Joseph Bernard was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Star Trek, Judgment at Nuremberg, and The Baby. He made significant contributions to film and theater throughout his career.
Personal and Family Life
Born on December 12, 1923, in Brooklyn, New York, Joseph Bernard was the son of Bernard Fieldman and Lenya Kaplan. He was married to Bina Beatrice Rosenbaum from 1952 until her passing in 2001, and they had two children, Bella and Samuel Bernard. Joseph was also a proud grandfather to Molly Bernard.
Career
Joseph Bernard enjoyed a long and varied acting career, appearing in numerous films and television shows. He taught at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute in Hollywood from the late 1960s until 1979 before moving to Las Vegas, where he opened the Joseph Bernard Acting Studio. His work included notable performances in movies such as Murder, Inc. and television series like Star Trek and The Twilight Zone.
Death and Legacy
Joseph Bernard passed away on April 3, 2006, in New York City, though the specific reasons for his death were not disclosed. He was in the midst of preparing for a role in “Law & Order: SVU” when he suddenly fell ill. His contributions to the acting world have left a lasting legacy, particularly noted for his friendship with the iconic comedian Jerry Lewis.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Murder, Inc. | 1960-06-28 | Mendy Weiss |
| The Man Who Loved Women | 1983-12-18 | Dr. Simon Abrams |
| Brute Corps | 1971-10-22 | Sheriff Alvarez |
| Don’t Just Stand There | 1968-09-03 | Police Inspector |
| Ice Station Zebra | 1968-10-23 | Dr. Jack Benning |
| Judgment at Nuremberg | 1961-12-18 | Abe Radnitz |
| The Granny | 1995-05-23 | Mr. Sadler |
| Lost Flight | 1970-08-13 | Mr. Peterson |
| The Immortal | 1969-09-30 | Mechanic |
| A Tattered Web | 1971-09-24 | Bartender |
| Warlock: The Armageddon | 1993-05-01 | Sutherland |
| Heat | 1986-10-16 | |
| Quarantined | 1970-02-24 | Sid Gladder |
| The Challenge | 1970-02-10 | Doctor |
| Fever Pitch | 1985-11-22 | Bernstein |
| Mobile Two | 1975-09-02 | |
| Pleasure Palace | 1980-10-22 | Starkey |
| For Whom the Bell Tolls | 1959-03-12 | Primitivo |
| The Winds of Kitty Hawk | 1978-12-17 | Mayor of New York |
| Gidget Gets Married | 1972-01-04 | Furniture Man |
| The Rookies | 1972-09-11 | |
| Kaz | 1978-09-10 | |
| Naked City | 1958-09-30 | Assistant D.A. Colby |
| Mission: Impossible | 1966-09-17 | Comandante |
| The Waltons | 1972-09-14 | |
| Ironside | 1967-03-28 | |
| The Big Valley | 1965-09-15 | Kusack |
| Star Trek | 1966-09-08 | Tark |
| Get Smart | 1965-09-18 | |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Marty Weiss |
| Target: The Corruptors! | 1961-09-29 | |
| The Young Rebels | 1970-09-20 | |
| Decoy | 1957-10-14 | Detective Seidel |
| Playhouse 90 | 1956-10-04 | Primitivo |