated Work(s) | Result | Ref: |
| 2009 | Cinema One Legend Award (Posthumously) | — | Won | |