Joseph Sweeney
Born: July 26, 1884
From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Joseph Sweeney

Joseph Sweeney (July 26, 1884 (other sources state 1882) – November 25, 1963) was an American actor who worked in stage productions, television and movies. His most famous role was as the elderly Juror #9 in the 1957 film 12 Angry Men, the role he originated in a 1954 Westinghouse Studio One live teleplay of which the film was an adaptation.

Films with Joseph Sweeney

4
12 Angry Men
1957 Sidney Lumet

12 Angry Men Review – What’s It All About? Let’s dive into 12 Angry Men, a 1957 drama directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley, E.G. Marshall, Jack Warden, and Joseph Sweeney.

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get the latest film reviews and podcast episodes delivered to your inbox.