Joe Seneca

Joe Seneca

Deceased · Born: Jan 14, 1919 · Died: Aug 15, 1996

Personal Details

BornJan 14, 1919 Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Spouse
  • Elizabeth (Betty) Mae Young

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Aug 15, 1996 )
  • Edna Louise Campbell

    ( Feb 18, 1939 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Joe Seneca, born Joel McGhee, enjoyed a distinguished precursor to his notable careers in Hollywood and television, as a member of the esteemed singing group, The Three Riffs, which performed at the most prestigious supper clubs in New York City. Furthermore, he demonstrated exceptional talent as a songwriter, with one of his compositions, "Talk to Me", achieving significant success when recorded by the renowned Little Willie John.

Career

1996
A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill as Reverend Isaiah Street
1994
The Vernon Johns Story
The Vernon Johns Story as Deacon Wilkes
1992
Malcolm X
Malcolm X as Toomer
1991
Mississippi Masala
Mississippi Masala as Williben Williams
1989
1988
School Daze
School Daze as President Harold McPherson
The Blob
The Blob as Dr. Meddows
Big Shots
Big Shots as Ferryman
1986
Crossroads
Crossroads as Willie Brown
1985
Terrible Joe Moran
Terrible Joe Moran as Pittsburgh Billy
1982
The Verdict
The Verdict as Dr. Thompson
1979
1977
Wilma
Wilma as Ed Rudolph