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Joe Silver
★ Acting

Joe Silver

1922 – 1989 · Chicago, Illinois · Active 1947–2000

Joe Silver, born in the 1930s, made a notable impact in cult cinema with his distinctive deep voice. He appears in Klute (1971) as a supporting character, contributing to the film's tense atmosphere. In Shivers (1975), he plays a key role that aligns with the film's exploration of horror and sexuality, further solidifying his place in the genre. Silver's work in these films highlights the intersection of exploitation and psychological themes, making him a compelling figure in the SassyFlix catalog.

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Klute

Klute

1971 ★ 6.8
as Dr. Spangler (uncredited)

A high-priced call girl is forced to depend on a reluctant private eye when she is stalked by a psychopath.

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Filmography

52 credits
2000s 1 credit
2000
Movie ★ 6.8
1980s 14 credits
1988
Movie ★ 6.1
1987
Mr. Nice Guy as Leser Tish
Movie ★ 6.3
1987
Creepshow 2 as The Creep (voice)
Movie ★ 6.2
1987
Magic Sticks as Pawnbroker
Movie ★ 6.0
1985
The Gig as Abe Mitgang
Movie ★ 7.3
1985
Almost You as Uncle Stu
Movie ★ 6.1
1985
TV ★ 6.9
1985
The Equalizer as Felix Dzershinsky
TV ★ 7.1
1983
Illusions as Arnie
Movie ★ 7.0
1983
Focus on Fishko as Old Studio Boss
Movie
1983
Movie ★ 10.0
1982
Deathtrap as Seymour Starger
Movie ★ 6.7
1981
Nurse as Agnello
TV ★ 7.5
1980
Gnomes as (voice)
Movie ★ 6.5
1970s 18 credits
1979
Boardwalk as Leo Rosen
Movie ★ 7.5
1979
Movie
1978
Movie ★ 8.3
1977
You Light Up My Life as Sy Robinson
Movie ★ 5.4
1977
Rabid as Murray Cypher
Movie ★ 6.3
1977
Movie ★ 7.0
1976
TV ★ 7.1
1975
Shivers as Rollo Linsky
Movie ★ 6.4
1975
Fay as Jack Stewart
TV ★ 5.0
1974
Rhinoceros as Norman
Movie ★ 5.6
1974
Movie ★ 6.1
1974
TV ★ 6.2
1974
TV ★ 5.2
1973
Kojak as Chief Wilson
TV ★ 7.1
1972
TV ★ 7.5
1971
Klute as Dr. Spangler (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1970
Move as Oscar
Movie ★ 5.5
1970
Movie ★ 6.5
1960s 8 credits
1969
Movie ★ 4.8
1969
TV ★ 6.4
1967
A Bridge Grows in Brooklyn as Hart Hat/Mayor (voice)
Movie ★ 4.5
1967
Keep the Cool, Baby as Spider (voice) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1967
Coronet Blue as Max Spier
TV ★ 6.7
1964
Diary of a Bachelor as Charlie Barrett
Movie ★ 4.8
1963
TV ★ 6.3
1963
The Patty Duke Show as Man (voice)
TV ★ 6.3
1950s 9 credits
1958
Naked City as Assistant D.A. Ketton
TV ★ 5.7
1958
Naked City as Man in Doorway
TV ★ 5.7
1958
Naked City as Dean of Admissions
TV ★ 5.7
1957
Decoy as Bennie, Carnival Worker
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Beal Brown
TV ★ 6.7
1955
TV ★ 6.3
1952
Santa's Space Ship as Santa Claus
Movie
1950
Movie ★ 6.0
1950
TV ★ 6.9
1940s 2 credits
1948
Studio One as Decius
TV ★ 5.4
1947
TV ★ 7.8