Joe Maross was an American actor who is best known for Sometimes a Great Notion, The Time Tunnel, and Dallas. He had a long career in television, becoming a recognizable face in classic shows from the 1960s and beyond.
Personal and Family Life
Joe Maross was born as Joseph Raymond Marosz on February 7, 1923, in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theater arts from Yale University and began his acting career on Broadway. He was married twice, first to Carol Kelly from 1958 to 1962, with whom he had one child, and then to Lucille Rita Everin for a brief period in 1973-1974.
Career Highlights
Maross served in World War II and was stationed in Hawaii. He later moved to the West Coast and became a founding member of the LA theater group Projects 58. Known for portraying intense and slightly paranoid characters, he became a staple of early live television and appeared in several classic series throughout the 60s and 70s.
Death and Legacy
Joe Maross passed away on November 7, 2009, in Glendale, California, due to cardiac arrest. He left behind a legacy as a dedicated actor in both theater and television, well-respected amongst his peers in the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Murder, She Wrote | 1986 | Henry Vernon |
| Highway to Heaven | 1985 | Judge Donald Smith |
| Crazy Like a Fox | 1985 | Herb Spencer |
| Dallas | 1983 | Dr. Blakely |
| The Fall Guy | 1983 | Sam Billings |
| Code Red | 1981-1982 | Capt. Mike Benton |
| Rich and Famous | 1981 | Martin Fornam |
| Quincy, M.E. | 1977-1981 | Dr. Morrissey/Insurance Agent John Blake |
| Police Story | 1975-1979 | Capt. Cornwall/Dr. Berman |