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Joe Exotic

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  • Director
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Joe Exotic in Tiger King (2020)
The story behind Joe Exotic and the infamous G.W. Zoo, featuring interviews with Joe, his ex-employees, rescue leaders, exotic animal experts and others with firsthand knowledge of the animal trafficking and breeding that fueled Joe Exotic's empire.
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Surviving Joe Exotic (2020)
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Joe Exotic was born on 5 March 1963 in Garden City, Kansas, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Joe Exotic: Here Kitty Kitty (2015), The Life Exotic: Or the Incredible True Story of Joe Schreibvogel and The Exotic Truth - The Tiger King Speaks. He has been married to Jorge Marquez since 22 April 2025. He was previously married to Dillon Passage and Travis Maldonado.
BornMarch 5, 1963
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    Joe Exotic: Here Kitty Kitty (2015)
    Joe Exotic: Here Kitty Kitty
    8.7
    Music Video
    • Joe Exotic
    • 2015
    The Life Exotic: Or the Incredible True Story of Joe Schreibvogel
    The Life Exotic: Or the Incredible True Story of Joe Schreibvogel
    • Self
      The Exotic Truth - The Tiger King Speaks
      • Self
        Joe Exotic in I Saw a Tiger (2013)
        I Saw a Tiger
        8.0
        Video
        • Actor
        • 2013

        Credits

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        Actor

        • Joe Exotic: Here Kitty Kitty (2015)
          Joe Exotic: Here Kitty Kitty
          8.7
          Music Video
          • Joe Exotic
          • 2015
        • Joe Exotic in I Saw a Tiger (2013)
          I Saw a Tiger
          8.0
          Video
          • 2013

        Director

        • Joe Exotic: Here Kitty Kitty (2015)
          Joe Exotic: Here Kitty Kitty
          8.7
          Music Video
          • Director
          • 2015

        Composer

        • Joe Exotic: Here Kitty Kitty (2015)
          Joe Exotic: Here Kitty Kitty
          8.7
          Music Video
          • Composer
          • 2015
        • In-development projects at IMDbPro

        Videos4

        What to Watch After "Tiger King"
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        What to Watch After "Tiger King"
        Sneak Peek Trailer
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        Sneak Peek Trailer
        Sneak Peek Trailer
        Trailer 1:55
        Sneak Peek Trailer
        Official Trailer
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        Official Trailer
        Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem And Madness: Season 2
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        Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem And Madness: Season 2

        Personal details

        • Official site
          • Official Site
        • Alternative name
          • Joe 'Exotic' Maldonado
        • Height
          • 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
        • Born
          • March 5, 1963
          • Garden City, Kansas, USA
        • Spouses
            Jorge MarquezApril 22, 2025 - present
        • Publicity listings
          • 2 Biographical Movies
          • 1 Print Biography
          • 1 Portrayal
          • 1 Article

        Did you know

        • Trivia
          During a March 2019 criminal trial, NEW YORK Magazine reported that Joe Exotic was convicted by jury for "two counts of murder for hire and 17 counts of exotic-animal abuse, including the killing of five tigers." Joe remains incarcerated while he awaits final sentencing .
        • Quotes
          In regards to Dillon's recent troubles, I am just glad that no one was hurt learning such a lesson that drinking and driving is something to take very seriously. I love my husband and will be there for him, just as he has been for me. If we all learn something from this, it is not ok to be irresponsible and drink and drive.
        • Trademarks
            Chest tattoo of three bleeding bullet holes
        • Nicknames
          • Joe Exotic
          • The Tiger King

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