Joe Flaherty
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 21, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- April 1, 2024
- Active Years
- 1972–2026 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 110 credits in database
Biography
Joe Flaherty, born Joseph O'Flaherty on June 21, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was an American-Canadian actor, writer, and comedian. He passed away on April 1, 2024. Flaherty was best known for his work on the Canadian sketch comedy television series SCTV, where he starred and served as a writer from 1976 to 1984. He was also known for his television role as Harold Weir on Freaks and Geeks. Throughout his career in entertainment, Flaherty accumulated numerous known acting credits in movies and television shows, including appearances in Back to the Future Part II, SCTV Network 90, and Second City TV.
Career overview
Joe Flaherty was an American-Canadian actor, writer, and comedian who was born on June 21, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was best known for his work on the Canadian sketch comedy television series SCTV, where he starred and served as a writer from 1976 to 1984. His television career also included a role as Harold Weir on the television series Freaks and Geeks. In addition to his television work, Flaherty was known for his appearances in films, including Back to the Future Part II, SCTV Network 90, and Second City TV. Throughout his career, he was credited with numerous acting roles in film and television projects. Flaherty passed away on April 1, 2024.
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Full Filmography
110 titles- Marty, Life Is Short (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- John Candy: I Like Me (2025) as Self - Actor, SCTV (archive footage)
- This Is the Tom Green Documentary (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Belushi (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Cultureshock (2018) as Self
- Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary (2018) as Self
- Who Is the Real Martin Short? (2017)
- I, Martin Short, Goes Home (2012)
- Call Me Fitz (2010) as Mayor Andrews
- Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side (2009) as Western Union Man (voice)
- Summerhood (2008) as Camp Director
- Second City: First Family of Comedy (2006) as Self
- Christmas with SCTV (2006)
- American Dad! (2005) as Car Door Owner (voice)
- Robson Arms (2005)
- Tilt (2005) as Casino Player from Aliquippa
- Crazy for Christmas (2005) as Roger the Doorman
- Home on the Range (2004) as Jeb (voice)
- Phil the Alien (2004) as The Beaver (voice)
- A Dairy Tale (2004) as Jeb, the goat (voice)
- Chilly Beach (2003) as (voice)
- National Security (2003) as Owen Fergus
- Clone High (2002) as Abe’s Foster Dad (voice)
- Puppets Who Kill (2002)
- Slackers (2002) as Mr. Leonard
- The Santa Claus Brothers (2002) as Snorkel (voice)
- Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials (2002) as Bing Crosby
- The Legend of Tarzan (2001) as Hooft (voice)
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Dr. Vollmer
- Freddy Got Fingered (2001) as William
- Go Fish (2001) as Frank Troutner
- Even Stevens (2000) as Mr. Rupert
- Family Guy (1999) as (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Western Union Man (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Vatican Messenger (voice)
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) as Harold Weir
- Detroit Rock City (1999) as Father Phillip McNulty
- Dogmatic (1999)
- The King of Queens (1998) as Father McAndrew
- That '70s Show (1998) as Bryan
- Police Academy: The Series (1997) as Cmdt. Stuart Hefilfinger
- The Wrong Guy (1997) as Fred Holden
- The Don's Analyst (1997) as Dr. Lowell Royce
- Snowboard Academy (1997) as Mr. Barry
- Happy Gilmore (1996) as Jeering Fan
- The Louie Show (1996) as Mr. Wells
- Stuart Saves His Family (1995) as Cousin Ray
- Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare (1995) as Kevin Dooley
- The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show (1995) as Lyle Lovett
- Ellen (1994) as Perry
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Mr. Nicholson
- A Pig's Tale (1994) as Milt
- Runaway Daughters (1994) as Mr. Nicholson
- Frasier (1993) as Herm Evans
- Friends of Gilda (1993) as Self
- Dinosaurs (1991) as Chief Elder (voice)
- Dinosaurs (1991) as Elder (voice)
- Little Dracula (1991)
- Dream On (1990) as Stoo
- Maniac Mansion (1990) as Dr. Fred Edison
- Maniac Mansion (1990) Director
- Wedding Band (1990) as Peter
- Partners in Life (1990) Writer
- Back to the Beanstalk (1990) as Chili Bean Leader
- Making Real Funny Home Videos (1990) as Count Floyd / Floyd Robertson
- The Smoke Detectives (1990) as Count Floyd
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) as Western Union Man
- Who's Harry Crumb? (1989) as Doorman
- Speed Zone (1989) as Vic
- I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood (1989) as Gene Siskel
- Looking for Miracles (1989) as Chief Berman
- Monsters (1988) as Sherwin
- The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley (1988) as Count Floyd
- The Best of SCTV (1988)
- The Best of SCTV (1988) Writer
- Kid Safe: The Video (1988) as Count Floyd
- Married... with Children (1987) as Dr. Plierson
- Innerspace (1987) as Waiting Room Patient
- Blue Monkey (1987) as George Baker
- One Crazy Summer (1986) as General Raymond
- Club Paradise (1986) as Pilot
- Really Weird Tales (1986) as Host
- Really Weird Tales (1986) Writer
- Really Weird Tales (1986) Executive Producer
- The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood (1986)
- George Burns Comedy Week (1985)
- Follow That Bird (1985) as Sid Sleaze
- Johnny Dangerously (1984) as Death Row Inmate (uncredited)
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as The Chemist
- SCTV Channel (1983)
- Going Berserk (1983) as Chick Leff
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- By Design (1982) as Man
- Rome, Italian Style (1982) as Marcello Gassman
- Rome, Italian Style (1982) Writer
- SCTV Network 90 (1981) as Various
- SCTV Network 90 (1981) Writer
- Stripes (1981) as Border Guard
- Heavy Metal (1981) as Lawyer / General (voice)
- Used Cars (1980) as Sam Slaton
- Nothing Personal (1980) as Patrol Car Policeman #2
- Double Negative (1980) as Roger
- From Cleveland (1980) as Various
- From Cleveland (1980) Writer
- 1941 (1979) as Raoul Lipschitz
- Second City Television (1976) as Self - Various Characters
- Second City Television (1976) Writer
- Tunnel Vision (1976) as Carl Michaelevich
- PBS News Hour (1975) as Self
- The David Steinberg Show (1972)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Flaherty best known for?
Joe Flaherty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Marty, Life Is Short (2026), John Candy: I Like Me (2025), This Is the Tom Green Documentary (2025), Call Me Fitz (2010).
When and where was Joe Flaherty born?
Joe Flaherty was born on June 21, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on April 1, 2024.
How many credits does Joe Flaherty have?
Joe Flaherty has accumulated over 110 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2026.
What is Joe Flaherty's background in cinema and television?
Joe Flaherty, born Joseph O'Flaherty on June 21, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was an American-Canadian actor, writer, and comedian. He passed away on April 1, 2024. Flaherty was best known for his work on the Canadian sketch comedy television series SCTV, where he starred and served as a writer from 1976 to 1984....
Joe Flaherty by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- SCTV Network 90 (1981) as Various — aged about 40
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) as Harold Weir — aged about 58
- Little Dracula (1991) — aged about 50
- Marty, Life Is Short (2026) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 85
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Mr. Nicholson — aged about 53
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Dr. Vollmer — aged about 60
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