Joseph Cotten (I) (1905–1994) |
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Joseph Cheshire Cotten, Jr. was born in Petersburg, Virginia, into a well-to-do Southern family. He was the eldest of three sons born to Sally Whitworth (Willson) and Joseph Cheshire Cotten, Sr., an assistant postmaster. Jo (as he was known) and his brothers Whit and Sam spent their summers at their aunt and uncle's home at Virginia Beach. And ...
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Born:in Petersburg, Virginia, USADied:(age 88) in Westwood, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (133 credits)
Actor (133 credits)
1981
O Barco do Amor
(TV Series)
Col. van Ryker
Col. van Ryker
- The Duel/Two for Julie/Aunt Hilly
(1981)
... Col. van Ryker
1979-1980
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series)
Lionel / Edward
Lionel / Edward
- Depart in Peace
(1980)
... Lionel
- Edward the Conqueror
(1979)
... Edward
1978-1979
Ilha da fantasia
(TV Series)
Thomas Cummings / Simon Grant
Thomas Cummings / Simon Grant
- The Wedding
(1979)
... Thomas Cummings
- Return to Fantasy Island
(1978)
... Simon Grant
1978
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
(TV Series)
Weldon Rathbone
Weldon Rathbone
- Arson and Old Lace
(1978)
... Weldon Rathbone
1976
Freedom Is
(TV Short)
(voice)
1973
As Ruas de São Francisco
(TV Series)
John R. James
John R. James
- A Collection of Eagles
(1973)
... John R. James
1970
The Virginian
(TV Series)
Judge Hobbs / Judge Will McMasters
Judge Hobbs / Judge Will McMasters
- Gun Quest
(1970)
... Judge Hobbs
- A Time of Terror
(1970)
... Judge Will McMasters
1968-1970
It Takes a Thief
(TV Series)
Mr. Jack / Col. Heinrich
Mr. Jack / Col. Heinrich
- Beyond a Treasonable Doubt
(1970)
... Mr. Jack
- To Sing a Song of Murder
(1970)
... Mr. Jack
- To Lure a Man
(1969)
... Mr. Jack
- Hans Across the Border: Part 2
(1968)
... Col. Heinrich
- Hans Across the Border: Part 1
(1968)
... Col. Heinrich
1970
The Name of the Game
(TV Series)
Henry 'Harry' Worthington Rayner
Henry 'Harry' Worthington Rayner
- The King of Denmark
(1970)
... Henry 'Harry' Worthington Rayner
1968
Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- Guest Starring Liberace
(1968)
... Guest Performer (uncredited)
- Guest Starring Tiny Tim and Phyllis Diller
(1968)
... Guest Performer (uncredited)
1968
Journey to the Unknown
(TV Series)
Jeff Wheeler
Jeff Wheeler
- Do Me a Favor and Kill Me
(1968)
... Jeff Wheeler
1968
Ironside
(TV Series)
Dr. Benjamin Stern
Dr. Benjamin Stern
- Split Second to an Epitaph: Part 2
(1968)
... Dr. Benjamin Stern
- Split Second to an Epitaph: Part 1
(1968)
... Dr. Benjamin Stern
1968
Off to See the Wizard
(TV Series)
General Antigonus
General Antigonus
- Alexander the Great
(1968)
... General Antigonus
1963
The Great Adventure
(TV Series)
Captain Meehan
Captain Meehan
- The Massacre at Wounded Knee
(1963)
... Captain Meehan
- The Death of Sitting Bull
(1963)
... Captain Meehan
1961-1962
Wagon Train
(TV Series)
John Augustus / Captain Dan Brady
John Augustus / Captain Dan Brady
- The John Augustus Story
(1962)
... John Augustus
- The Captain Dan Brady Story
(1961)
... Captain Dan Brady
1960
Checkmate
(TV Series)
Dr. George Mallinson
Dr. George Mallinson
- Face in the Window
(1960)
... Dr. George Mallinson
1960
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
(TV Series)
Charles Lawrence / Dick Burlingame
Charles Lawrence / Dick Burlingame
- Dark Fear
(1960)
... Charles Lawrence
- The Blue Goose
(1960)
... Dick Burlingame
1955-1959
Alfred Hichtcock Apresenta
(TV Series)
Courtney Masterson / Tony Gould / William Callew
Courtney Masterson / Tony Gould / William Callew
- Dead Weight
(1959)
... Courtney Masterson
- Together
(1958)
... Tony Gould
- Breakdown
(1955)
... William Callew
1959
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
(TV Series)
Black McSween
Black McSween
- The Day the Town Stood Up
(1959)
... Black McSween
1957
Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre
(TV Series)
Bruce Malone
Bruce Malone
- Contact
(1957)
... Bruce Malone
1955-1957
On Trial
(TV Series)
Reed / Reed Murrow / Clint Anderson / ...
Reed / Reed Murrow / Clint Anderson / ...
- The Case of the Girl on the Elsewhere
(1957)
... Reed
- The Secret of Polanta
(1957)
... Reed Murrow
- A Case of Sudden Death
(1957)
... Clint Anderson
- The Case of the Absent Man
(1957)
... Ray Barnes
- The Case of the Jealous Bomber
(1957)
... Frank Parsons
1954-1956
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Private Harris / Captain / Paul Henty
Private Harris / Captain / Paul Henty
- The Enemies
(1956)
... Private Harris
- H.M.S. Marlborough Will Enter Port
(1956)
... Captain
- High Green Wall
(1954)
... Paul Henty
1955-1956
Star Stage
(TV Series)
Narrator / Alexander Holmes
Narrator / Alexander Holmes
- The Man in the Black Robe
(1956)
... Narrator
- The U.S. vs Alexander Holmes
(1955)
... Alexander Holmes
- On Trial
(1955)
1956
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
John Ashburn
John Ashburn
- Man Without Fear
(1956)
... John Ashburn
1955
Celebrity Playhouse
(TV Series)
Marshal Fenton Lockhart
Marshal Fenton Lockhart
- Showdown at San Pablo
(1955)
... Marshal Fenton Lockhart
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Writer (2 credits)
Writer (2 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (40 credits)
Self (40 credits)
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Archive footage (41 credits)
Archive footage (41 credits)
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Other Works:
He acted in Philip Barry's play, "The Philadelphia Story," at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Van Heflin and Katharine Hepburn in the cast. See more »Height:
6' 2" (1.88 m)
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[on Com a Maldade na Alma (1964)] Bette [Davis] is determined to make her mark on this picture, and Joan [Crawford] is determined to do the same and not be, how shall I put it, gobbled up by Bette, but for heaven's sake, don't quote me. See more »Trivia:
His first film appearance is in 1937 in "Seeing the World, Part One: A Visit to New York", a 10-minute silent film directed & photographed by Rudy Burkhardt, in which he is credited as "Joseph Cotton", acting briefly in a bar scene. See more »Trademark:
Wavy hair, tall frame, cleft chin. See more »Nickname:
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