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Also known as Joseph F. Sweeney, Joe Sweeney

American actor (1884–1963)

Film & TV

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Joseph Sweeney (July 26, 1884 – November 25, 1963) was an American actor who worked in stage productions, television and movies. His most famous role was as the elderly Juror #9 in the 1957 film 12 Angry Men, the role he originated in a 1954 Westinghouse Studio One live teleplay of which the film was an adaptation.

Known for

  • 12 Angry Men — Juror 91957
  • If You Knew Elizabeth — Mr Owen1957
  • The Fastest Gun Alive — Reverend1956
  • The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit — Edward M. Schultz1956
  • The Petrified Forest — Gramps1955
  • Twelve Angry Men — Juror #91954
  • Outside the Wall — Prison Hospital Inmate (uncredited)1950
  • Wesley — Grandpa1949
  • The Philco Television Playhouse — Mr Barger1948
  • Studio One — Juror #91948

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Instance of
human
Given name
Joseph
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Philadelphia
Place of death
New York City
Occupation
film actor
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date of birth
1884-07-26
date of death
1963-11-25
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Joseph Sweeney (actor)
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