Joe Silver
Acting Born Sep 28, 1922 Died Feb 27, 1989 Chicago, Illinois 52 credits
Biography
Joe Silver works in acting. Born September 28, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. Died February 27, 1989. Archytele tracks 52 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
The American Nightmare
Switching Channels
Creepshow 2Magic SticksMr. Nice Guy
The EqualizerSpenser: For HireAlmost YouThe Gig
IllusionsLikely Stories, Vol. 4Focus on Fishko
Deathtrap
Nurse
Gnomes
BoardwalkStarstruck
The Crash of Flight 401
RabidRaggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical AdventureYou Light Up My Life
Alice
ShiversFay
Harry OChico and the ManThe Apprenticeship of Duddy KravitzRhinoceros
Kojak
Sanford and Son
Klute
MoveThe Night the Animals Talked
Medical CenterThe Woody Allen Special
Coronet BlueKeep the Cool, BabyA Bridge Grows in Brooklyn
Diary of a Bachelor
The Patty Duke ShowThe Patty Duke Show
Naked CityNaked CityNaked City
Decoy
GunsmokePlaywrights '56
Santa's Space Ship
The Colgate Comedy HourThe Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland
Studio One
Kraft Television Theatre
Full Filmography
52 titles- The American Nightmare (2000) as Self
- Switching Channels (1988) as Mordsini
- Creepshow 2 (1987) as The Creep (voice)
- Magic Sticks (1987) as Pawnbroker
- Mr. Nice Guy (1987) as Leser Tish
- The Equalizer (1985) as Felix Dzershinsky
- Spenser: For Hire (1985)
- Almost You (1985) as Uncle Stu
- The Gig (1985) as Abe Mitgang
- Illusions (1983) as Arnie
- Likely Stories, Vol. 4 (1983) as J.J. Glucksman
- Focus on Fishko (1983) as Old Studio Boss
- Deathtrap (1982) as Seymour Starger
- Nurse (1981) as Agnello
- Gnomes (1980) as (voice)
- Boardwalk (1979) as Leo Rosen
- Starstruck (1979)
- The Crash of Flight 401 (1978) as Alvin Jessop
- Rabid (1977) as Murray Cypher
- Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) as The Greedy (voice)
- You Light Up My Life (1977) as Sy Robinson
- Alice (1976)
- Shivers (1975) as Rollo Linsky
- Fay (1975) as Jack Stewart
- Harry O (1974)
- Chico and the Man (1974)
- The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974) as Farber
- Rhinoceros (1974) as Norman
- Kojak (1973) as Chief Wilson
- Sanford and Son (1972)
- Klute (1971) as Dr. Spangler (uncredited)
- Move (1970) as Oscar
- The Night the Animals Talked (1970) as (voice)
- Medical Center (1969)
- The Woody Allen Special (1969) as Self
- Coronet Blue (1967) as Max Spier
- Keep the Cool, Baby (1967) as Spider (voice) (uncredited)
- A Bridge Grows in Brooklyn (1967) as Hart Hat/Mayor (voice)
- Diary of a Bachelor (1964) as Charlie Barrett
- The Patty Duke Show (1963)
- The Patty Duke Show (1963) as Man (voice)
- Naked City (1958) as Assistant D.A. Ketton
- Naked City (1958) as Man in Doorway
- Naked City (1958) as Dean of Admissions
- Decoy (1957) as Bennie, Carnival Worker
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Beal Brown
- Playwrights '56 (1955)
- Santa's Space Ship (1952) as Santa Claus
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland (1950) as Caterpillar
- Studio One (1948) as Decius
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Insp. Davis
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Silver best known for?
Joe Silver is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Switching Channels (1988), Creepshow 2 (1987), The Equalizer (1985), Double Indemnity (1944).
When and where was Joe Silver born?
Joe Silver was born on September 28, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. They passed away on February 27, 1989.
How many credits does Joe Silver have?
Joe Silver has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2000.
What is Joe Silver's background in cinema and television?
Joe Silver was an American stage, television, film and radio actor. He was known for his distinctive deep voice.
Joe Silver by the numbers
52credits
30films
22TV series
1947–2000active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Insp. Davis — aged about 24
- Sanford and Son (1972) — aged about 49
- Kojak (1973) as Chief Wilson — aged about 50
- The Equalizer (1985) as Felix Dzershinsky — aged about 62
- Illusions (1983) as Arnie — aged about 60
- Alice (1976) — aged about 53
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