Joseph Sweeney

Joseph Sweeney

Deceased · Born: Jul 26, 1884 · Died: Nov 25, 1963

Personal Details

Born Jul 26, 1884 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
  • Joseph Sweeney
  • Annie Sweeney

Biography

Joseph Sweeney (July 26, 1884 (other sources state 1882) – November 25, 1963) was an American actor who worked in stage productions, television and movies. His most famous role was as the elderly Juror #9 in the 1957 film 12 Angry Men, the role he originated in a 1954 Westinghouse Studio One live teleplay of which the film was an adaptation.

Career

1957
12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men as Juror 9
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1955
Producers' Showcase
Producers' Showcase as Gramps
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1954
Studio One
Studio One as Juror #9
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1952
The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse as Mr Barger
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