Joe Seneca was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Silverado,” “The Verdict,” and “Mississippi Masala.” He had a successful career in both film and television.
Personal and Family Life
Joe Seneca was born on January 14, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was married twice; his first marriage was to Edna Louise Campbell from 1939 until their divorce in 1950. He later married Elizabeth (Betty) Mae Young in 1953, and they remained together until his passing in 1996.
Career
Before becoming a well-known actor, Joe Seneca was part of a popular singing group called The Three Riffs, which performed in prestigious supper clubs in New York City. He was also a talented songwriter and had a significant hit with the song “Talk to Me,” performed by Little Willie John.
Death and Legacy
Joe Seneca passed away on August 15, 1996, in New York City due to coronary arrest. He left behind a legacy of diverse performances in both motion pictures and television, and his contributions to the arts are remembered by colleagues and fans alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado | 1985-07-10 | Ezra |
| Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story | 1986-05-19 | Reverend |
| The Verdict | 1982-12-08 | Dr. Thompson |
| The Blob | 1988-08-05 | Dr. Meddows |
| Mississippi Masala | 1991-09-18 | Williben Williams |
| School Daze | 1988-02-12 | President Harold McPherson |
| Crossroads | 1986-03-14 | Willie Brown |
| The Vernon Johns Story | 1994-01-15 | Deacon Wilkes |
| The Taking of Pelham One Two Three | 1974-10-02 | Police Sergeant |
| Wilma | 1977-12-19 | Ed Rudolph |
| The Evil That Men Do | 1984-03-14 | Santiago |
| A Gathering of Old Men | 1987-05-10 | Clatoo |
| The House of Dies Drear | 1984-06-01 | Pluto |
| Malcolm X | 1992-11-18 | Toomer |
| Kramer vs. Kramer | 1979-12-07 | Partygoer |
| A Time to Kill | 1996-07-24 | Reverend Isaiah Street |
| Solomon Northup’s Odyssey | 1984-12-11 | Noah |
| The Saint of Fort Washington | 1993-11-03 | Spits |
| The Tenth Month | 1979-09-16 | Doorman |
| Moments Without Proper Names | 1987-01-01 | N/A |
| Tarzan in Manhattan | 1989-04-15 | Joseph |
| The Gentleman Bandit | 1981-05-06 | N/A |
| Big Shots | 1987-10-02 | Ferryman |
| The Way You Make Me Feel | 1987-10-31 | Old Man |
| The Golden Girls | 1985-09-14 | Alvin Newcastle |
| Friday the 13th: The Series | 1987-10-03 | Hedley |
| seaQuest DSV | 1993-09-12 | Professor Bingham |
| China Beach | 1988-04-26 | N/A |
| Christy | 1994-04-03 | N/A |
| Law & Order | 1990-09-13 | Lionel Jackson |
| Spenser: For Hire | 1985-09-20 | N/A |
| Doogie Howser, M.D. | 1989-09-19 | N/A |
| The Cosby Show | 1984-09-20 | N/A |
| 227 | 1985-09-14 | N/A |
| Matlock | 1986-03-03 | N/A |
| The Equalizer | 1985-09-18 | Fossil |
| Throb | 1986-09-20 | N/A |
| Amazing Stories | 1985-09-29 | Ben Dumfy |