Joe Harris was an American actor known for his roles in silent Western films, including “A Joke on Jane,” “Three Mounted Men,” and “A Fight For Love.”
Personal and Family Life
Born on January 11, 1870, in Lewiston, Maine, Joe Harris had Irish ancestry. He formed a close friendship with Western star Harry Carey and worked with him on numerous films, living with Carey’s family for many years. Harris was married twice, but both marriages ended in divorce or death.
Death and Legacy
Joe Harris passed away on June 11, 1953, in Hollywood, California, at the age of 82. He is remembered for his significant contributions to early Western cinema and his collaboration with various silent film stars. His legacy lives on through his extensive filmography, showcasing a wide range of memorable characters.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Joke on Jane | 1914-07-14 | Thomas Wise (as Joseph Harris) |
| Three Mounted Men | 1918-10-06 | Buck Masters |
| A Fight For Love | 1919-03-24 | Black Michael |
| Bare Fists | 1919-05-05 | Boone Travis |
| Riders of Vengeance | 1919-06-09 | Gale Thurman |
| The Devil’s Assistant | 1917-04-01 | Butler |
| Marked Men | 1919-12-21 | Tom Gibbons |
| Rider of the Law | 1919-11-03 | Buck Soutar |
| Red Courage | 1921-10-10 | Blackie Holloway |
| The Ace of the Saddle | 1919-08-18 | Sheriff of Yucca County |
| Canyon of the Fools | 1923-01-21 | Terazaz (as Joseph Harris) |
| The Wallop | 1921-05-09 | Barela |
| The Shadow of Nazareth | 1913-11-07 | Caiphas |
| Hell Bent | 1918-07-05 | Beau Ross (as Joseph Harris) |
| Humdrum Brown | 1918-03-15 | Ed Danforth |
| Hitchin’ Posts | 1920-09-13 | |
| A Gun Fightin’ Gentleman | 1919-11-29 | Seymour |
| The Freeze-Out | 1921-04-09 | Headlight Whipple |
| Sure Fire | 1921-11-05 | Romero |
| For Big Stakes | 1922-06-18 | Ramon Valdez |
| Bullet Proof | 1920-05-03 | Bandit |
| Pardon My Nerve! | 1922-03-05 | Jack Harpe |
| Human Stuff | 1920-06-28 | Ramero |
| Crashin’ Thru | 1923-04-01 | Holmes |
| The Outcasts of Poker Flat | 1919-06-29 | Ned Stratton |
| Overland Red | 1920-03-22 | Sago |
| The Bear Cat | 1922-04-03 | Doc Henderson |
| The Loaded Door | 1922-08-14 | Stan Calvert |
| The White Rider | 1920-09-15 | The Sheriff |