Joe Di Reda

Joe Di Reda

Deceased · Born: Sep 16, 1928 · Died: Jun 16, 2007

Personal Details

BornSep 16, 1928 Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse
  • Rita Dubois Astrella

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jun 16, 2007 )
  • Adele Palacios

    ( Jan 14, 1962 to Dec 1, 2025 )
  • Elsie J Hartmann

    ( Jun 1, 1953 to Dec 1, 2025 )

Biography

Joseph Di Reda, a talented actor, came into this world on September 16, 1928, in the vibrant city of Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America. His impressive acting career spanned many years, with notable roles in films such as the science fiction classic "The Andromeda Strain" released in 1971, the television series "Mike Hammer" which debuted in 1958, and the 1956 film "Gaby". Throughout his life, Di Reda was married three times to remarkable women: Rita Dubois Astrella, Adele Palacios, and Elsie J Hartmann. Sadly, his life came to an end on June 16, 2007, in his hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Career

1983
Murder 1, Dancer 0
Murder 1, Dancer 0 as Studio Security Guard
1979
1976
Special Delivery
Special Delivery as Second Guard in Bank
1975
1974
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet as Bill Corman
The Parallax View
The Parallax View as Ralph Scoletta
1971
The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain as Wildfire Computer Sgt. Burk
1966
1964
Flight from Ashiya
Flight from Ashiya as SSgt. Randy Smith
36 Hours
36 Hours as American Soldier
1959
The Big Fisherman
The Big Fisherman as Arab Assassin
In Love and War
In Love and War as Capistron
1957
Time Limit
Time Limit as Gus (as Joe Di Rida)
The Enemy Below
The Enemy Below as BMSN Robbins
Sweet Smell of Success
Sweet Smell of Success as Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
1956
Gaby
Gaby as Allen
Screaming Eagles
Screaming Eagles as Pvt. Dubrowski