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Born: May 15, 1918 - Died: October 19, 2009
Joseph Wiseman, best known for his role as the title character in Dr. No, was a talented actor born on May 15, 1918 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. With a passion for theater, Wiseman made a name for himself on Broadway in the 1930s, delivering stellar performances in notable plays such as Shakespeare's "King Lear", Clifford Odets' "Golden Boy", and Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya". While his portrayal of the main James Bond villain brought him international recognition, Wiseman preferred to be remembered for his accomplishments in the theater world. Throughout his career, he showcased his versatile acting skills in motion pictures like detective story (1951) and Viva Zapata! (1952), leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Law & Order (TV Series) | Seymour Bergreen |
| 1994 | A Passover Seder (Video) | Grandfather |
| 1994 | L.A. Law (TV Series) | Isidore Schoen |
| 1992 | Civil Wars (TV Series) | Julius Schiff |
| 1989 | MacGyver (TV Series) | Joe Catano |
| 1988 | Lady Mobster (TV Movie) | Victor Castle |
| 1986–1988 | Crime Story (TV Series) | Manny Weisbord |
| 1986 | Seize the Day | Dr. Adler |
| 1985 | The Equalizer (TV Series) | Eddie Vanessi |
| 1984 | The A-Team (TV Series) | Zeke Westerland |
| 1984 | American Playhouse (TV Series) | Judge Wapter |
| 1983 | Rage of Angels (TV Movie) | Antonio Granelli |
| 1983 | Magnum, P.I. (TV Series) | Dr. Albert Tessa |
| 1981 | The Greatest American Hero (TV Series) | James J. Beck |
| 1981 | Masada (TV Mini Series) | Jerahmeel, Head Essene |
| 1980 | Freebie and the Bean (TV Series) | Dr. Dorf |
| 1979 | Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV Series) | Carl Morphus |
| 1979 | Jaguar Lives! | Ben Ashir |
| 1979 | Buck Rogers in the 25th Century | King Draco |
| 1978 | The Betsy | Jake Weinstein |
| 1977 | Murder at the World Series (TV Movie) | Sam Druckman |
| 1976 | The Streets of San Francisco (TV Series) | Barbado |
| 1975 | Journey Into Fear | Colonel Haki |
| 1975 | Zalmen: or, the Madness of God (TV Movie) | Rabbi |
| 1974 | QB VII (TV Mini Series) | Morris Cady |
| 1974 | The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz | Uncle Benjy |
| 1974 | The Wide World of Mystery (TV Series) Suicide Club (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1974 | Men of the Dragon (TV Movie) | Balashev |
| 1974 | The Magician (TV Series) | Hon Chi Kai |
| 1973 | If I Had a Million (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1971–1973 | The F.B.I. (TV Series) | Gilford | Big Julio |
| 1973 | Nightside (TV Movie) | Grudin |
| 1973 | The Wide World of Mystery (TV Series) | Mr. Silverado |
| 1972 | Pursuit (TV Movie) | Dr. Nordman |
| 1972 | The Valachi Papers | Salvatore Maranzano |
| 1972 | McCloud (TV Series) | Paul Rudell | Stephen Rudensky |
| 1972 | O'Hara, U.S. Treasury (TV Series) | Armand Pringle |
| 1971 | Lawman | Lucas |
| 1970 | Night Gallery (TV Series) | Jacob Bauman (segment "Room with a View") |
| 1970 | NET Playhouse (TV Series) | Lev |
| 1970 | The Mask of Sheba (TV Movie) | Fandil Bondalok |
| 1969 | Stiletto | Emilio Matteo |
| 1968 | The Night They Raided Minsky's | Louis Minsky |
| 1968 | The Counterfeit Killer | Rajeski |
| 1968 | Bye Bye Braverman | Felix Ottensteen |
| 1967 | The Outsider (TV Movie) | Ernest Grimes |
| 1967 | Coronet Blue (TV Series) | Rudi Nateseh |
| 1966 | T.H.E. Cat (TV Series) | Prince Nicky Cavalcante |
| 1966 | Preview Tonight (TV Series) | Pharaoh |
| 1966 | Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (TV Series) | Rajeski |
| 1966 | The Legend of Jesse James (TV Series) | Captain Hammel |
| 1965 | Camera Three (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1964 | Wagon Train (TV Series) | Jim Case |
| 1963–1964 | Quest (TV Series) | Eli Peck |
| 1962 | Dr. No | Dr. No |
| 1962 | The New Breed (TV Series) | Clayton Grimes |
| 1962 | The Twilight Zone (TV Series) | Paul Radin |
| 1961 | The Happy Thieves | Jean Marie Calbert |
| 1961 | Festival (TV Series) | Prisoner | Messenger |
| 1960–1961 | The Untouchables (TV Series) | Russell Shield | Albert Maris |
| 1961 | General Electric Theater (TV Series) | Manson |
| 1960 | The Westerner (TV Series) | 'Serafin' |
| 1958–1960 | Shirley Temple's Storybook (TV Series) | Lurgan | Sorcerer |
| 1960 | The Unforgiven | Abe Kelsey |
| 1960 | CBS Repertoire Workshop (TV Series) | Anton |
| 1959 | Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (TV Series) | Lepke Buchalter |
| 1959 | Adventures in Paradise (TV Series) | Torok |
| 1956–1959 | The Joseph Cotten Show: On Trial (TV Series) | Max Gebler | Antonio |
| 1959 | The Loretta Young Show (TV Series) | Dr. Newland |
| 1958 | Rendezvous (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1958 | Schlitz Playhouse (TV Series) | Max Gebler |
| 1958 | Matinee Theatre (TV Series) | Hosea |
| 1957 | Suspicion (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1957 | The Garment Jungle | George Kovan |
| 1957 | Studio 57 (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1956 | Three Brave Men | Jim Barron |
| 1956 | Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (TV Series) | Will Prentiss |
| 1955 | Producers' Showcase (TV Series) | Prisoner 40 |
| 1954–1955 | Ponds Theater (TV Series) | Death |
| 1955 | The Prodigal | Carmish |
| 1954 | The Silver Chalice | Mijamin |
| 1954 | Justice (TV Series) | Vincent Wilbec |
| 1954 | Inner Sanctum (TV Series) | Insurance Inspector |
| 1954 | Medallion Theatre (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1950–1954 | Suspense (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1953 | You Are There (TV Series) | Savonarola |
| 1953 | The Motorola Television Hour (TV Series) | Baroff |
| 1953 | Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1953 | Champ for a Day | Dominic Guido |
| 1953 | Danger (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1953 | Tales of Tomorrow (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1952 | Frontiers of Faith (TV Series) | Reb Yosifel & Prefect |
| 1952 | Les Miserables | Genflou |
| 1951–1952 | Lights Out (TV Series) | The Croupier |
| 1952 | Viva Zapata! | Fernando Aguirre |
| 1951 | Detective Story | Charley Gennini |
| 1950 | With These Hands | Mike Deleo |
| 1941 | Journey to Jerusalem | The Beggar |
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