Joseph Wiseman

Joseph Wiseman (May 15, 1918 – October 19, 2009) was a Canadian-American actor. He was well known for starring as the villain Julius No in the first James Bond movie, Dr. No in 1962.

Joseph Wiseman
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Wiseman in 1950
Born(1918-05-15)May 15, 1918
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DiedOctober 19, 2009(2009-10-19) (aged 91)
OccupationActor
Years active1950–2001
Spouse(s)
Nell Kinard
(m. 1943; div. 1943)

Pearl Lang
(m. 1964; died 2009)
Children1[1]

Wiseman was also known for his role as Manny Weisbord on the TV series Crime Story, and his career on Broadway. He was once called "the spookiest actor in the American theatre."[2]

References

  1. Bernstein, Adam (21 October 2009). "Joseph Wiseman, Broadway actor who played Dr. No, dies at 91" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  2. Brustein, Robert (December 26, 1964). "Muddy Track at Lincoln Center". The New Republic 151 (26): 26–27. http://www.tnr.com/magazine-issue/december-26-1964.