Joe Downing

Joe Downing

Deceased · Born: Jun 26, 1903 · Died: Oct 16, 1975

Personal Details

BornJun 26, 1903 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Joseph Downing, a distinguished thespian, entered the world on June 26th, 1903, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, he captivated audiences with his remarkable performances in various film projects, including the 1938 productions "Danger on the Air" and "A Slight Case of Murder", as well as the 1939 comedy "Torchy Runs for Mayor". Downing's life came full circle on October 16th, 1975, when he passed away in Canoga Park, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain to this day.

Career

1973
Blood
Blood as The New Realton
1957
Slaughter on 10th Avenue
Slaughter on 10th Avenue as Eddie 'Cockeye' Cook
1956
Fighting Trouble
Fighting Trouble as Hal Lomax
1955
Las Vegas Shakedown
Las Vegas Shakedown as Matty - Henchman
1942
The Big Shot
The Big Shot as Frenchy
You Can't Escape Forever
You Can't Escape Forever as Varney (uncredited)
Lucky Jordan
Lucky Jordan as Harrison
1941
Strange Alibi
Strange Alibi as Benny McKaye
Belle Starr
Belle Starr as Jim Cole
Johnny Eager
Johnny Eager as Ryan (as Joseph Downing)
1940
Castle on the Hudson
Castle on the Hudson as Gangster in Car (uncredited)
1939
Torchy Runs for Mayor
Torchy Runs for Mayor as Spuds O'Brien
Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die as Limpy Julien
Another Thin Man
Another Thin Man as Hoodlum (uncredited)
1938
The Lady in the Morgue
The Lady in the Morgue as Steve Collins
The Devil's Party
The Devil's Party as Frank Diamond
Danger on the Air
Danger on the Air as Joe Carney
1935
The Case of the Lucky Legs
The Case of the Lucky Legs as George Sanborne (as Joseph Downing)
Dr. Socrates
Dr. Socrates as Cinq Laval