Joseph Wiseman

Joseph Wiseman

Deceased · Born: May 15, 1918 · Died: Oct 19, 2009

Known For

Dr. NoDr. No
Viva Zapata!Viva Zapata!
The UnforgivenThe Unforgiven
The Valachi PapersThe Valachi Papers

Personal Details

BornMay 15, 1918 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Spouse

  • Pearl Lang

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Feb 24, 2009 )

  • Nell Kinard

    ( Aug 28, 1943 to Jul 7, 2025 )

Biography

Joseph Wiseman, a renowned Canadian actor, was born on May 15, 1918, in the vibrant city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. As a young performer, Wiseman ventured onto the prestigious Broadway stage in the 1930s, where his remarkable talents earned him widespread critical acclaim for his captivating portrayals in notable productions such as Shakespeare's iconic "King Lear", Clifford Odets' powerful "Golden Boy", and Anton Chekhov's poignant "Uncle Vanya".

Career

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2025
Armstrong Circle Theatre
Armstrong Circle Theatre
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2002
Best Ever Bond
Best Ever Bond as Dr. No (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1988
Lady Mobster
Lady Mobster as Victor Castle
{"id":1671,"title":"Crime Story","year":1987,"character":"Manny Weisbord","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/crime-story","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/bn3q77gsris0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/bn3q77gsris0.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Crime Story
Crime Story as Manny Weisbord
{"id":80503,"title":"Seize the Day","year":"1986","character":"Dr. Adler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/seize-the-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80503.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80503.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Seize the Day
Seize the Day as Dr. Adler
{"id":63125,"title":"Rage of Angels","year":"1983","character":"Antonio Granelli","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rage-of-angels","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63125.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63125.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Rage of Angels
Rage of Angels as Antonio Granelli
{"id":10048,"title":"Masada","year":1981,"character":"Jerahmeel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/masada","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10048.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10048.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Masada
Masada as Jerahmeel
{"id":64071,"title":"Buck Rogers in the 25th Century","year":"1979","character":"Draco","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64071.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64071.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as Draco
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Jaguar Lives!
Jaguar Lives! as Ben Ashir
{"id":22405,"title":"The Betsy","year":"1978","character":"Jake Weinstein","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-betsy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22405.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
The Betsy
The Betsy as Jake Weinstein
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1977
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love as Narrator (voice) - English version
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Murder at the World Series
Murder at the World Series as Sam Druckman
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1975
Zalmen: or, the Madness of God
Zalmen: or, the Madness of God as Rabbi
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Journey Into Fear
Journey Into Fear as Colonel Haki
{"id":196038,"title":"Men of the Dragon","year":"1974","character":"Balashev","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/men-of-the-dragon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_196038.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_196038.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Men of the Dragon
Men of the Dragon as Balashev
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The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz as Uncle Benjy
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1973
The Wide World of Mystery
The Wide World of Mystery as Mr. Silverado
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1972
Pursuit
Pursuit as Dr. Nordman
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The Valachi Papers
The Valachi Papers as Salvatore Maranzano
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1971
Lawman
Lawman as Lucas
{"id":87216,"title":"Stiletto","year":"1969","character":"Emilio Matteo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stiletto-1969","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7djam8mh4s50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7djam8mh4s50.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Stiletto
Stiletto as Emilio Matteo
{"id":65235,"title":"Bye Bye Braverman","year":"1968","character":"Felix Ottensteen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bye-bye-braverman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65235.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65235.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Bye Bye Braverman
Bye Bye Braverman as Felix Ottensteen
{"id":87356,"title":"The Counterfeit Killer","year":"1968","character":"Rajeski","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-counterfeit-killer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87356.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87356.jpg"},"released":1}
The Counterfeit Killer
The Counterfeit Killer as Rajeski
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The Night They Raided Minsky's
The Night They Raided Minsky's as Louis Minsky
{"id":165737,"title":"The Outsider","year":"1967","character":"Ernest Grimes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-outsider-1967","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165737.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165737.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
The Outsider
The Outsider as Ernest Grimes
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1966
T.H.E. Cat
T.H.E. Cat as Prince Nicky Cavalcante
{"id":103835912,"title":"The Legend of Jesse James","year":1965,"character":"Captain Hammel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-legend-of-jesse-james","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835912.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835912.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
The Legend of Jesse James
The Legend of Jesse James as Captain Hammel
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1962
Dr. No
Dr. No as Dr. No
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1961
The Happy Thieves
The Happy Thieves as Jean Marie Calbert
{"id":5820,"title":"The Unforgiven","year":"1960","character":"Abe Kelsey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-unforgiven","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5820.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5820.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
The Unforgiven
The Unforgiven as Abe Kelsey
{"id":8703,"title":"Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse","year":1959,"character":"Lepke Buchalter","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}
1959
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse as Lepke Buchalter
{"id":66722,"title":"The Garment Jungle","year":"1957","character":"George Kovan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-garment-jungle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66722.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66722.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Garment Jungle
The Garment Jungle as George Kovan
{"id":66965,"title":"Three Brave Men","year":"1956","character":"Jim Barron","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/three-brave-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66965.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66965.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Three Brave Men
Three Brave Men as Jim Barron
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1955
The Prodigal
The Prodigal as Carmish
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1954
The Silver Chalice
The Silver Chalice as Mijamin
{"id":174336,"title":"Champ for a Day","year":"1953","character":"Dominic Guido","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/champ-for-a-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174336.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174336.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Champ for a Day
Champ for a Day as Dominic Guido
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1952
Viva Zapata!
Viva Zapata! as Fernando
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Les Miserables
Les Miserables as Genflou
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Tales of Tomorrow
Tales of Tomorrow
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1951
Detective Story
Detective Story as Charley Gennini
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Lights Out
Lights Out
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1950
With These Hands
With These Hands as Mike Deleo
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Suspense
Suspense
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1965
The Incredible World of James Bond
The Incredible World of James Bond