Joseph E. Bernard

Joseph E. Bernard was an American actor known for his roles in Pat and Mike (1952), Within These Walls (1945), and Lilies of the Field (1929). He was born on June 1, 1880, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, and passed away on October 18, 1958, in Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Personal and Family Life

Joseph E. Bernard was married to Winnifred Axtel on March 6, 1926. They shared a life together, although details about their family or children are not widely documented. Bernard maintained a private life outside of his film career.

Death and Legacy

Joseph E. Bernard died on October 18, 1958. Although he had a successful acting career, many of his roles were uncredited, which has made it challenging to preserve his legacy in the film industry. Nonetheless, his performances in classic films continue to be appreciated by fans of early cinema.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Beau Geste1939-07-24Legionnaire (uncredited)
I Wouldn’t Be in Your Shoes1948-05-23Apartment House Manager (uncredited)
Mary Stevens, M.D.1933-07-22Bellocona Steward Bringing Purse (uncredited)
No Other Woman1933-01-06Butler
Four Jacks and a Jill1942-01-23Jailer (uncredited)
Law of the Underworld1938-05-06Club Headwaiter Frank
Wells Fargo1937-12-31Customer
Midnight Taxi1937-04-04Copy Reader
Madame X1937-10-01Deck Steward on Yacht
Next Time I Marry1938-12-09Man Watering Lawn
Tell No Tales1939-06-12Man talking to Officer Simmons (uncredited)
M’Liss1936-07-27Doctor
Mary Jane’s Pa1935-04-27Plainclothesman with Sheriff
The Great Man Votes1939-01-13‘Brad’ Bradley
Let Us Live1939-03-29Man in Courtroom Corridor (uncredited)
Thunder Afloat1939-09-15Fisherman (uncredited)
Danger Flight1939-11-01Brown
While the Patient Slept1935-03-09‘Murph’ Murphy – the Ballistics Expert (uncredited)
House of Dracula1945-12-07Brahms – Coroner (uncredited)
Thundering Hoofs1942-07-24Stage Driver Hank
It’s a Wonderful Life1946-12-20Townsman (uncredited)
You Can’t Take It with You1938-09-01Neighbor (uncredited)
Laddie1940-01-18Tom Crispin
The Saint Takes Over1940-06-07Customs Inspector
Bachelor Mother1939-06-30Store Watchman (uncredited)
20 Mule Team1940-05-03Second Barfly Counting Bill’s Money
Happy Land1943-11-10Clerk (uncredited)
White Bondage1937-08-05Man in Barber Shop
Adam’s Rib1949-11-18Mr. Bonner – Adam’s Father (uncredited)
Kitty Foyle1940-12-27Nightclub Waiter #1 (uncredited)
They Knew What They Wanted1940-10-19The R.F.D.
I Love You Again1940-08-09Watchman (uncredited)
The Captain’s Kid1936-11-14Courtroom Spectator
Raiders of San Joaquin1943-05-01Jim Blake (as Joseph Bernard)
Apache Trail1942-09-01Tall Man (uncredited)
A Lady Takes a Chance1943-08-19Gambler
Sign of the Wolf1941-03-25Hank
A Night at the Ritz1935-03-23Captain of Waiters (uncredited)
Obliging Young Lady1942-04-01Dining Car Headwaiter (uncredited)
Action in the North Atlantic1943-06-12Ed (uncredited)
Tom, Dick and Harry1941-06-13