Joe Seneca
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Joe Seneca (January 14, 1919 – August 15, 1996) was an American film and television actor who had a lengthy Hollywood career, portraying bit parts in many major films and television sitcoms spanning from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Seneca was born Joel McGhee in Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to his Hollywood career, Seneca belonged to the R&B singing group "The Three Riffs", performing at upscale supper clubs in New York City. He was also a songwriter and had b
Arguably his most well-known roles are that of bluesman Willie Brown in Crossroads and Dr. Meddows in The Blob, the evil head of a government team sent to contain the title creature.
Seneca also made multiple appearances on The Cosby Show as Hillman President Dr. Zachariah J. Hanes. He also played Alvin Newcastle [1]on an episode of The Golden Girls entitled "Old Friends."
Joe appeared in Spike Lee's "School Daze" as the Mission College President McPherson in 1988.
Joe appeared on Matlock: The Blues Singer Episode May 9, 1989.
Joe also appeared in Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel" Music Video In the late 80's.
He died from asthma at the age of 77.
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Born
Jan 14, 1919
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Died
Aug 15, 1996
Known For
Acting
Movies
28 acting
0 crew
Popularity
0.8
Known For
A Time to Kill
1996
as Reverend Isaiah Street
Kramer vs. Kramer
1979
as Partygoer
The Blob
1988
as Dr. Meddows
Silverado
1985
as Ezra
Malcolm X
1992
as Toomer
Crossroads
1986
as Willie Brown
The Verdict
1982
as Dr. Thompson
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
1974
as Police Sergeant
School Daze
1988
as President Harold McPherson
Mo' Better Blues
1990
as Big Stop's Friend
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