Joseph Wiseman

Movie Actor

Birthday May 15, 1918

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Canada

DEATH DATE Oct 19, 2009 (91)

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About

He played the villainous title character in the first James Bond movie, Dr. No. In 1960, he appeared in The Unforgiven, and in 1975, he appeared in Journey Into Fear.

Before Fame

After beginning his acting on Broadway, his first screen role came in the 1951 film, Detective Story.

Trivia

A prolific actor, he appeared in a dozen film titles and played roles on shows like MacGyver and L.A. Law.

Family Life

He was married to renowned dancer Pearl Lang for 35 years.

Associated With

Sean Connery played his opposite, James Bond, in the historic 1962 film, Dr. No.