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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joe Seneca (January 14, 1919 – August 15, 1996) was an American film and television actor who had a lengthy Hollywood career, portraying bit parts in many major films and television sitcoms spanning from the 1970s to the 1990s. Seneca was born Joel McGhee in Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to his Hollywood career, Seneca belonged to the R&B singing group "The Three Riffs", performing at upscale supper clubs in New York City. He was also a songwriter and had big hits with "Talk to Me" which was sung by Little Willie John and "Break It to Me Gently", which was a smash twice, once by Brenda Lee in 1962, and once by Juice Newton in 1982. His song "It's Gonna Work Out Fine" was recorded by Ike & Tina Turner, Manfred Mann and The Spencer Davis Group. Arguably his most well-known roles are that of bluesman Willie Brown in Crossroads and Dr. Meddows in...
Known for
Law & OrderSeries • 1990
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
The Cosby ShowSeries • 1984
MatlockSeries • 1986
The EqualizerSeries • 1985
The Golden GirlsSeries • 1985
seaQuest DSVSeries • 1993
Doogie Howser, M.D.Series • 1989
Amazing StoriesSeries • 1985
China BeachSeries • 1988
Friday the 13th: The SeriesSeries • 1987
A Time to KillMovie • 1996
Spenser: For HireSeries • 1985
Kramer vs. KramerMovie • 1979
227Series • 1985
The BlobMovie • 1988
ChristySeries • 1994
Malcolm XMovie • 1992
The Taking of Pelham One Two ThreeMovie • 1974
SilveradoMovie • 1985
The VerdictMovie • 1982
CrossroadsMovie • 1986
The Evil That Men DoMovie • 1984
Mo' Better BluesMovie • 1990