Joseph Campanella

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.2223

Gender

Male

Birthday

21-Nov-1924

Age

(102 years old)

Place of Birth

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • Joseph Anthony Campanella

Joseph Campanella

Biography

Actor Joseph Campanella's father, a Sicilian immigrant, was an early member of the American Federation of Musicians; perhaps as a result, the younger Campanella remained active in liberal "underdog" political causes all his life. At eighteen, Campanella became one of the youngest-ever skippers in the wartime navy. He went on to attend Columbia University, then began his acting career on the New York stage and in TV soap operas. Over the next three decades he would portray Joe Turino on The Guiding Light, Alec Fielding on The Doctors, Dr. Ted Steffen on the nighttime TV serial The Doctors and the Nurses and Senator Harper Devereaux on Days of Our Lives. Additional TV assignments for Campanella included the role of Mike Connors' boss on the first season (1967-68) of Mannix; attorney Brian Darrell on four seasons (1969-73) of The Bold Ones; and Hutch Corrigan on the 1985-86 season of The Colbys. He also narrated several National Geographic Specials, and was host of the syndicated 1983 revival of This is Your Life. A steadfast film supporting player, Campanella was finally awarded a lead in 1972's "rampaging rat" thriller Ben, only to find that his was the second name above the title: "Leave it to me," Campanella remarked with his usual self-deprecation, "to get second billing to a rat in my first big starring movie." Recent credits include a "guest voice" role as Dr. Thorne on the Fox Network's Batman: The Animated Series. Joseph Campanella is the brother of Frank Campanella, a character actor usually cast as uniformed big-city cops.


Credits

The Showdown The Showdown (2006) Character: The Announcer
It's the 9th inning of a high-stakes baseball game. The batter faces his worst adversary. The Old West. Jonathan C. Edwards confronts the nightmares of his past. Their destiny is about to be decided.
Cafe Romeo Cafe Romeo (1992) Character: Nino
A New York City waitress finds opposition rather than support from her husband in achieving her dream of becoming a designer.
The Great Builders of Egypt The Great Builders of Egypt (1999) Character: Narrator
Documentary about the building of ancient Egypt
Child Under a Leaf Child Under a Leaf (1974) Character: The Husband
A restless woman seems unable to leave her husband or her lover.
The Force Within The Force Within (1993) Character: Police Chief
This portrays harmony and friction involving oriental and Mediterranean factions, both proficient at martial artistry, but one is dabbling in illicit dealings fronted by a nightclub.
Dead Girls Don't Tango Dead Girls Don't Tango (1992) Character: Rheinhardt
Police inspector must stop a serial killer who dances tango with his victims before strangling them.
Search for the Great Sharks Search for the Great Sharks (1992) Character: Narrator (voice)
A journey into the land of sharks. The old myth of swimming killing machines is put against the true nature of those rather peaceful hunters, whose evolution ended in biological perfection millions of years ago. We accompany expeditions of Dr. Eugenie Clark and Rodney Fox, who have studied sharks since the 1950's.
Death Diploma Death Diploma (1987) Character: Self - Narrator
Documentary on notorious US murderers. Includes Charles Manson and his family, Kenneth Bianchi "The Hillside Strangler", Henry Lee Lucas, and Otis Toole. Has some interview footage and recounts their deeds.
Computers Are People, Too! Computers Are People, Too! (1982) Character: Narrator
This movie explores the possibilities of interaction between man and computer, with some historical background. It demonstrates techniques introduced in the Disney movie Tron (1982), combining computer-synthesized animation and real-life object photography.
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story (1985) Character: N/A
This documentary presents the story of Dorothy Stratten, who was Playboy magazine’s Playmate of the Year in 1980. Stratten was murdered by her husband, Paul Snider. The film investigates the playmate’s past, the dynamics of her relationship with her husband, and the events surrounding her violent demise.
America's National Parks: The Sights and Sounds of Yellowstone National Park America's National Parks: The Sights and Sounds of Yellowstone National Park (2002) Character: Narrator
This breathtaking video tour of Yellowstone National Park is captured by nature photographer Russ Finley in all it's glory, and narrated by actor Joseph Campenella. The oldest, largest, and most popular national park in this country,k Yellowstone not only offers superb mountain scenery, but also is one of the world's principal wildlife preserves. See the majestic moose and elk with their huge antlers, rare trumpeter swan, ever-hungry bear, playful river otter, skittish coyote and shaggy buffalo, all in their native environment. The park fought for it's life in the fires of 1988 - seen in dramatic footage - but endures as a year-round riot of color and contrast, topped off by the towering geyser of Old Faithful
Zoos of the World Zoos of the World (1970) Character: Narrator (voice)
Travel around the globe to some of the best zoos, which are striving to fill a new role that relates directly to environmental education.
All About Jesus – Who Is This Jesus? All About Jesus – Who Is This Jesus? (2000) Character: Narrator (voice)
Hosted by D. James Kennedy, PH.D. and Dean Jones. Enriched with scenes from the dramatic mini-series A.D., this fast pace documentary provides exciting explanations to some of the most important questions ever asked regarding the most controversial man who ever lived -- Jesus Christ.
The River That Harms The River That Harms (1987) Character: Narrator
This illuminating film documents the largest radioactive waste spill in U.S. history - a national tragedy that received little attention. With the sound of a thunderclap, 94 million gallons of water contaminated with uranium mining waste broke through a United Nuclear Corporation storage dam in 1979. The water poured into the Puerco River in New Mexico - the main water supply for the Navajo Indians that live along the river, and a tributary of the major source of water for L.A. Navajo ranchers, their children, and farm animals waded through the river unaware of the danger. The River That Harms tells the story of this tragedy and the toll it continues to take on the Navajos, who lost the use of their water. To the Navajos, this event is also a prophetic warning for all humanity.
The Trouble With People The Trouble With People (1972) Character: Detective (Story 3)
The overall title for five short sketches by Neil Simon. 1: "The Greasy Diner." The story of a couple who enter a diner, take one look around, then wish they had never entered. 2: "The Man Who Got a Ticket." The story of a driver who is issued 369 summonses by a confused computer. 3: "The Night Visitor." The efforts of a detective to catch an elusive prowler. 4: "The Office Sharers." The story of Ernie and Ben, friends who have worked side by side for eight years without an argument until... 5: "Double Trouble." The story of a husband who wrenches his back while closing the window for his wife who has the chills.
And Then They Forgot God And Then They Forgot God (1971) Character: Arthur Thompson
"And Then They Forgot God" is set in a dystopian future, one in which the environment has suffered (people carry around breathing gear) and people must navigate extremely bureaucratic and rigid rules and procedures. Food is only available through the government, and only to those holding a monthly-issued card. Joe Campanella plays a husband who finds himself in desperate straits when his ration card is rejected because it was in poor condition when received. Despite an official policy that no one in that society goes hungry, Campanella's character receives no help.
The Plutonium Incident The Plutonium Incident (1980) Character: Harry Skirvan
A plutonium plant employee becomes the target of management, as well as union harassment, when she tries to blow the whistle on the company for negligent safety procedures, and she soon finds her life in peril.
Unwed Father Unwed Father (1974) Character: Scott Simmons
A teenage boy fathers a child with his girlfriend. He then fights his parents, the girlfriend, the girl's parents and the courts in an attempt to get custody of the child.
My Body, My Child My Body, My Child (1982) Character: Joe Cabrezi
A woman must choose between having an abortion or giving birth to a deformed child.
Journey from Darkness Journey from Darkness (1975) Character: Dr. Schroeder
A brilliant blind student fights a seemingly hopeless battle to gain acceptance into medical school.
The Game The Game (1988) Character: Schekel
To avenge the death of his family, a man infiltrates a group of wealthy killers who take homeless people and use them as prey in a sadistic game of "hunt the man down".
Space Case Space Case (1992) Character: General Maxwell
In the future, mental institutions are located on far-away planets. One such planet is the apex for an invasion of Earth by rodent-like aliens. It is up to a band of intrepid mental patients to thwart their evil schemes.
Charles Darwin: Evolution's Voice Charles Darwin: Evolution's Voice (1998) Character: Narrator
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution stands as one of the most important discoveries in the history of science. Yet in his lifetime, Darwin was reluctant to reveal what he had learned for fear that it would make outcasts of him and his family. This fascinating installment of A&E's popular "Biography" series profiles the life and times of the controversial naturalist, presenting excerpts from his journals and opinions from expert scholars.
You'll Never See Me Again You'll Never See Me Again (1973) Character: Lt. John Stillman
After a couple have an argument, the wife disappears. The husband searches for her, only to discover evidence that implicates him in her murder.
The Whole World Is Watching The Whole World Is Watching (1969) Character: Brian Darrell
In this second pilot of "The Lawyers," a rotating segment of "The Bold Ones" series, the firm of Nichols, Darrell & Darrell defends the leader of a student protest movement charged with the murder of a campus policeman. The problem is that the student, and his supporters, may be more interested in making a statement about their grievances than about his acquittal.
Terror on the 40th Floor Terror on the 40th Floor (1974) Character: Howard Foster
A number of business people, keeping the Christmas Eve office party going longer than was originally intended, are beset by a fire that starts in the basement of their office building and creeps up at them from floor to floor.
Drive Hard, Drive Fast Drive Hard, Drive Fast (1972) Character: Eric Bradley
A race-car driver finds himself in a romantic triangle and a machete-swinging stranger trying to kill him.
Sky Hei$t Sky Hei$t (1975) Character: Captain Monty Ballard
A husband and wife come up with a plan to steal $10 million in gold, using the hijacking of a police helicopter as a diversion.
Any Second Now Any Second Now (1969) Character: Doctor Raul Valdez
A photographer plans to murder his rich young wife after she catches him cheating on her and threatens to divorce him so he won't get any of her money. He arranges for her to have an auto accident. However, instead of killing her, the accident only causes her to lose her memory, and the doctors say that it could return at any moment.
The Glow The Glow (2002) Character: Ben Goodstein
A newly-wed NYC couple move into a low-rent luxury apartment only to be harassed by cryptic elderly neighbors.
Earthbound Earthbound (1981) Character: Conrad
A family of space aliens crash lands on Earth when their spaceship conks out.
Return to Fantasy Island Return to Fantasy Island (1978) Character: Brian Faber
A second feature-length pilot film for the wish-fulfillment series sees six lucky people having their dreams fulfilled on the luxury resort island. Career woman Margo Dean's assistant, Lowell Benson, hopes to romance her; Brian and Lucy Faber want to see the daughter they gave up for adoption; Janet Fleming, who lost her memory on her honeymoon, wants to relive it to cure her amnesia.
Dark Dreams Dark Dreams (1993) Character: Phil
In this creepy anthology thriller a mind reader detects the thoughts of someone who wants to kill her, a young man is given miraculous healing powers that he puts to evil uses, and an astronaut in space is terrorized by a psychotic onboard computer.
Ring of Passion Ring of Passion (1978) Character: Paul Gallico
Fact-based drama about the two Joe Louis-Max Schmeling heavyweight fights and the way both boxers unwillingly became symbols of political ideologies just prior to World War II.
The Dukes The Dukes (2007) Character: Giovanni Zorro
The Dukes,a Doo Wop group, were on top of the world at 17, now are struggling for survival in 2008. Their manager is desperately trying to get them work but is met with failure at every turn. Finally pushed to the extreme , they pull a heist only a fool would attempt, which leaves them even more desperate. When all seems lost, they find themselves.
Four Boys and a Gun Four Boys and a Gun (1957) Character: Policeman killed during robbery (uncredited)
The moving story of four young men struggling against overwhelming odds to remain honest. When their crooked employer shorts their earnings; they turn to crime, their first theft ending in tragedy.
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's Christmas at Cadillac Jack's (2007) Character: Joe Jenkins
While stranded at a diner on Christmas Eve, Rose finds personal redemption in protecting a young baby from an abusive father on her way to reconciling with the child she had to give up for adoption in her youth.
Last Call Last Call (1991) Character: Morris Thayer
As a little girl, Cindy had to witness how the shady estate agent Jason Laurence killed her mother. In the 22 years since then, he was never called to account for this crime. So Cindy decides to take vengeance herself.
Hologram Man Hologram Man (1995) Character: Dr. Stern
Five years after the mad terrorist Slash Galagher was sentenced to holographic stasis, he is given a parole hearing. But an equipment failure engineered by his cronies transforms the criminal into a living hologram with god-like powers. Now, stopping him is up to Kurt Decoda, the man who as a police rookie was responsible for arresting Galagher.
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967) Character: Albert Wienshank
Chicago February 14th 1929. Al Capone finally establishes himself as the city's boss of organised crime. In a north-side garage his hoods, dressed as policemen, surprise and mow down with machine-guns the key members of Bugs Moran's rival gang. The film traces the history of the incident, and the lives affected and in some cases ended by it.
The President's Plane Is Missing The President's Plane Is Missing (1973) Character: Col. Doug Henderson
When the President's plane mysteriously disappears with him on board, it is left to the seemingly weak Vice President to try to avert a nuclear exchange with the Chinese.
The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A. The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A. (1994) Character: Mickey Ryder
Detective Jim Rockford works to uncover facts of the death of a wealthy socialite whose two grown children are accused of murdering her. Complicating matters are Rockford's omnipresent "friend" Angel, and Rockford's ex-wife Kit, a lawyer who represents the children.
Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock (2004) Character: Doctor Curt Connors (voice)
Doctor Octavius was a brilliant scientist working on a revolutionary new invention until a laboratory accident fused a set of mechanical arms to his body and turned him into the dreaded supervillain Doctor Octopus. Now Doc Ock seeks his revenge on those who did him wrong, and there are only two men who can put an end to his plan of destruction - Spider-Man or his secret alter-ego, Peter Parker.
Skyway to Death Skyway to Death (1974) Character: Bob Parsons
The passengers in an aerial tramway are trapped when the tramway breaks down 8,500 feet in the air.
Defiance Defiance (1980) Character: Karenski
Tommy takes up temporary housing in a New York neighborhood plagued by a violent gang called the Souls. Tommy is waiting for his next assignment as a seaman and though he tries to avoid the gang and his neighbors, it does not work. Soon he is battling the Souls and not only changing their attitudes, but the attitudes of his previously intimidated neighbors as well.
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga Spider-Man: The Venom Saga (2005) Character: Dr. Curt Connors (voice)
A space-shuttle crash-landing puts the famous web-slinger Spider-Man in contact with a living alien substance that bonds to his suit and enhances his super-powers. Unfortunately, the alien substance begins to change him and he feels the pull of evil, so discards the suit. The evil attaches itself to another host leading to an epic confrontation between good and evil.
Ben Ben (1972) Character: Cliff Kirtland
A lonely boy becomes good friends with Ben, a rat. This rat is also the leader of a pack of vicious killer rats, killing lots of people.
James Dean: Race with Destiny James Dean: Race with Destiny (1997) Character: Winton Dean
James Dean's remarkable talent and rebel attitude took Hollywood by storm. But as Dean's star begins to rise, his passionate affair with Italian ingenue Pier Angeli angers her disapproving mother and studio chief Jack Warner. How did a broken heart, reckless behavior and his relationships with Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and director George Stevens lead to Dean's ultimate race with destiny? This revealing biopic goes behind the myth to tell the true story of the superstar who lived fast, died young and left a legacy that changed movies forever.
Hit Lady Hit Lady (1974) Character: Jeffrey Baine
At a Texas barbecue, a pretty woman chats up a wealthy rancher, and soon they're off on a horseback ride. Before she shoots him on an isolated road, she gives him a minute to reflect on who he might have offended on his rise to the top. She's Angela de Vries, a contract killer based in L.A. She wants this to have been her last job; her contractor wants one more death, a national union leader, made to look like an accident. She starts her homework on this mark. Meanwhile, in her private life, she's in love with a budding photographer. Is there any way that she can get out of the game and have a full love life?
Original Intent Original Intent (1992) Character: Judge May
Matthew Cameron (Jay Richardson) is a lawyer undergoing a midlife crisis despite having a seemingly perfect life with his wife, advertising executive Jessica (Candy Clark), and his young son. When he champions a homeless shelter facing eviction, his problems only deepen. Matthew faces pressure from Jessica, whose agency is representing the corporate honcho pushing the eviction, and Matthew is forced to question his values and loyalties.
Murder Once Removed Murder Once Removed (1971) Character: Lt. Phil Proctor
Television thriller in which a scheming doctor murders once for love and then has to kill again to cover it up.
A Show of Force A Show of Force (1990) Character: Walker Ryan
In this thriller, television reporter Kate Ryan de Meléndez investigates the death of two radical Puerto Rican activists, whom she begins to believe may have been framed and murdered by undercover American agents.
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin (2002) Character: Doctor Curt Connors (voice)
The Webslinger faces the ultimate challenge when his arch-nemesis discovers his identity and kidnaps his one true love, Mary Jane Watson.
The Glass Cage The Glass Cage (1996) Character: LeBeque
Swarthy Paul Yeager arrives in New Orleans, and promptly gets a job bartending at La Cage du Verre, a show bar where his former girlfriend Jacqueline is a dancer and the moll of its sadistic owner, Marko. He and Jacqueline smuggle diamonds and drugs, with the local police detective in on the take. Even though Paul is ex-CIA, he's not undercover, he just wants to win Jacqueline back. His CIA pals from black ops are on hand hoping to arrest Marko's boss. Detective Montrachet finds out Paul's past and sets up a double cross. Her aims are less clear: to get back with Paul, to stay with Marko, or to run her own scam and scamper away?
Down the Drain Down the Drain (1990) Character: Don Santiago
A dishonest lawyer devises a scheme to rob a bank by recruiting criminals he has represented to do the job for him. When the robbery is completed, he learns that the "loot" from the vault is in fact a microchip containing top-secret information.
Meteor Meteor (1979) Character: General Easton
After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits, it will cause an incredible catastrophe that will probably extinguish mankind. To stop the meteor, NASA wants to use the illegal nuclear weapon satellite "Hercules," but discovers soon that it doesn't have enough firepower. Their only chance to save the world is to join forces with the USSR, which has also launched such an illegal satellite. But will both governments agree?
Honor Thy Father Honor Thy Father (1973) Character: Narrator (voice)
Joseph Bologna stars as Bill Bonanno in this made-for-television adaptation of the controversial bestseller from Gay Talese, chronicling the rise of New York's infamous Bonanno organized crime family. When his father disappears in 1964 and Bill is compelled to take over the "empire," other mafiosi attempt to take what's theirs. Brenda Vaccaro and Richard S. Castellano fill out the impressive cast of this gripping crime tale.
Silent Running Silent Running (1972) Character: Neal - Berkshire’ Captain (voice/uncredited)
After the entire flora goes extinct, ecologist Lowell maintains a greenhouse aboard a space station for the future with his android companions. However, he rebels after being ordered to destroy the greenhouse in favor of carrying cargo, a decision that puts him at odds with everyone but his mechanical companions.
A Clear and Present Danger A Clear and Present Danger (1970) Character: Jordan Boyle
The son of a U.S. Senator takes on the cause of clean air when a friend dies of emphysema.
Wild River: The Colorado Wild River: The Colorado (1970) Character: Narrator
Take a relaxing trip from the headwaters of Rocky Mountain National Park to Mexico's Gulf of California as actor Joseph Campanella follows the Colorado River down its winding path. The classical sounds of music's greatest composers provides a soothing backdrop to the wondrous vistas and breathtaking landscapes, leaving the viewer both enlightened and calmed as the camera explores fast-moving rapids and serine stretches of natural wonder.
Veliki transport Veliki transport (1983) Character: N/A
This WW2 epic was one of the last movies of that kind made in former Yugoslavia. It tells the true story of great transport of Partizans from Vojvodina to Bosnia in 1943.
Steele Justice Steele Justice (1987) Character: Harry
Steele is ex-cop and Vietnam vet who is determined to bring down Kwan, former South Vietnamese general and now rich and powerful drug lord.
For Heaven's Sake For Heaven's Sake (2008) Character: Donald Meeks
SARAH MIILLER, known to her grandchildren as 'Nanny,' is still slim and athletic in her early seventies. She's a successful author, is feisty, intellectual and full of fun. Her granddaughter, KATIE WHITMAN is closest to her 'Nanny' and continually tries to get her to ride the highest roller coaster in the nearby theme park. Nanny refuses, confiding to Katie that she's deathly afraid of heights. This causes Katie to divulge her biggest secret that she is terrified of dying. Sarah hopes that she can help Katie deal with her anxieties over time.
Save Me Save Me (1994) Character: Barton
An accountant beleaguered by personal and professional problems gets involved with a femme fatale and her mysterious psychiatrist.
Mission to Glory: A True Story Mission to Glory: A True Story (1977) Character: Father at San Bruno Mission
Father Kino, a 17th-century Jesuit missionary, dedicated his life to helping Native Americans in the Southwest by teaching them agricultural skills as well as building missions and spreading Christianity. An explorer, astronomer and map maker, Father Kino surmounted numerous challenges as he journeyed through California, Arizona and Mexico.
Club Fed Club Fed (1990) Character: Vince Hooligan
A powerful gangster is murdered. However, All of his holdings were in his girlfriend's name. So she is charged and sent to a minimum-security prison, where all of the prisoners are filthy rich. There she meets and falls in love with an undercover FBI agent.
Magic Kid Magic Kid (1993) Character: Tony
Karate action and laughs never cease when a brother and sister go to California to visit their uncle. They soon discover that he's an alcoholic on the run from the Mob who want him to pay up or else...
No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers (1990) Character: John Alexander
Two feuding brothers of differing political views, one a policeman, the other a martial artist, join forces to avenge the death of their father, a retired agent who was brutally murdered by the mafia.
The Young Lovers The Young Lovers (1964) Character: Prof. Reese
A carefree college student has to face up to responsibility when his girlfriend announces she's pregnant.
Terror on Track 9 Terror on Track 9 (1992) Character: Chief Mleczko
A New York detective tracks a serial killer who injects his victims with poison at Grand Central Station.
Body Chemistry Body Chemistry (1990) Character: Dr. Pritchard
A research project on sexual response leads two doctors into an affair and their deepest passions and darkest fantasies are revealed.
Hangar 18 Hangar 18 (1980) Character: Frank Lafferty
During a Space Shuttle mission a satellite rams a unidentified flying object. The UFO afterwards performs an emergency landing in the deserts of Arizona. However the White House denies its existence because of the near presidential elections. The UFO is brought to the secret Hangar 18 and the accident is blamed on the incompetence of the astronauts Bancroff and Price. But the two fight against this and try to hunt down the UFO.



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