Joe Lala was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Out for Justice, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Seinfeld. He had a diverse career as an actor and musician and was also a co-founder of the band Blues Image.
Personal and Family Life
Joe Lala was born on November 3, 1947, in Tampa, Florida. He was married to Ginny McSwain, but the couple later divorced. His mother, a dancer, played a significant role in his early life by gifting him a set of drums when he was just 14 years old. This gift sparked his passion for music and acting.
Death and Legacy
Joe Lala passed away on March 18, 2014, in Tampa, Florida, after battling lung cancer. His contributions to the entertainment industry as an actor and musician are remembered by fans and colleagues alike. His work in various films and television shows continues to entertain audiences, solidifying his legacy in Hollywood.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Monsters, Inc. | 2001-11-01 | Additional Voices (voice) |
| An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster | 1999-10-06 | Bootlick (voice) |
| The Hunchback of Notre Dame II | 2002-02-05 | Guard #1 (voice) |
| Active Stealth | 1999-07-11 | Salvatore |
| Jimmy Neutron: Win, Lose and Kaboom! | 2004-07-09 | Sr. Estevez (voice) |
| Past Tense | 1994-06-12 | Car Washer |
| Eyewitness to Murder | 1989-12-21 | Hector |
| A Christmas Carol | 1997-12-20 | (voice) |
| Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band | 1978-07-24 | Our Guests at Heartland |
| Out for Justice | 1991-04-12 | Vermeer |
| Havana | 1990-12-11 | Cuban Businessman |
| Batman Beyond: The Movie | 1999-01-10 | Spike / Sailboat Captain (voice) |
| Oh Yeah! Cartoons | 1998-07-19 | |
| Superman: The Animated Series | 1996-09-06 | Electrician (voice) |
| The Angry Beavers | 1997-04-19 | |
| Knight & Daye | 1989-07-08 | |
| The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius | 2002-07-20 | Mr. Estevez (voice) |
| Samurai Jack | 2001-08-10 | Owner / Engineer / Passenger #1 (voice) |
| Birds of Prey | 2002-10-09 | Crowley |
| Superman: The Animated Series | 1996-09-06 | Maitre D’ (voice) |
| Batman: The Animated Series | 1992-09-05 | Dicky the Thug (voice) |
| The New Batman Adventures | 1997-09-13 | Gun Runner #1 (voice) |
| Ozzy & Drix | 2002-09-14 | Hector’s Dad (voice) |
| Static Shock | 2000-09-23 | Security Guard (voice) |
| Jackie Chan Adventures | 2000-09-09 | (voice) |
| Seinfeld | 1989-07-05 | Priest |
| The Batman | 2004-09-11 | Crime Boss #1 / Crime Boss #3 (voice) |
| The Batman | 2004-09-11 | Bomb Tech |
| The Brothers Flub | 1999-10-02 | (voice) |
| Charlie Grace | 1995-09-14 | |
| The Legend of Calamity Jane | 1997-09-14 | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Batman Beyond | 1999-01-10 | Sailboat Captain (voice) |
| Extreme Ghostbusters | 1997-09-01 | |
| Batman Beyond | 1999-01-10 | Spike (voice) |
| Melrose Place | 1992-07-08 |