Joey D. Vieira

Joey D. Vieira

Deceased · Born: Apr 8, 1944 · Died: Apr 7, 2025

Personal Details

BornApr 8, 1944 Los Angeles, California, USA
Parents
  • George Dias Vieira
  • William McAllister Weatherwax
  • Marjorie Keeler
Relatives
  • Ruby Keeler (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Ken Weatherwax (Half Sibling)

Biography

Joey D. Vieira, a show business veteran with a remarkable career spanning over 65 years, has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. His journey began at a tender age, co-starring in the first television adaptation of Lassie in 1954, a role that earned him two Emmy Awards for "Best Family Television show" between 1954 and 1958.

Career

2014
Dwegons and Leprechauns
Dwegons and Leprechauns as Davargan / Yabo Potato / Sweetfang / Clyde
2005
Lassie
Lassie as Porky Brockway
2000
The Patriot
The Patriot as Peter Howard
1997
1988
Red Heat
Red Heat as Man at Phone Booth
1969
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice as Dishwasher (uncredited)
1955
The Private War of Major Benson
The Private War of Major Benson as Cadet Cpl. Scawalski (as Donald Keeler)