Born: December 21, 1915 – Died: September 29, 2010
Joe Mantell, an American actor of Austrian-Jewish descent, captivated audiences with his exceptional talent and charismatic on-screen presence. Born in Brooklyn, New York City in 1915, Mantell's parents were immigrants from Galicia, Eastern Europe. He made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, receiving critical acclaim for his portrayal of Angie in the romantic drama "Marty" in 1955. Although he was once nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Mantell's contributions extended beyond this achievement. He showcased his versatility by playing a variety of roles in both film and television throughout his career.
Early Life and Career
Joe Mantell's portrayal of Angie in the film "Marty" in 1955 brought him critical acclaim and helped establish his career in the entertainment industry. Despite not winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Mantell's talent and versatility allowed him to consistently secure roles in both film and television. He became known for his memorable performances and his ability to captivate audiences with his on-screen presence.
Mantell made a significant impact on Hollywood and the entertainment industry through his talent and contributions as an actor. He is remembered as a versatile and talented performer who left a lasting impression on audiences.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | The Two Jakes | Walsh |
| 1985 | Movers & Shakers | Larry |
| 1984 | Blame It on the Night | Attorney - on Plane |
| 1982 | Barney Miller (TV Series) | Raymond Waymond |
| 1980 | Hart to Hart (TV Series) | Al Teresi |
| 1979 | Blind Ambition (TV Mini Series) | Joey |
| 1978 | Fantasy Island (TV Series) | Lieutenant Eddie Hodges |
| 1977 | Lou Grant (TV Series) | Simmons |
| 1976 | Maude (TV Series) | Gus |
| 1976 | All in the Family (TV Series) | Sidney Schwartz |
| 1975 | They Only Come Out at Night (TV Movie) | Lt. Baylor |
| 1974 | Petrocelli (TV Series) | Jess Carson |
| 1974 | Chinatown | Walsh |
| 1969–1971 | Ironside (TV Series) | Franklin | Sid Leppich |
| 1970 | The F.B.I. (TV Series) | Everett Albers |
| 1970 | Kelly's Heroes | General's Aide (uncredited) |
| 1967–1969 | Mannix (TV Series) | Albie Loos | Eddie Stacy |
| 1968 | Judd for the Defense (TV Series) | Arnold Schatz |
| 1966–1967 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series) | Buuder | L. C. Carson |
| 1966 | Mission: Impossible (TV Series) | Augie Gorman |
| 1966 | Mister Buddwing | 1st Cab Driver |
| 1966 | The Loner (TV Series) | Allerdyce |
| 1965 | The Virginian (TV Series) | Aaron |
| 1965 | Kraft Suspense Theatre (TV Series) | Frankie Shields |
| 1964 | Dr. Kildare (TV Series) | Theodore Roosevelt Hopkins |
| 1964 | My Three Sons (TV Series) | Eddie Fowler |
| 1964 | The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters (TV Series) | Piggy Trewblood |
| 1964 | Arrest and Trial (TV Series) | Harry Needles |
| 1963 | Mr. Novak (TV Series) | Jack Parkson |
| 1960–1963 | The Twilight Zone (TV Series) | Pole | Jackie Rhoades | John Rhoades |
| 1963 | The Doctors and the Nurses (TV Series) | Mr. Seligman |
| 1963 | The Defenders (TV Series) | District Attorney Lavin |
| 1963 | The Birds | Traveling Salesman at Diner's Bar |
| 1963 | Don't Call Me Charlie (TV Series) | Al Allen |
| 1962 | Sam Benedict (TV Series) | Fred Stark |
| 1962 | Combat! (TV Series) | Pvt. Delaney |
| 1962 | Cain's Hundred (TV Series) | Maury Troy |
| 1961–1962 | Pete and Gladys (TV Series) | Ernie Briggs |
| 1960–1961 | The Detectives (TV Series) | Stan | Al Huckins | Willie Voight |
| 1961 | Guestward Ho! (TV Series) | Marty |
| 1960 | Checkmate (TV Series) | Wilbur Fell |
| 1960 | The Roaring 20's (TV Series) | Eugene Jarech |
| 1960 | Mr. Garlund (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1960 | Tom, Dick and Harry (TV Movie) | Dick Rawlings |
| 1960 | The Crowded Sky | Louis Capelli |
| 1959–1960 | The Untouchables (TV Series) | Giuseppe 'Joe' Zangara | George Ritchie |
| 1960 | Goodyear Theatre (TV Series) | Joe Gardella |
| 1960 | The Man from Blackhawk (TV Series) | Wayne Weedy |
| 1959 | One Step Beyond (TV Series) | Stanley Lockhart |
| 1959 | Alcoa Theatre (TV Series) | Dick Crane |
| 1959 | Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (TV Series) | George | Ricci |
| 1959 | The Millionaire (TV Series) | Charlie Weber |
| 1958 | Wanted: Dead or Alive (TV Series) | Orv Daniels |
| 1958 | Onionhead | Harry 'Doc' O'Neal |
| 1956–1958 | Climax! (TV Series) | Father Maclyn | Chet Martin | Angelo |
| 1957 | The Sad Sack | Pvt. Stan Wenaslawsky |
| 1957 | The Web (TV Series) | Eddie |
| 1955–1957 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) | Harry Brown | Stanley Crane |
| 1957 | Beau James | Bernie Williams - Broadway producer |
| 1957 | The 20th Century-Fox Hour (TV Series) | Leo Vardosch |
| 1956 | Omnibus (TV Series) | (segment "The Man without a Country") |
| 1956 | Kraft Theatre (TV Series) | Sam Abbott | Pfc. Harry McCall |
| 1956 | Storm Center | George Slater |
| 1955–1956 | Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1956 | Justice (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1953–1956 | Goodyear Playhouse (TV Series) | Harry |
| 1955 | Studio One (TV Series) | Samuel Yarnell |
| 1955 | Modern Romances (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1955 | The Elgin Hour (TV Series) | Bellboy | Muggsy |
| 1955 | Marty | Angie |
| 1954 | Inner Sanctum (TV Series) | Atherton |
| 1953 | The Philco Television Playhouse (TV Series) | Bachelor | Angie | Linotype Operator |
| 1952 | Mister Peepers (TV Series) | Soldier (as Joseph Mantell) |
| 1952 | Danger (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1952 | Lights Out (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1950–1952 | The Web (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1951 | Suspense (TV Series) | Happy (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Out There (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1951 | Starlight Theatre (TV Series) | Steve |
| 1949 | And Baby Makes Three | Newsboy (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Port of New York | Messenger (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Barbary Pirate | Dexter Freeman |
| 1949 | The Undercover Man | Newsboy (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Public Prosecutor (TV Series) | Dr. Wallace Fuller |
