Joseph Oliveira
Biography
Joseph Oliveira was born in Bretanha, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal. In the late 1960s, he emigrated with his parents to Fall River, Massachusetts. He began his career as a background actor in the film Jaws. Over the course of his career, Joseph Oliveira has participated in numerous film projects, television series, and commercials. In addition to his acting work, he is a published author of fictional novels. According to available records on The Movie Database, he has thirty-eight known credits and is also known by the names Joe Oliveira and Joe Pesci.
Career overview
Joseph Oliveira was born in Bretanha, São Miguel, Azores, and emigrated with his parents to Fall River, Massachusetts, in the late 1960s. He began his career in the entertainment industry working as a background actor in the film Jaws.
Over the course of his career, Joseph Oliveira has participated in numerous film projects, television series, and commercials. In addition to his screen work, he is a published author of fictional novels.
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Full Filmography
37 titles- The Roaring Game (2026) as Super Fan
- Her Deadly Game (2025) as Head Coach Uri
- A Witness to Murder (2025) as Cop one
- Chosen Family (2024) as Joe Sutter
- Tehran (2020) as Hassan (uncredited)
- Jungleland (2020) as Joey (uncredited)
- Love, Weddings & Other Disasters (2020) as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Only (2020) as Nurse
- City on a Hill (2019) as Rusty
- NOS4A2 (2019) as Biker at Bike Fair (uncredited)
- The Catcher Was a Spy (2018) as Team Scout
- Proud Mary (2018) as Gangster Tanev
- American Woman (2018) as Man at the House (uncredited)
- Alone We Fight (2018) as Captain Stein
- November Criminals (2017) as Officer (uncredited)
- Fraternitas (2017) as Prisoner #5
- Central Intelligence (2016) as School Teacher (uncredited)
- A Date with Miss Fortune (2015) as Antonio
- Frank and Cindy (2015) as Drunk Man at Bar
- Interstellar (2014) as Astronaut (uncredited)
- Whiplash (2014) as Bartender (uncredited)
- The Imitation Game (2014) as MI6 Agent (uncredited)
- The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) as Court Room Attendant (uncredited)
- Killing Season (2013) as Serbian Soldier
- Stiffs (2010) as Diner guest (uncredited)
- The Pink Panther 2 (2009) as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- The Dark Knight (2008) as Officer (uncredited)
- The Gates of Hell (2008) as Priest's Assistant at the Church
- The Departed (2006) as Officer (uncredited)
- Meet The Santas (2005) as Man at the House Lawn
- Changing Lanes (2002) as Road Driver (uncredited)
- L.A. Law: The Movie (2002) as Prisoner
- American Psycho (2000) as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Detective Torres
- Southern Comfort (1981) as Soldier (uncredited)
- The Boys from Brazil (1978) as German Newspaper Boy (uncredited)
- Jaws (1975) as Swimmer (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joseph Oliveira best known for?
Joseph Oliveira is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tehran (2020), City on a Hill (2019), NOS4A2 (2019), The Catcher Was a Spy (2018).
When and where was Joseph Oliveira born?
Joseph Oliveira was born in Bretanha, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal.
How many credits does Joseph Oliveira have?
Joseph Oliveira has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Joseph Oliveira's background in cinema and television?
Joseph Oliveira was born in Bretanha, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal. In the late 1960s, he emigrated with his parents to Fall River, Massachusetts. He began his career as a background actor in the film Jaws. Over the course of his career, Joseph Oliveira has participated in numerous film projects, television series, and...