Joe Seneca, born Joel McGhee, enjoyed a distinguished precursor to his notable careers in Hollywood and television, as a member of the esteemed singing group, The Three Riffs, which performed at the most prestigious supper clubs in New York City. Furthermore, he demonstrated exceptional talent as a songwriter, with one of his compositions, "Talk to Me", achieving significant success when recorded by the renowned Little Willie John.
Personal Details
BornJan 14, 1919 Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Spouse
Elizabeth (Betty) Mae Young
( Dec 31, 1969 to Aug 15, 1996 )Edna Louise Campbell
( Feb 18, 1939 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Biography
Career
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1996

A Time to Kill as Reverend Isaiah Street
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1994

The Vernon Johns Story as Deacon Wilkes
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1993

The Saint of Fort Washington as Spits
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1992

Malcolm X as Toomer
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1991

Mississippi Masala as Williben Williams
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1989

Tarzan in Manhattan as Joseph
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A Man Called Hawk as Portait Voice
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1988

School Daze as President Harold McPherson
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The Blob as Dr. Meddows
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Matlock as Eddie Haynes
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The Equalizer as Fossil
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1987

A Gathering of Old Men as Clatoo
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Big Shots as Ferryman
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The Golden Girls as Alvin Newcastle
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1986

Crossroads as Willie Brown
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Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story as Reverend
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1985

Silverado as Ezra
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1984

American Playhouse as Noah
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The House of Dies Drear as Pluto
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The Evil That Men Do as Santiago
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Terrible Joe Moran as Pittsburgh Billy
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1982

The Verdict as Dr. Thompson
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1981
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1979

The Tenth Month as Doorman
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Kramer vs. Kramer as Partygoer
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1977

Wilma as Ed Rudolph
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1974

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three as Police Sergeant
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1987