Joseph Cunningham, a renowned American actor and writer, entered this world on a warm summer day, June 22nd, 1890, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, Cunningham made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, leaving behind a legacy of captivating performances and clever scripts. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the memorable films "Torchy Runs for Mayor" (1939),"Kid Galahad" (1937),and "Torchy Gets Her Man" (1938). Tragically, Cunningham's life was cut short, and he passed away on April 3rd, 1943, in the city of angels, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal Details
BornJun 22, 1890 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
Career
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1950

The Mudlark as Member of Parliament
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1943

The Mantrap as Gardener
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1942

About Face as Col. Gunning
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The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine as Charles Stanley
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Hay Foot as Mr. Hutton
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Dudes Are Pretty People as Joe
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I Live on Danger as Inspector Conlon
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The Talk of the Town as McGuire (uncredited)
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1941

Tom, Dick and Harry as Pop
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Atlantic Ferry as Capt. Slade
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1940

The Boys from Syracuse as Jury Foreman
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Knute Rockne All American as Reporter on Train (uncredited)
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1939

Torchy Runs for Mayor as Maxie - Editor
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Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite as Maxie
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Women in the Wind as Telegraph Office Attendant (uncredited)
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Secret Service of the Air as Agent Dawson
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Invitation to Happiness as Announcer (uncredited)
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The Flying Irishman as Second Man Grounding Doug in New York
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Blackwell's Island as Ben Rawden
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They Made Me a Criminal as Columnist (uncredited)
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Zenobia as Townsman
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Torchy Blane in Chinatown as Editor Maxie (uncredited)
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1938

Torchy Gets Her Man as Maxie
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The Rebel's Son as Sachka
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They Drive by Night as Detective Pryor
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Torchy Blane in Panama as Maxie
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Blondes at Work as Maxie (uncredited)
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Over the Wall as Robeck's Handler
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Four's a Crowd as Young
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Going Places as Night Clerk
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Four Daughters as Waiter (uncredited)
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George Takes the Air as Flight Sergeant
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1937

Kid Galahad as Joe Taylor
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Midnight Court as Reporter
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Missing Witnesses as Purser (uncredited)
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Smart Blonde as City Editor (uncredited)
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1936

Hot Money as Gus Vanderbilt
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Country Gentlemen as Chuck
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Fugitive in the Sky as Spike
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China Clipper as Jack - a Weatherman (uncredited)