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Joseph Wiseman, a Canadian actor of stage and screen, rose to prominence through his chilling portrayal of Dr. No in the inaugural James Bond film, a role that epitomized his ability to command the spotlight with unnerving intensity. Beyond his iconic silver-screen moment, Wiseman’s career on Broadway earned him the moniker "the spookiest actor in the American theater," a testament to his mastery of the dramatic and his uncanny ability to instill fear and fascination in his audiences.
The roles that explain the career.
26 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Lady Mobster | Victor Castle | Film |
| 1986 | Seize the Day | Dr. Adler | Film |
| 1986 | Crime Story | Manny Weisbord | TV |
| 1981 | Masada | Jerahmeel, Head Essene | TV |
| 1979 | Jaguar Lives! | Ben Ashir | Film |
| 1978 | The Betsy | Jake Weinstein | Film |
| 1977 | Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love | Narrator (voice) - English version | Film |
| 1975 | Journey into Fear | Colonel Haki | Film |
| 1974 | The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz | Uncle Benjy | Film |
| 1973 | Nightside | Grudin | Film |
| 1972 | The Valachi Papers | Salvatore Maranzano | Film |
| 1972 | Pursuit | Dr. Nordman | Film |
| 1971 | Lawman | Lucas | Film |
| 1968 | The Night They Raided Minsky's | Louis Minsky | Film |
| 1968 | Bye Bye Braverman | Felix Ottensteen | Film |
| 1968 | The Counterfeit Killer | Rajeski | Film |
| 1962 | Dr. No | Dr. No | Film |
| 1961 | The Happy Thieves | Jean Marie Calbert | Film |
| 1960 | The Unforgiven | Abe Kelsey | Film |
| 1957 | The Garment Jungle | George Kovan | Film |
| 1955 | The Prodigal | Carmish | Film |
| 1954 | The Silver Chalice | Mijamin | Film |
| 1952 | Viva Zapata! | Fernando | Film |
| 1952 | Les Miserables | Genflou | Film |
| 1951 | Detective Story | Charley Gennini | Film |
| 1950 | With These Hands | Mike Deleo | Film |
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