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Joe Seneca

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joe Seneca (January 14, 1919 – August 15, 1996) was an American film and television actor who had a lengthy Hollywood career, portraying bit parts in many major films and television sitcoms spanning from the 1970s to the 1990s. Seneca was born Joel McGhee in Cleveland, Ohio
Born: Tue, Jan 14 1919
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Death: Thu, Aug 15 1996
Joe Seneca is 77 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill
Joe Seneca was 77 in A Time to Kill as 'Reverend Isaiah Street'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1996
Poster of The Vernon Johns Story
The Vernon Johns Story
Joe Seneca was 75 in The Vernon Johns Story as 'Deacon Wilkes'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1994
Poster of The Saint of Fort Washington
The Saint of Fort Washington
Joe Seneca was 74 in The Saint of Fort Washington as 'Spits'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Malcolm X
Malcolm X
Joe Seneca was 73 in Malcolm X as 'Toomer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1992
Poster of Mississippi Masala
Mississippi Masala
Joe Seneca was 72 in Mississippi Masala as 'Williben Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 1991
Poster of Tarzan in Manhattan
Tarzan in Manhattan
Joe Seneca was 70 in Tarzan in Manhattan as 'Joseph'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 15 1989
Poster of The Blob
The Blob
Joe Seneca was 69 in The Blob as 'Dr. Meddows'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1988
Poster of School Daze
School Daze
Joe Seneca was 69 in School Daze as 'President Harold McPherson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1988
Poster of Big Shots
Big Shots
Joe Seneca was 68 in Big Shots as 'Ferryman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1987
Poster of A Gathering of Old Men
A Gathering of Old Men
Joe Seneca was 68 in A Gathering of Old Men as 'Clatoo'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1987
Poster of Moments Without Proper Names
Moments Without Proper Names
Joe Seneca was 67 in Moments Without Proper Names
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story
Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story
Joe Seneca was 67 in Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story as 'Reverend'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 19 1986
Poster of Crossroads
Crossroads
Joe Seneca was 67 in Crossroads as 'Willie Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1986
Poster of Silverado
Silverado
Joe Seneca was 66 in Silverado as 'Ezra'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1985
Poster of Solomon Northup's Odyssey
Solomon Northup's Odyssey
Joe Seneca was 65 in Solomon Northup's Odyssey as 'Noah'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 1984
Poster of The House of Dies Drear
The House of Dies Drear
Joe Seneca was 65 in The House of Dies Drear as 'Pluto'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1984
Poster of The Evil That Men Do
The Evil That Men Do
Joe Seneca was 65 in The Evil That Men Do as 'Santiago'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1984
Poster of The Verdict
The Verdict
Joe Seneca was 63 in The Verdict as 'Dr. Thompson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1982
Poster of The Gentleman Bandit
The Gentleman Bandit
Joe Seneca was 62 in The Gentleman Bandit
Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1981
Poster of Kramer vs. Kramer
Kramer vs. Kramer
Joe Seneca was 60 in Kramer vs. Kramer as 'Partygoer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1979
Poster of The Tenth Month
The Tenth Month
Joe Seneca was 60 in The Tenth Month as 'Doorman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1979
Poster of Wilma
Wilma
Joe Seneca was 58 in Wilma as 'Ed Rudolph'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1977
Poster of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Joe Seneca was 55 in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three as 'Police Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1974

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Christy
Christy
Joe Seneca was 75+ in Christy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 1994
Poster of seaQuest DSV
seaQuest DSV
Joe Seneca was 74+ in seaQuest DSV as 'Professor Bingham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Joe Seneca was 71+ in Law & Order as 'Lionel Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Doogie Howser, M.D.
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Joe Seneca was 70+ in Doogie Howser, M.D.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989
Poster of China Beach
China Beach
Joe Seneca was 69+ in China Beach
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 26 1988
Poster of Friday the 13th: The Series
Friday the 13th: The Series
Joe Seneca was 68+ in Friday the 13th: The Series as 'Hedley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1987
Poster of Throb
Throb
Joe Seneca was 67+ in Throb
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 1986
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Joe Seneca was 67+ in Matlock
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Joe Seneca was 66+ in Amazing Stories as 'Ben Dumfy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Spenser: For Hire
Spenser: For Hire
Joe Seneca was 66+ in Spenser: For Hire
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Joe Seneca was 66+ in The Equalizer as 'Fossil'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Joe Seneca was 66+ in The Golden Girls as 'Alvin Newcastle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of 227
227
Joe Seneca was 66+ in 227
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Joe Seneca was 65+ in The Cosby Show as 'Dr. Zachariah J. Hanes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984