Joe Seneca Biography

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 Lampert) and "Talk to Me." In 1981, Seneca made his Broadway debut in The Little Foxes with Elizabeth Taylor. He made his feature film debut seven years prior in The Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3 (1974). Seneca has also appeared frequently on television on programs like The Cosby Show and in dramatic specials such as A Gathering of Old Men (1987). Seneca died on August 15, 1996, during an asthma attack while in his Roosevelt Island, NY, home. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

• 1. Dr. Meddows: I want that organism alive!
  From The Blob. Submitted by Nick S (4 days ago)

• 1. Dr. Meddows: I want that organism alive.
  2. 1st White Suit/ Scientist: What about the civilians?
  3. Dr. Meddows: They're expendable.
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• 1. Brian Flagg: In the meantime, we're your prisoners?
  2. Dr. Meddows: Not at all, you're my patients.
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• 1. Brian Flagg: Listen to me, Briggs; think for a minute, do you suppose an army of guys in plastic suits show up every time a meteor falls?
  2. Dr. Meddows: (about Brian) Shoot him, that's a direct order!
  3. Brian Flagg: How do you think they got here so fast? How did they even know when to come?
  4. Dr. Meddows: Shoot dammit shoot!
  5. Brian Flagg: I'll tell you how! That meteor is man-made! It's some kind of a germ warfare test they fu**ed up!
  From The Blob. Submitted by Creep F (12 months ago)

• 1. Jennings: Dr. Meadows, just for the record, I don't agree with any of this. Those people's lives are at stake.
  2. Dr. Meddows: Don't you think I know that? This isn't one of you text-book exercises, Mr. Jennings. This is an experiment in biological warfare, or hadn't you noticed? That organism is potentially the greatest breakthrough in weapons research since man split the atom. What we do here will affect the balance of world power! Of course there are lives at stake, a whole nations, in fact. And that's far more important than a handful of people in this small town. And that is my cross to bear, Mr. Jennings. Now carry out your orders.
  From The Blob. Submitted by Creep F (12 months ago)