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Joseph Wiseman

Bio: Joseph Wiseman (May 15, 1918 – October 19, 2009) was a Canadian theater and film actor, best known for starring as the titular antagonist of the first James Bond film, Dr. No, as well as his career on Broadway

Born: Wed, May 15 1918

Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Death: Mon, Oct 19 2009

Joseph Wiseman is 91 years old

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Poster of Best Ever Bond

Joseph Wiseman was 84 in Best Ever Bond as 'Dr. No (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 2002

Poster of Lady Mobster

Joseph Wiseman was 70 in Lady Mobster as 'Victor Castle'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1988

Poster of Crime Story: Pilot

Crime Story: Pilot

Joseph Wiseman was 68 in Crime Story: Pilot as 'Manny Weisbord'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 18 1986

Poster of Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt

Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt

Joseph Wiseman was 68 in Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 1986

Poster of Seize the Day

Joseph Wiseman was 68 in Seize the Day as 'Dr. Adler'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 1986

Poster of The Ghost Writer

The Ghost Writer

Joseph Wiseman was 65 in The Ghost Writer as 'Judge Wapter'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1983

Poster of Rage of Angels

Joseph Wiseman was 64 in Rage of Angels as 'Antonio Granelli'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 19 1983

Poster of Jaguar Lives!

Joseph Wiseman was 61 in Jaguar Lives! as 'Ben Ashir'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 09 1979

Poster of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Joseph Wiseman was 60 in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as 'Draco'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1979

Poster of The Betsy

Joseph Wiseman was 59 in The Betsy as 'Jake Weinstein'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1978

Poster of Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love

Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love

Joseph Wiseman was 59 in Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love as 'Narrator (voice) - English version'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 1977

Poster of Murder at the World Series

Murder at the World Series

Joseph Wiseman was 58 in Murder at the World Series as 'Sam Druckman'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1977

Poster of Journey into Fear

Journey into Fear

Joseph Wiseman was 57 in Journey into Fear as 'Colonel Haki'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1975

Poster of Zalmen, or The Madness of God

Zalmen, or The Madness of God

Joseph Wiseman was 56 in Zalmen, or The Madness of God as 'Rabbi'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 13 1975

Poster of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

Joseph Wiseman was 55 in The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz as 'Uncle Benjy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 11 1974

Poster of Men of the Dragon

Men of the Dragon

Joseph Wiseman was 55 in Men of the Dragon as 'Balashev'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 1974

Poster of Nightside

Joseph Wiseman was 54 in Nightside as 'Grudin'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1973

Poster of The Suicide Club

The Suicide Club

Joseph Wiseman was 54 in The Suicide Club as 'Mr. Silverado'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 13 1973

Poster of Pursuit

Joseph Wiseman was 54 in Pursuit as 'Dr. Nordman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 1972

Poster of The Valachi Papers

The Valachi Papers

Joseph Wiseman was 53 in The Valachi Papers as 'Salvatore Maranzano'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 06 1972

Poster of Lawman

Joseph Wiseman was 52 in Lawman as 'Lucas'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1971

Poster of The Mask of Sheba

The Mask of Sheba

Joseph Wiseman was 51 in The Mask of Sheba as 'Fandil Bondalok'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 09 1970

Poster of Stiletto

Joseph Wiseman was 51 in Stiletto as 'Emilio Matteo'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 30 1969

Poster of The Night They Raided Minsky's

The Night They Raided Minsky's

Joseph Wiseman was 50 in The Night They Raided Minsky's as 'Louis Minsky'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1968

Poster of The Counterfeit Killer

The Counterfeit Killer

Joseph Wiseman was 49 in The Counterfeit Killer as 'Rajeski'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1968

Poster of Bye Bye Braverman

Bye Bye Braverman

Joseph Wiseman was 49 in Bye Bye Braverman as 'Felix Ottensteen'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1968

Poster of The Outsider

Joseph Wiseman was 49 in The Outsider as 'Ernest Grimes'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 1967

Poster of The Incredible World of James Bond

The Incredible World of James Bond

Joseph Wiseman was 47 in The Incredible World of James Bond as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1965

Poster of Dr. No

Joseph Wiseman was 44 in Dr. No as 'Dr. No'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1962

Poster of The Happy Thieves

The Happy Thieves

Joseph Wiseman was 43 in The Happy Thieves as 'Jean Marie Calbert'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1961

Poster of The Unforgiven

Joseph Wiseman was 41 in The Unforgiven as 'Abe Kelsey'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1960

Poster of The Garment Jungle

The Garment Jungle

Joseph Wiseman was 38 in The Garment Jungle as 'George Kovan'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1957

Poster of Three Brave Men

Three Brave Men

Joseph Wiseman was 38 in Three Brave Men as 'Jim Barron'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956

Poster of The Prodigal

Joseph Wiseman was 36 in The Prodigal as 'Carmish'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1955

Poster of The Silver Chalice

The Silver Chalice

Joseph Wiseman was 36 in The Silver Chalice as 'Mijamin'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1954

Poster of Champ for a Day

Champ for a Day

Joseph Wiseman was 35 in Champ for a Day as 'Dominic Guido'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1953

Poster of Les Miserables

Joseph Wiseman was 34 in Les Miserables as 'Genflou'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1952

Poster of Viva Zapata!

Joseph Wiseman was 33 in Viva Zapata! as 'Fernando'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 07 1952

Poster of Detective Story

Detective Story

Joseph Wiseman was 33 in Detective Story as 'Charley Gennini'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1951

Poster of With These Hands

With These Hands

Joseph Wiseman was 32 in With These Hands as 'Mike Deleo'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1950

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Law & Order

Joseph Wiseman was 72+ in Law & Order as 'Seymour Bergreen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990

Poster of Crime Story

Joseph Wiseman was 68+ in Crime Story as 'Manny Weisbord'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1986

Poster of L.A. Law

Joseph Wiseman was 68+ in L.A. Law as 'Isidore Schoen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986

Poster of MacGyver

Joseph Wiseman was 67+ in MacGyver as 'Joe Catano'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

Poster of The Equalizer

Joseph Wiseman was 67+ in The Equalizer as 'Eddie Vanessi'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985

Poster of Rage of Angels

Joseph Wiseman was 64+ in Rage of Angels as 'Antonio Granelli'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 20 1983

Poster of The A-Team

Joseph Wiseman was 64+ in The A-Team as 'Zeke Westerland'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983

Poster of Masada

Joseph Wiseman was 62+ in Masada as 'Jerahmeel'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1981

Poster of Magnum, P.I.

Joseph Wiseman was 62+ in Magnum, P.I. as 'Dr. Albert Tessa'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980

Poster of Freebie and the Bean

Freebie and the Bean

Joseph Wiseman was 62+ in Freebie and the Bean

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 06 1980

Poster of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Joseph Wiseman was 61+ in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as 'Carl Morphus'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1979

Poster of The Magician

Joseph Wiseman was 55+ in The Magician as 'Hon Chi Kai'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1973

Poster of The Streets of San Francisco

The Streets of San Francisco

Joseph Wiseman was 54+ in The Streets of San Francisco as ', Barbado'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972

Poster of Night Gallery

Joseph Wiseman was 52+ in Night Gallery as 'Jacob Bauman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970

Poster of McCloud

Joseph Wiseman was 51+ in McCloud

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970

Poster of The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

Joseph Wiseman was 50+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

Poster of The F.B.I.

Joseph Wiseman was 47+ in The F.B.I. as 'Big Julio, Gilford'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965

Poster of The Legend of Jesse James

The Legend of Jesse James

Joseph Wiseman was 47+ in The Legend of Jesse James as 'Captain Hammel'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965

Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Joseph Wiseman was 45+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963

Poster of The New Breed

Joseph Wiseman was 43+ in The New Breed as 'Clayton Grimes'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961

Poster of The Westerner

Joseph Wiseman was 42+ in The Westerner as ''Serafin''.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 1960

Poster of The Untouchables

The Untouchables

Joseph Wiseman was 41+ in The Untouchables as 'Albert Maris'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959

Poster of Adventures in Paradise

Adventures in Paradise

Joseph Wiseman was 41+ in Adventures in Paradise as 'Torok'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959

Poster of The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

Joseph Wiseman was 41+ in The Twilight Zone

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959

Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

Joseph Wiseman was 40+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958

Poster of Shirley Temple's Storybook

Shirley Temple's Storybook

Joseph Wiseman was 39+ in Shirley Temple's Storybook as 'Sorceror, Lurgan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1958

Poster of Suspicion

Joseph Wiseman was 39+ in Suspicion

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957

Poster of Matinee Theater

Matinee Theater

Joseph Wiseman was 37+ in Matinee Theater

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955

Poster of Inner Sanctum

Joseph Wiseman was 35+ in Inner Sanctum

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 1954

Poster of Kraft Television Theatre

Kraft Television Theatre

Joseph Wiseman was 35+ in Kraft Television Theatre

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1953

Poster of Letter to Loretta

Letter to Loretta

Joseph Wiseman was 35+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Dr. Newland'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953

Poster of General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater

Joseph Wiseman was 34+ in General Electric Theater as 'Manson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953

Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Joseph Wiseman was 33+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Max Gebler'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951

Poster of Tales of Tomorrow

Tales of Tomorrow

Joseph Wiseman was 33+ in Tales of Tomorrow

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 03 1951

Poster of Lights Out

Joseph Wiseman was 31+ in Lights Out

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949

Poster of Suspense

Joseph Wiseman was 30+ in Suspense

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949