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Movie
Acting
Joseph Sweeney
- Born
- Died
- (aged 79)
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Credits
- 14 titles
Biography
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 14
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | If You Knew Elizabeth Film | Mr Owen |
| 1957 | 12 Angry Men Film | Juror 9 |
| 1956 | The Fastest Gun Alive Film | Reverend |
| 1956 | The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit Film | Edward M. Schultz |
| 1955 | The Petrified Forest Film | Gramps |
| 1954 | Twelve Angry Men Film | Juror #9 |
| 1950 | Outside the Wall Film | Prison Hospital Inmate (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Wesley TV | Grandpa (13 ep) |
| 1948 | Studio One TV | Juror #9 (1 ep) |
| 1948 | The Philco Television Playhouse TV | Mr Barger (1 ep) |
| 1940 | The Philadelphia Story Film | Butler (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Soak the Rich Film | Capt. Pettijohn, 1st Detective |
| 1933 | Where's That Tiger? Film | Landlord(uncredited) |
| 1918 | Sylvia on a Spree Film | Jack's Pal |