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Occupations. Actor. singer. songwriter. Years active. 1940s–1996. Joe Seneca (January 14, 1919 – August 15, 1996) [1] was an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for playing Willie Brown in Crossroads (1986), Dr. Meadows in The Blob (1988), and Dr. Hanes in The Cosby Show .
Joe Seneca (1919-1996) was an actor, composer and singer who appeared in films like The Blob and Malcolm X. He was also a member of The Three Riffs, a singing group that had a hit with "Talk to Me".
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Joe Seneca was a singer, songwriter and actor who had a hit with "Talk to Me" and starred in The Blob. He also belonged to a singing group called The Three Riffs and performed in New York clubs.
- January 14, 1919
- August 15, 1996
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Aug 15, 1996 · Joe Seneca was a versatile performer who appeared in films, TV shows and Broadway plays. He was best known for his role as a blues singer in "Crossroads" (1986) and his collaborations with Spike Lee and Sidney Lumet.
Explore Joe Seneca's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Joe Seneca on AllMusic.
Joe appeared in Spike Lee's "School Daze" as the Mission College President McPherson in 1988. Joe appeared on Matlock: The Blues Singer Episode May 9, 1989. Joe also appeared in Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel" Music Video In the late 80's. He died from asthma at the age of 77.
Aug 15, 1996 · January 14, 1919. Died. August 15, 1996. Cause of Death. Asthma Attack. Biography. Read More. With his white hair and face cracked with wrinkles that bespoke the personification of kindliness and wisdom, Seneca is perhaps best remembered for his critically praised portrayal of a blues singer in "Crossroads" (1986).
