Joe De Santis

Joe De Santis

Deceased · Born: Jun 15, 1909 · Died: Aug 30, 1989

Known For

The ProfessionalsThe Professionals
I Want to Live!I Want to Live!
Deadline - U.S.A.Deadline - U.S.A.
Buchanan Rides AloneBuchanan Rides Alone

Personal Details

BornJun 15, 1909 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse

  • Wanda June Slye

    ( Jan 31, 1959 to Dec 15, 1977 )

  • Margaret Draper

    ( May 23, 1949 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Miriam Moss

    ( Oct 19, 1935 to Jul 7, 2025 )

Biography

Joe De Santis, a renowned actor, came into this world on June 15, 1909, in the vibrant city of New York, situated in the state of New York, within the United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, De Santis gained recognition for his captivating performances in various film and television productions, including the 1966 cinematic masterpiece, "Beau Geste", the esteemed television series "Playhouse 90", which premiered in 1956, and the 1966 film "Madame X".

In his personal life, De Santis was married three times to remarkable women, including Wanda June Slye, Margaret Draper, and Miriam Moss.

Tragically, De Santis' life came to a close on August 30, 1989, in Provo, Utah, a city located in the state of Utah, within the United States of America.

Career

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1987
How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon
How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon as Leader, Council of Peace
{"id":81381,"title":"Contract on Cherry Street","year":"1977","character":"Vincenzo Seruto","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/contract-on-cherry-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81381.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81381.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Contract on Cherry Street
Contract on Cherry Street as Vincenzo Seruto
{"id":64551,"title":"Katherine","year":"1975","character":"Father Echeverra","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/katherine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64551.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64551.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Katherine
Katherine as Father Echeverra
{"id":25097,"title":"It's Good to Be Alive","year":"1974","character":"Roy Campanella's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/its-good-to-be-alive","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_25097.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_25097.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
It's Good to Be Alive
It's Good to Be Alive as Roy Campanella's Father
{"id":86499,"title":"Honor Thy Father","year":"1973","character":"Joe Magliocco","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/honor-thy-father-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86499.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Honor Thy Father
Honor Thy Father as Joe Magliocco
{"id":86643,"title":"Little Cigars","year":"1973","character":"Travers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/little-cigars","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86643.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86643.jpg"},"released":1}
Little Cigars
Little Cigars as Travers
{"id":165400,"title":"Bearcats!","year":"1971","character":"Col. Delgado","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bearcats","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165400.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165400.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Bearcats!
Bearcats! as Col. Delgado
{"id":22466,"title":"The Brotherhood","year":"1968","character":"Pietro Rizzi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-brotherhood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22466.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22466.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
The Brotherhood
The Brotherhood as Pietro Rizzi
{"id":65203,"title":"Chubasco","year":"1967","character":"Benito","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chubasco","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65203.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65203.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Chubasco
Chubasco as Benito
{"id":87585,"title":"The Venetian Affair","year":"1967","character":"Jan Aarvan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-venetian-affair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87585.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87585.jpg"},"released":1}
The Venetian Affair
The Venetian Affair as Jan Aarvan
{"id":166998,"title":"And Now Miguel","year":"1966","character":"Padre de Chavez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/and-now-miguel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166998.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166998.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
And Now Miguel
And Now Miguel as Padre de Chavez
{"id":33663,"title":"Beau Geste","year":"1966","character":"Maj. Beaujolais","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beau-geste-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33663.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33663.jpg"},"released":1}
Beau Geste
Beau Geste as Maj. Beaujolais
{"id":22530,"title":"The Professionals","year":"1966","character":"Ortega","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-professionals","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22530.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22530.jpg"},"released":1}
The Professionals
The Professionals as Ortega
{"id":65423,"title":"An American Dream","year":"1966","character":"Eddie Ganucci","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/an-american-dream","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65423.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65423.jpg"},"released":1}
An American Dream
An American Dream as Eddie Ganucci
{"id":32482,"title":"Madame X","year":"1966","character":"Harry Carter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/madame-x","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32482.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32482.jpg"},"released":1}
Madame X
Madame X as Harry Carter
{"id":103831566,"title":"The Outer Limits","year":1963,"character":"Colonel William Campbell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-outer-limits","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1jmack0kfa18.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1jmack0kfa18.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits as Colonel William Campbell
{"id":103834710,"title":"The Dick Powell Show","year":1962,"character":"Joe Austin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-dick-powell-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834710.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834710.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
The Dick Powell Show
The Dick Powell Show as Joe Austin
{"id":82272,"title":"A Cold Wind in August","year":"1961","character":"Papa Perugino","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-cold-wind-in-august","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82272.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82272.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
A Cold Wind in August
A Cold Wind in August as Papa Perugino
{"id":96274,"title":"The George Raft Story","year":"1961","character":"Frankie Donatella","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-george-raft-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96274.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96274.jpg"},"released":1}
The George Raft Story
The George Raft Story as Frankie Donatella
{"id":66347,"title":"Cry Tough","year":"1959","character":"Juan Antonio Hernando Cortez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cry-tough","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66347.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66347.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Cry Tough
Cry Tough as Juan Antonio Hernando Cortez
{"id":66336,"title":"Al Capone","year":"1959","character":"Big Jim Colosimo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/al-capone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66336.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66336.jpg"},"released":1}
Al Capone
Al Capone as Big Jim Colosimo
{"id":103834730,"title":"Philip Marlowe","year":1959,"character":"Roentgen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/philip-marlowe","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834730.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834730.jpg"},"released":1}
Philip Marlowe
Philip Marlowe as Roentgen
{"id":8703,"title":"Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse","year":1959,"character":"Felix Lo Scalzo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/westinghouse-desilu-playhouse","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8703.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8703.jpg"},"released":1}
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse as Felix Lo Scalzo
{"id":103831353,"title":"Cheyenne","year":1959,"character":"Manuel Lagrone","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/cheyenne","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831353.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831353.jpg"},"released":1}
Cheyenne
Cheyenne as Manuel Lagrone
{"id":103834764,"title":"The United States Steel Hour","year":1959,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-united-states-steel-hour","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834764.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834764.jpg"},"released":1}
The United States Steel Hour
The United States Steel Hour
{"id":21326,"title":"Buchanan Rides Alone","year":"1958","character":"Esteban Gomez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/buchanan-rides-alone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21326.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21326.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Buchanan Rides Alone
Buchanan Rides Alone as Esteban Gomez
{"id":66649,"title":"The Case Against Brooklyn","year":"1958","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-case-against-brooklyn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66649.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66649.jpg"},"released":1}
The Case Against Brooklyn
The Case Against Brooklyn
{"id":66610,"title":"I Want to Live!","year":"1958","character":"Al Matthews","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-want-to-live","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66610.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66610.jpg"},"released":1}
I Want to Live!
I Want to Live! as Al Matthews
{"id":94757,"title":"Jeanne Eagels","year":"1957","character":"Frank Satori","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jeanne-eagels","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94757.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94757.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Jeanne Eagels
Jeanne Eagels as Frank Satori
{"id":94743,"title":"The Unholy Wife","year":"1957","character":"Gino Verdugo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-unholy-wife","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94743.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94743.jpg"},"released":1}
The Unholy Wife
The Unholy Wife as Gino Verdugo
{"id":186590,"title":"Dino","year":"1957","character":"Mr. Minetta","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dino","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186590.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186590.jpg"},"released":1}
Dino
Dino as Mr. Minetta
{"id":66882,"title":"The Last Hunt","year":"1956","character":"Ed Black","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-hunt","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66882.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66882.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
The Last Hunt
The Last Hunt as Ed Black
{"id":66935,"title":"Full of Life","year":"1956","character":"Father Gondolfo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/full-of-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66935.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66935.jpg"},"released":1}
Full of Life
Full of Life as Father Gondolfo
{"id":96485,"title":"Tension at Table Rock","year":"1956","character":"Ed Burrows (as Joe DeSantis)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tension-at-table-rock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96485.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96485.jpg"},"released":1}
Tension at Table Rock
Tension at Table Rock as Ed Burrows (as Joe DeSantis)
{"id":103835489,"title":"The Alcoa Hour","year":1956,"character":"Dr. Hartman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-alcoa-hour","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835489.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835489.jpg"},"released":1}
The Alcoa Hour
The Alcoa Hour as Dr. Hartman
{"id":103835498,"title":"Robert Montgomery Presents","year":1954,"character":"Sgt. Willard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/robert-montgomery-presents","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835498.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835498.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents as Sgt. Willard
{"id":22211,"title":"Deadline - U.S.A.","year":"1952","character":"Herman Schmidt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deadline-usa","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22211.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22211.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Deadline - U.S.A.
Deadline - U.S.A. as Herman Schmidt
{"id":103834779,"title":"The Philco Television Playhouse","year":1952,"character":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-philco-television-playhouse","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834779.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834779.jpg"},"released":1}
The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse as Director
{"id":68442,"title":"The Man with a Cloak","year":"1951","character":"Martin, the butler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-with-a-cloak","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68442.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68442.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
The Man with a Cloak
The Man with a Cloak as Martin, the butler
{"id":103834775,"title":"Lights Out","year":1951,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lights-out","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834775.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834775.jpg"},"released":1}
Lights Out
Lights Out
{"id":69020,"title":"Slattery's Hurricane","year":"1949","character":"Gregory (as Joseph De Santis)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/slatterys-hurricane-1949","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69020.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69020.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Slattery's Hurricane
Slattery's Hurricane as Gregory (as Joseph De Santis)