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Joseph Wiseman
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Joseph Wiseman

1918 – 2009 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Active 1949–1990

Joseph Wiseman, born in 1918 in Montreal, Canada, made a notable appearance in The Happy Thieves (1961), where his distinctive presence adds depth to the film's narrative. Known for his intense performances, Wiseman's career spanned both theater and film, earning him a reputation as a compelling actor. His portrayal in The Happy Thieves reflects the playful yet cunning spirit of the era, aligning with the film's blend of caper and comedy, making him a fitting figure in the realm of cult cinema.

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The Happy Thieves

The Happy Thieves

1961 ★ 5.9
as Jean Marie Calbert

A suave art thief romances a wealthy duchess, only to enable him to steal a priceless painting from her collection. Complications ensue.

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Filmography

83 credits
1990s 1 credit
1990
Law & Order as Seymour Bergreen
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 15 credits
1988
Lady Mobster as Victor Castle
Movie ★ 4.9
1986
Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt as Self - Narrator (voice)
Movie ★ 9.0
1986
Seize the Day as Dr. Adler
Movie ★ 5.0
1986
Crime Story: Pilot as Manny Weisbord
Movie ★ 7.0
1986
L.A. Law as Isidore Schoen
TV ★ 7.1
1986
Crime Story as Manny Weisbord
TV ★ 8.0
1985
MacGyver as Joe Catano
TV ★ 7.7
1985
The Equalizer as Eddie Vanessi
TV ★ 7.1
1983
The Ghost Writer as Judge Wapter
Movie
1983
The A-Team as Zeke Westerland
TV ★ 7.5
1983
Rage of Angels as Antonio Granelli
TV ★ 5.9
1981
Masada as Jerahmeel, Head Essene
TV ★ 7.0
1981
TV ★ 7.2
1980
Magnum, P.I. as Albert Tessa
TV ★ 7.3
1980
TV ★ 6.8
1970s 21 credits
1979
Movie ★ 6.1
1979
Jaguar Lives! as Ben Ashir
Movie ★ 4.2
1979
TV ★ 7.0
1978
The Betsy as Jake Weinstein
Movie ★ 4.6
1977
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love as Narrator (voice) - English version
Movie ★ 6.3
1977
Movie ★ 6.7
1975
Journey into Fear as Colonel Haki
Movie ★ 6.0
1975
Movie ★ 9.0
1974
Movie ★ 6.1
1974
Movie ★ 7.0
1973
The Suicide Club as Mr. Silverado
Movie
1973
Nightside as Grudin
Movie ★ 10.0
1973
The Magician as Hon Chi Kai
TV ★ 6.8
1972
The Valachi Papers as Salvatore Maranzano
Movie ★ 6.5
1972
Pursuit as Dr. Nordman
Movie ★ 5.4
1972
TV ★ 7.0
1971
Lawman as Lucas
Movie ★ 6.5
1970
The Mask of Sheba as Fandil Bondalok
Movie
1970
TV ★ 7.2
1970
Night Gallery as Jacob Bauman (segment "Room with a View")
TV ★ 7.8
1960s 17 credits
1969
Stiletto as Emilio Matteo
Movie ★ 5.3
1968
Movie ★ 5.7
1968
Bye Bye Braverman as Felix Ottensteen
Movie ★ 6.7
1968
Movie ★ 8.0
1968
The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest
TV ★ 6.8
1967
The Outsider as Ernest Grimes
Movie ★ 8.0
1967
Coronet Blue as Rudi Nateseh
TV ★ 6.7
1965
The Incredible World of James Bond as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
1965
The F.B.I. as Big Julio
TV ★ 5.6
1965
The Legend of Jesse James as Captain Hammel
TV ★ 5.8
1965
The F.B.I. as Mr. Gilford
TV ★ 5.6
1962
Dr. No as Dr. No
Movie ★ 7.0
1961
The Happy Thieves as Jean Marie Calbert
Movie ★ 5.9
1961
The New Breed as Clayton Grimes
TV ★ 7.7
1960
The Unforgiven as Abe Kelsey
Movie ★ 6.2
1960
The Westerner as 'Serafin'
TV ★ 7.0
1950s 27 credits
1959
TV ★ 6.1
1959
The Untouchables as Albert Maris
TV ★ 7.9
1959
The Twilight Zone as Paul Radin
TV ★ 8.5
1959
The Untouchables as Russell Shield
TV ★ 7.9
1958
TV ★ 6.5
1958
TV ★ 6.5
1957
The Garment Jungle as George Kovan
Movie ★ 6.5
1957
TV ★ 6.2
1957
Wagon Train as Jim Case
TV ★ 6.6
1956
Three Brave Men as Jim Barron
Movie ★ 6.3
1956
On Trial as Antonio
TV ★ 5.0
1955
The Prodigal as Carmish
Movie ★ 4.6
1955
TV ★ 5.3
1954
Movie ★ 4.5
1954
TV ★ 8.0
1954
TV ★ 8.0
1953
Champ for a Day as Dominic Guido
Movie ★ 7.0
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1953
Letter to Loretta as Dr. Newland
TV ★ 6.6
1952
Viva Zapata! as Fernando
Movie ★ 6.9
1952
Les Miserables as Genflou
Movie ★ 5.5
1951
Detective Story as Charley Gennini
Movie ★ 7.0
1951
TV ★ 7.2
1951
TV ★ 6.4
1950
With These Hands as Mike Deleo
Movie ★ 5.8
1940s 2 credits
1949
TV ★ 5.1
1949
TV ★ 6.0