Joe Greene, born in the 1940s, transitioned from American football to acting, making a notable impact in cult cinema. He appears in Horror High (1973), where he embodies the chaos of a high school gone mad, showcasing his ability to navigate the bizarre world of exploitation films. Greene also stars in The Black Six (1973), a film that blends action and social commentary, and Lady Cocoa (1975), where he further cements his role in the gritty landscape of 1970s cinema. His contributions to these films highlight the intersection of sports and film in the era's cultural dialogue.
Horror High
A nerdy high school super whiz experiments with a chemical which will transform his guinea pig "Mr. Mumps" from a gentle pet into a ravenous monster. In a fit of rage against his tormentors at the high school, Vernon Potts goes on a killing spree, eliminating all of those who ever picked on him - the Gym Coach, the School Jock, The Creepy Janitor & his hated teacher, Ms. Grindstaff.