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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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Best Ever Bond
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
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
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
Rage of Angels
Joseph Wiseman was 64 in Rage of Angels as 'Antonio Granelli'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 19 1983
Poster of Jaguar Lives!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Les Miserables
Joseph Wiseman was 34 in Les Miserables as 'Genflou'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1952
Poster of Viva Zapata!
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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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 Law & Order
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
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
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
MacGyver
Joseph Wiseman was 67+ in MacGyver as 'Joe Catano'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
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
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
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
Masada
Joseph Wiseman was 62+ in Masada as 'Jerahmeel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1981
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Inner Sanctum
Joseph Wiseman was 35+ in Inner Sanctum
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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
Lights Out
Joseph Wiseman was 31+ in Lights Out
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
Joseph Wiseman was 30+ in Suspense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949