Joe Seneca

Highest Rated:
100% The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Lowest Rated:
40% The Evil That Men Do (1984)
Birthday:
Jan 14, 1919
Birthplace:
Not Available
Bio:
Black character actor Joe Seneca almost always brought a sense of dignity and social consciousness to his roles. Born and raised in Cleveland, OH, he began performing with the Three Riffs song and dance trio. Early in his career, he penned songs such as "Break It to Me Gently" (co-written with Diane…

Filmography

Range of Movie T-meters: 40% - 100%
Number of Movies: 24
Box Office Since 2001: --
Year Rating Title Credit Box Office
1996 67% A Time to Kill
  • Rev. Isaiah Street
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1994 The Road to Freedom: The Vernon Johns Story
  • Deacon Wilkes
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1992 91% Malcolm X
  • Toomer
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1992 78% The Saint of Fort Washington
  • Spits
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1991 80% Mississippi Masala
  • Williben
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1991 Gordon Parks: Visions
  • Actor
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1990 73% Mo' Better Blues
  • Big Stop's Friend
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1989 Tarzan In Manhattan
  • Actor
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1988 58% School Daze
  • President McPherson
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1988 59% The Blob
  • Dr. Meddows
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1987 Big Shots
  • Ferryman
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1987 A Gathering of Old Men (Murder on the Bayou)
  • Clatoo
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1986 79% Crossroads
  • Willie Brown
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1986 Samaritan - The Mitch Snyder Story
  • Reverend
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1985 76% Silverado
  • Ezra
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1984 Solomon Northup's Odyssey
  • Actor
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1984 House of Dies Drear
  • Actor
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1984 The House of Dies Drear
  • Actor
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1984 40% The Evil That Men Do
  • Santiago
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1982 96% The Verdict
  • Dr. Thompson
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1979 Tenth Month
  • Actor
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1979 86% Kramer vs. Kramer
  • Partygoer
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1977 Wilma
  • Actor
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1974 100% The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
  • Police Sergeant
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Quotes from Joe Seneca's Characters

    1. Dr. Meddows: I want that organism alive!
    From The Blob. Submitted by Nick S (12 months ago)
    1. Dr. Meddows: I want that organism alive.
    2. 1st White Suit/ Scientist: What about the civilians?
    3. Dr. Meddows: They're expendable.
    From The Blob. Submitted by Creep F (2 years ago)
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