Joseph V. Perry
Joseph V. Perry | |
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 Joseph V. Perry in I Dream Of Jeannie 1968 | |
| Born | Joseph Victor Perry February 13, 1931 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | February 23, 2000 (aged 69) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | UCLA |
Joseph Victor Perry[1] (February 13, 1931 – February 23, 2000), also known as "Joseph Perry," was an American actor who appeared in multiple films and television programs during the 1970s and 1980s.[2][3] Frequently cast as a criminal or police officer in popular, dramatic, television series and comedies that were broadcast across the United States,[4][5][6] he was possibly best known for his role as Nemo in Everybody Loves Raymond.
Early years
[edit]Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,[1] Perry began acting in his youth, winning the Glenn Ford Award at Santa Monica High School in California in 1949. His successes continued in 1952 with a best actor award from UCLA.[7]
Career
[edit]Perry officially started his film career in 1955 at the age of 24[citation needed] and spent the next 45 years appearing in hundreds of films[8] and television shows, including dramatic anthologies, westerns, medical dramas, police dramas,[9] and classic sitcoms.[10] He appeared in The Twilight Zone S1 E29 "Nightmare as a Child" 1960, Night Gallery in the episode "Midnight Never Ends" and on other shows including Rawhide, Dr. Kildare, Gunsmoke, Official Detective, The Doris Day Show (in 3 episodes),[11] Bewitched (in 4 episodes), M*A*S*H, I Dream of Jeannie, and The Partridge Family (in 4 episodes). In the 1970s his visibility peaked with guest appearances on shows, including Mannix (in 5 episodes), The F.B.I. (in 8 episodes), Emergency! (in 3 episodes), The Streets of San Francisco (in 2 episodes),[12] Sara, Barney Miller (in 4 episodes), The Rockford Files and Kojak (in 3 episodes). He failed to land any mainstream acting roles until 1978,[citation needed] however, when he got several roles in shows such as The Incredible Hulk, MacGyver, Cheers,[13] Murder, She Wrote (in 2 episodes) and Seinfeld. On the series Everybody Loves Raymond he got the biggest break of his later career[citation needed] when he portrayed Nemo, a pizza restaurant owner from 1996 to 1999, in a total of seven episodes, until his death in 2000.
Death
[edit]On February 23, 2000, Perry died in Burbank, California.[7] His character's last appearance in Everybody Loves Raymond was shown posthumously when his restaurant got bought out. Nemo's last two appearances were played by Robert Ruth.
Partial filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1958 | The Left Handed Gun | Clerk | Uncredited |
| 1965 | The Greatest Story Ever Told | Archelaus | Uncredited |
| 1965 | Lust and the Flesh | Bob | |
| 1968 | Don't Just Stand There! | Jean-Jacques | |
| 1968 | A Lovely Way to Die | Reporter | Uncredited
1968 - The Shakiest Gun In The West - Indian Enamored with Jesse dressed as squaw - Uncredited |
| 1968 | Fade In | George | |
| 1969 | The Love God? | Big Joe | |
| 1972 | Stand Up and Be Counted | Foreman | Uncredited |
| 1974 | Herbie Rides Again | First Cab Driver | Uncredited |
| 1977 | The Domino Principle | Bowkemp | |
| 1981 | Longshot | Marty | |
| 1988 | Vibes | Dave | |
| 1989 | The Freeway Maniac | Salesman | |
| 1989 | Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II | Merchant | |
| 1989 | The Karate Kid Part III | Uncle Louie LaRusso | |
| 1990 | Repossessed | Special Effects Man | |
| 1993 | Hot Shots! Part Deux | Singing Waiter |
Selected television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Have Gun - Will Travel | Sheriff | Season 3, Episode 9 "The Black Handkerchief" |
| 1960 | Wanted Dead or Alive | Flint Bickford | season 2 episode 23 (Tolliver Bender) |
| 1962 & 1963 | Gunsmoke | Outlaw Lee & Outlaw Moran | S7:E27 "Wagon Girls" & S8:E21 “The Cousin” |
| 1967 | The Monkees | Vernon | S1:E20, "Monkees in the Ring"
1968 - I Dream Of Jeannie - Jeannie, Jeannie Who's Got The Jeannie ? - Bartender 1968 - I Dream Of Jeannie - Jeannie and the Top Secret Secret - SGT Marion |
| 1971 | The Virginian | Harvey | season 9 episode 24 "Jump-up" |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K47-PS2J : 11 February 2023), Joseph Perry, Jr, .
- ^ Robinson, Johnny. "Complete Schedule of Programs for Radio and TV." Lewiston, Maine: Sun-Journal, November 6, 1974, p. 23 (subscription required).
- ^ "Quincy," in "Friday television." Bloomington, Illinois: The Pantagraph, February 25, 1978, p. 11 (subscription required).
- ^ "Friday." Leesville, Louisiana: The Leesville Daily Leader," August 7, 1978, p. 2 (subscription required).
- ^ "Pilot Film-Comedy: 'Shirts-Skins,'" in "TV Programs." Naugatuck, Connecticut: Naugatuck Daily News, May 13, 1974, p. 11 (subscription required).
- ^ "Movie turns TV pilot." Syracuse, New York: Syracuse Herald-Journal, May 12, 1974, Theaters Section, p. 34 (subscription required).
- ^ a b "Obituaries: Joseph V. Perry; Played Mobsters on TV". Los Angeles Times. May 1, 2000. p. A24. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ "Saturday Night at the Movies," in "TV highlights." New Castle, Pennsylvania: New Castle News, May 29, 1970, p. 29 (subscription required).
- ^ "Friday." Tuscumbia, Missouri: The Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, August 3, 1978, p. 38 (subscription required).
- ^ Jory, Tom. "'Night Court' premier drags, but don't judge series too soon." Miami, Florida: The Miami News, January 4, 1984, p. 5C (subscription required).
- ^ "TV tonight: Norman Mailer guest on Dick Cavett show." Carbondale, Illinois: Southern Illinoisian, August 6, 1973, p. 19 (subscription required).
- ^ "'Streets of San Francisco,'" in "Saturday Program Notes." McKinney, Texas: The Courier-Gazette, October 22, 1972, p. 39 (subscription required).
- ^ Bianculli, David. "Cheers," in "TV tonight." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 17, 1987, p. D10 (subscription required).
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