Joe Downing
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Joe Downing | |
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 Downing in The Devil's Party (1938) | |
| Born | June 26, 1903 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 16, 1975 (aged 72) Canoga Park, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1935–1963 |
Joe Downing (June 26, 1903 – October 16, 1975) was an American stage, TV and B-movie actor who made more than 70 appearances.
Downing's early acting experience included work with the Theatre Guild, particularly dancing in The Garrick Gaieties.[1] His Broadway credits include Ramshackle Inn (1944), Cross-town (1937), Dead End (1935), Ceiling Zero (1935), Page Miss Glory (1934), The Drums Begin (1933), Heat Lightning (1933), Shooting Star (1933), and A Farewell to Arms (1930).[2]
Downing's film debut came in Doctor Socrates.[3] Often cast as gangsters, his film credits include A Slight Case of Murder, Danger on the Air, Racket Busters, Each Dawn I Die, and The Big Shot. His television credits include three appearances on Alfred Hitchcock Presents from 1956 to 1958, as well as other anthology series popular during the era.
