Joseph Wiseman

Acting

Joseph Wiseman

Born 15 May 1918 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Died 19 October 2009 at 91

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. He was once called "the spookiest actor in the American theater".

Known for

Highlights

The Twilight Zone1959 · Series · Paul Radin
Dr. No1962 · Film · Dr. No
MacGyver1985 · Series · Joe Catano
The A-Team1983 · Series · Zeke Westerland
Law & Order1990 · Series · Seymour Bergreen
Magnum, P.I.1980 · Series · Albert Tessa

Filmography

Movies

35 films

Lady Mobster1988 · Film · Victor Castle
Crime Story: Pilot1986 · Film · Manny Weisbord
Seize the Day1986 · Film · Dr. Adler
The Ghost Writer1983 · Film · Judge Wapter
Jaguar Lives!1979 · Film · Ben Ashir
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century1979 · Film · Draco
The Betsy1978 · Film · Jake Weinstein
Murder at the World Series1977 · Film · Sam Druckman
Journey into Fear1975 · Film · Colonel Haki
Zalmen, or The Madness of God1975 · Film · Rabbi
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz1974 · Film · Uncle Benjy
Men of the Dragon1974 · Film · Balashev
Nightside1973 · Film · Grudin
The Suicide Club1973 · Film · Mr. Silverado
Pursuit1972 · Film · Dr. Nordman
The Valachi Papers1972 · Film · Salvatore Maranzano
Lawman1971 · Film · Lucas
The Mask of Sheba1970 · Film · Fandil Bondalok
Stiletto1969 · Film · Emilio Matteo
The Night They Raided Minsky's1968 · Film · Louis Minsky
The Counterfeit Killer1968 · Film · Rajeski
Bye Bye Braverman1968 · Film · Felix Ottensteen
The Outsider1967 · Film · Ernest Grimes
Dr. No1962 · Film · Dr. No
The Happy Thieves1961 · Film · Jean Marie Calbert
The Unforgiven1960 · Film · Abe Kelsey
The Garment Jungle1957 · Film · George Kovan
Three Brave Men1956 · Film · Jim Barron
The Prodigal1955 · Film · Carmish
The Silver Chalice1954 · Film · Mijamin
Champ for a Day1953 · Film · Dominic Guido
Les Miserables1952 · Film · Genflou
Viva Zapata!1952 · Film · Fernando
Detective Story1951 · Film · Charley Gennini
With These Hands1950 · Film · Mike Deleo

Filmography

Series

39 shows

Law & Order1990 · Series · Seymour Bergreen
Crime Story1986 · Series · Manny Weisbord
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Isidore Schoen
MacGyver1985 · Series · Joe Catano
The Equalizer1985 · Series · Eddie Vanessi
Rage of Angels1983 · Series · Antonio Granelli
The A-Team1983 · Series · Zeke Westerland
American Playhouse1982 · Series · Judge Wapter
Masada1981 · Series · Jerahmeel, Head Essene
The Greatest American Hero1981 · Series · James J. Beck
Magnum, P.I.1980 · Series · Albert Tessa
Freebie and the Bean1980 · Series
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century1979 · Series · Carl Morphus
The Magician1973 · Series · Hon Chi Kai
The Streets of San Francisco1972 · Series
Night Gallery1970 · Series · Jacob Bauman (segment "Room with a View")
McCloud1970 · Series
Coronet Blue1967 · Series · Rudi Nateseh
The F.B.I.1965 · Series · Big Julio
The Legend of Jesse James1965 · Series · Captain Hammel
The New Breed1961 · Series · Clayton Grimes
Festival1960 · Series · Messenger
The Westerner1960 · Series · 'Serafin'
The Untouchables1959 · Series · Albert Maris
Adventures in Paradise1959 · Series · Torok
The Twilight Zone1959 · Series · Paul Radin
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse1958 · Series
Shirley Temple's Storybook1958 · Series · Sorceror
Suspicion1957 · Series
Wagon Train1957 · Series · Jim Case
Matinee Theater1955 · Series
Studio 571954 · Series
Inner Sanctum1954 · Series
Letter to Loretta1953 · Series · Dr. Newland
General Electric Theater1953 · Series · Manson
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars1951 · Series · Max Gebler
Tales of Tomorrow1951 · Series
Lights Out1949 · Series
Suspense1949 · Series