Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
July 26, 1884
Place of Birth:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Joseph Sweeney
Biography
Joseph Sweeney (July 26, 1884 – 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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 12 Angry Men | Juror 9 |
| 1957 | If You Knew Elizabeth | Mr Owen |
| 1956 | The Fastest Gun Alive | Reverend |
| 1956 | The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit | Edward M. Schultz |
| 1955 | The Petrified Forest | Gramps |
| 1954 | Twelve Angry Men | Juror #9 |
| 1950 | Outside the Wall | Prison Hospital Inmate (uncredited) |
| 1940 | The Philadelphia Story | Butler (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Soak the Rich | Capt. Pettijohn, 1st Detective |
| 1933 | Where's That Tiger? | Landlord(uncredited) |
| 1918 | Sylvia on a Spree | Jack's Pal |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | The Philco Television Playhouse | Mr Barger |
| 1948 | Studio One | Juror #9 |