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Joe Greene
★ Acting

Joe Greene

Born 1946 · Temple, Texas, USA · Active 1970–2019

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.

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Horror High

Horror High

1973 ★ 5.7
as Coach's Buddy / Policeman

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.

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Filmography

16 credits
2010s 2 credits
2000s 1 credit
1990s 1 credit
1995
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls as Joe Greene (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1980s 5 credits
1986
Movie ★ 10.0
1981
Movie ★ 6.1
1981
Movie ★ 7.0
1980
Movie ★ 5.0
1980
Movie ★ 5.5
1970s 5 credits
1975
Lady Cocoa as Big Joe
Movie ★ 4.5
1973
Horror High as Coach's Buddy / Policeman
Movie ★ 5.6
1973
The Black Six as Kevin Washington
Movie ★ 4.9
1970
Monday Night Football as Defensive Tackle
TV
1970
Monday Night Football as Defensive tackle
TV
Crew Credits
2000s 1 credit
2005
Movie ★ 5.1