Joe Flaherty

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Male

Birthday

21-Jun-1941

Age

(85 years old)

Place of Birth

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Joe Flaherty

Biography

Joe Flaherty (June 21, 1941 – April 1, 2024) was an American-Canadian actor and comedian. He was best known for his work on the Canadian sketch comedy SCTV, from 1976 to 1984, and as Harold Weir on Freaks and Geeks.


Credits

The Smoke Detectives The Smoke Detectives (1990) Character: Count Floyd
Starring SCTV's Joe Flaherty as Count Floyd, this fire safety video is a rare classic. It's still taught in some schools today, it's that comprehensive and entertaining.
Making Real Funny Home Videos Making Real Funny Home Videos (1990) Character: Count Floyd / Floyd Robertson
Count Floyd, the former horror host of "Monster Chiller Horror Theatre" (SCTV), takes the audience through step by step lessons on how to make the best funny home videos.
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood (1989) Character: Gene Siskel
In this HBO special, comedian Martin Short appears in a series of sketches, vignettes and musical performances about Hollywood, featuring some of his classic characters like Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr., Lawrence Orbach and Troy Soren, and co-starring some of his colleagues from "SCTV" and "Saturday Night Live."
Rome, Italian Style Rome, Italian Style (1982) Character: Marcello Gassman
On the SCTV Foreign Film Festival, Angelo loses control of his fantasies.
Christmas with SCTV Christmas with SCTV (2006) Character: N/A
Spend the holidays with the hilarious and beloved SCTV crew, starring John Candy, Rick Moranis, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy and many others as they play Liberace, Mayor Tommy Shanks, Dusty Towne, Johnnie LaRue and a host of their famous characters!
From Cleveland From Cleveland (1980) Character: Various
Bob and Ray play two late night deejays, introducing sketches performed by several members of the SCTV cast.
Back to the Beanstalk Back to the Beanstalk (1990) Character: Chili Bean Leader
Jack Jr., son of Jack the Giant Killer, grows his own beanstalk in a quest to find his father and along the way meets some unusual characters.
Who Is the Real Martin Short? Who Is the Real Martin Short? (2017) Character: N/A
He’s a legend, a comic genius, and a national treasure… but who is the real Martin Short? This film goes straight to the source in an attempt to get to know the person behind the persona. It looks at the inspiration for some of Short’s favourite roles and uncovers the depth of his talent for observing, absorbing and developing idiosyncratic characters.
Friends of Gilda Friends of Gilda (1993) Character: Self
Friends of Gilda was a 1993 ninety-minute television special made by CBC Television to benefit the Genesis Research Foundation, the research fundraising arm of the University of Toronto’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The fundraiser was a tribute to Gilda Radner, who died of ovarian cancer in 1989 and featured a long list of performers with whom she was friendly. Among these were the "surviving cast members" who had shared the stage with Gilda Radner in the celebrated Toronto production of Godspell which was her professional stage debut. Others appearing in the special knew her from Second City Toronto. Several—including Eugene Levy and Andrea Martin—fell into both those categories.
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show (1995) Character: Lyle Lovett
Late night, sketch/variety comedy special starring comedian Martin Short. It features most of Marty's classic characters: Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr, Irving Cohen, and, from the SNL days, lawyer Nathan Thurm.
Dogmatic Dogmatic (1999) Character: N/A
This spirited comedy poses the age old question: if dogs are man's best friends, what happens when a man trades places with one, and literally lives "a dog's life"?
Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials (2002) Character: Bing Crosby
Dave Foley hosts a Christmas Special to convince himself through music, friends, and counsel from the Ghosts, that Christmas retains a special meaning in spite of the trappings of Santa, money and gifts, and Hollywood Star Power.
Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare (1995) Character: Kevin Dooley
It's time for the annual Dooley family reunion and Dooley matriarch Meemaw's 100th birthday celebration. But teenaged Billy is welcomingly distracted from wacky relatives and the ultra-competitive family games by a mysterious runaway named Samantha. In the meantime, Meemaw, does some running away herself.
Really Weird Tales Really Weird Tales (1986) Character: Host
The movie consists of three odd and strange tales that each teach a different lesson.
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood (1986) Character: N/A
A college professor wishes he could live in Victorian England. Through a scientific experiment that goes wrong, he is able to make his dream come true. He is now able to travel back and forth in time.
Phil the Alien Phil the Alien (2004) Character: The Beaver (voice)
Phil the Alien crashes to Earth and find himself alone in the wilds of northern Canada. In the process of going home he goes from drunk to christian rock singer to mass murder.
A Dairy Tale A Dairy Tale (2004) Character: Jeb, the goat (voice)
Mrs. Caloway attempts to tell the tale of Three Little Pigs to the four piglets, but Maggie, Buck, and others keep interrupting her and adding story elements they want to hear.
Tunnel Vision Tunnel Vision (1976) Character: Carl Michaelevich
A committee investigating TV's first uncensored network examines a typical day's programming, which includes shows, commercials, news programs, you name it. What they discover will surely crack you up! This outrageous and irreverent spoof of television launched the careers of some of the greatest comedians of all time.
This Is the Tom Green Documentary This Is the Tom Green Documentary (2025) Character: Self (archive footage)
From outrageous stunts to a life-changing cancer battle and his decision to trade Hollywood for an Ottawa farm, this is Tom Green like never before. Follow the comedy legend through his most personal moments as he navigates fame, faces illness, and embraces a quieter, more grounded life.
Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side (2009) Character: Western Union Man (voice)
Peter makes good on another power outage at home by retelling "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back".
Used Cars Used Cars (1980) Character: Sam Slaton
When the owner of a struggling used car lot is killed, it's up to the lot's hot-shot salesman to save the property from falling into the hands of the owner's ruthless brother and used-car rival.
Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary (2018) Character: Self
The creators and actors from the TV show 'Freaks and Geeks' share their untold stories and pivotal moments from the making of the series that only aired for one season.
Snowboard Academy Snowboard Academy (1997) Character: Mr. Barry
A wacky free-for-all comedy about the riotous rivalry between snobby skiers and knuckle-dragging snowboarders.
Wedding Band Wedding Band (1990) Character: Peter
A couple who both work at wedding receptions encounter complications when they decide to marry.
Runaway Daughters Runaway Daughters (1994) Character: Mr. Nicholson
After Mary tells her boyfriend she's pregnant, he enrolls in the Army and skips town, leaving her to fend for herself. With her friends Angie and Laura by her side, Mary steals a car, fakes a kidnapping and heads down to San Diego to chase her errant beau. It's a bumpy ride, however, as the girls are pursued by corrupt cops and homicidal hillbillies, not to mention their own flabbergasted parents.
The Don's Analyst The Don's Analyst (1997) Character: Dr. Lowell Royce
Don Vito Leoni, the Godfather, is clinically depressed. The world has changed and he hasn't. He'd like to retire, but if he left the "family business" to his two idiot sons, they'd be dead in a minute. So he decides to go legit, which convinces everyone that he must be completely off the deep end. To preserve their cushy lives, his dysfuntional family conspires to get him some psycho-therepy. So his boys kidnap a "piasan" shrink and order him to "fix" their father. This film, which premired on Showtime, pre-dated the very similarly plotted "Analyze This" by over a year.
Happy Gilmore Happy Gilmore (1996) Character: Jeering Fan
Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore — whose unconventional approach and antics on the green courts the ire of rival Shooter McGavin — is determined to win a PGA tournament so he can save his granny's house with the prize money. Meanwhile, an attractive tour publicist tries to soften Happy's image.
Home on the Range Home on the Range (2004) Character: Jeb (voice)
When a greedy outlaw schemes to take possession of the "Patch Of Heaven" dairy farm, three determined cows, a karate-kicking stallion and a colorful corral of critters join forces to save their home. The stakes are sky-high as this unlikely animal alliance risk their hides and match wits with a mysterious band of bad guys.
By Design By Design (1982) Character: Man
Angie and Helen are in love. They live and work together designing women's evening wear in Vancouver. When Helen decides she wants to have a baby, the pair set out to find a suitable sperm donor.
Detroit Rock City Detroit Rock City (1999) Character: Father Phillip McNulty
In 1978, a Kiss concert was an epoch-making event. For the four teen fans in Detroit Rock City getting tickets to the sold-out show becomes the focal point of their existence. They'll do anything for tickets -- compete in a strip club's amateur-night contest, take on religious protesters, even rob a convenience store!
The Santa Claus Brothers The Santa Claus Brothers (2002) Character: Snorkel (voice)
This tale of Santa's 3 sons seeks the true meaning of Christmas. Kevin McDonald and Richard Kind add voices that instill a genuine comedy feel. With a southern California twist and unique animation, it's a great story for the whole family.
Stripes Stripes (1981) Character: Border Guard
Hard-luck cabbie John Winger, directionless after being fired from his job and dumped by his girlfriend, enlists in the U.S. Army with his close pal, Russell Ziskey. After his barely satisfactory performance in basic training, the irreverent Winger emerges as the figurehead for a ragtag band of misfits. However, his hijinks threaten to cause an international scandal when he inadvertently commandeers a military assault vehicle behind enemy lines.
The Best of SCTV The Best of SCTV (1988) Character: N/A
Guy Caballero and Edith Prickley try to persuade the FCC to renew SCTV's license.
A Pig's Tale A Pig's Tale (1994) Character: Milt
Kids' comedy with all the clichés. Six boys (hero, pudgy, dumb, romeo, etc), reluctantly sent to summer camp, are grouped together in a ramshackle hut, and instantly identified as losers and outcasts by the overconfident camp bullies, who target gorgeous Tiffany (Jakub) as their Lothario's girlfriend. They set out to make everyone's life miserable as they impose their authority on the other kids and ineffective counselors alike. Andy, the good-guy hero, of course has a crush on Tiffany, but hasn't a clue how to approach her. Gradually, the nice guys gain the edge over the bullies, by honest endeavor and standing up for themselves - and in doing so, win over the other kids, even Tiffany. Until the bullies frame them and have them expelled.
Belushi Belushi (2020) Character: Self (archive footage)
Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.
National Security National Security (2003) Character: Owen Fergus
Earl Montgomery, a bombastic police academy reject, and Hank Rafferty, a disgraced, mild-mannered cop, can't seem to escape each other. They met on opposite sides of the law during a routine traffic stop that escalated out of control; now as lowly security guards they're thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.
Johnny Dangerously Johnny Dangerously (1984) Character: Death Row Inmate (uncredited)
An honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.
Crazy for Christmas Crazy for Christmas (2005) Character: Roger the Doorman
A girl loses her parents and husband and is left driving a limo trying to get by raising her young son. An interesting but strange rich man hires her limo on Christmas eve and has her drive him to various ice rinks where he gives out $100 bills to the people there. The news media catches on and starts following him.
Double Negative Double Negative (1980) Character: Roger
Mentally tortured photojournalist attempts to track down his wife's murderer.
Stuart Saves His Family Stuart Saves His Family (1995) Character: Cousin Ray
A self-help advocate struggles to put his dysfunctional family in its place.
Summerhood Summerhood (2008) Character: Camp Director
The coming of age summer-camp saga of four best friends who hate each other.
One Crazy Summer One Crazy Summer (1986) Character: General Raymond
An aspiring teenage cartoonist and his friends come to the aid of a singer trying to save her family property from developers.
Blue Monkey Blue Monkey (1987) Character: George Baker
While working in a greenhouse, a man receives an insect bite after touching an exotic plant. Immediately, he falls ill and is taken to an emergency room where the doctors diagnose him as suffering from an unknown bacteria, and a strange parasite which emerges from his mouth as a large slimy wormlike creature. Soon, there are more cases of bacterial infection, but the more immediate problem for the hospital is the wormlike creature which after accidental exposure to a genetic growth stimulant grows to monstrous proportions and starts a reign of terror and bloodshed in the hospitals abandoned wing.
Follow That Bird Follow That Bird (1985) Character: Sid Sleaze
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
Heavy Metal Heavy Metal (1981) Character: Lawyer / General (voice)
The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.
Who's Harry Crumb? Who's Harry Crumb? (1989) Character: Doorman
Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the mastermind behind the kidnapping.
Slackers Slackers (2002) Character: Mr. Leonard
Dave, Sam and Jeff are about to graduate from Holden University with honors in lying, cheating and scheming. The three roommates have proudly scammed their way through the last four years of college and now, during final exams, these big-men-on-campus are about to be busted by the most unlikely dude in school. Self-dubbed Cool Ethan, an ambitious nerd with a bad crush, enters their lives one day and everything begins to unravel.
I, Martin Short, Goes Home I, Martin Short, Goes Home (2012) Character: N/A
A journey through the life and mind of Martin Short. And some of it is even true. “I, Martin Short, Goes Home” is a Canadian television comedy special, written by and starring comedian Martin Short, which aired on CBC Television in 2012.
John Candy: I Like Me John Candy: I Like Me (2025) Character: Self - Actor, SCTV (archive footage)
Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.
Freddy Got Fingered Freddy Got Fingered (2001) Character: William
Unemployed cartoonist Gord Brody moves back in with his parents Jim and Julie and younger brother Freddy. When his parents demand he leave, he retaliates by spreading rumors that Jim is sexually abusing Freddy.
Looking for Miracles Looking for Miracles (1989) Character: Chief Berman
Sixteen-year-old Ryan Delaney has won a scholarship, but it's not a full one, so he needs a summer job to pay for his university expenses. And although he's not eighteen, he can't swim, and has never been to camp, he manages to get a job as a camp couselor. But his mother makes him take his younger brother, Sullivan, with him to camp, since she can't look after him while she's working. But camp turns out to be harder than both Ryan and Sullivan thought it would be; and as they fight their battles, they learn about each other, themselves, and what they can do together.
Club Paradise Club Paradise (1986) Character: Pilot
When Chicago firefighter Jack Moniker retires and moves to a small Caribbean island, he is befriended by the owner of a run-down resort. Together they renovate the resort and lure tourists to Club Paradise in an effort to fight off corrupt officials and businessmen who want to claim the resort as their own.
Back to the Future Part II Back to the Future Part II (1989) Character: Western Union Man
Marty and Doc are at it again as the time-traveling duo head to 2015 to nip some McFly family woes in the bud. But things go awry thanks to bully Biff Tannen and a pesky sports almanac. In a last-ditch attempt to set things straight, Marty finds himself bound for 1955 and face to face with his teenage parents -- again.
1941 1941 (1979) Character: Raoul Lipschitz
In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.
Speed Zone Speed Zone (1989) Character: Vic
An illegal race that takes place over the United States and nothing will stop this bunch of racers except for the occasional cop or a damsel in distress. Jackie Chan's car is not in this one, but many new cars make up for that. Who will win? Who will crash? Who will not even finish? Sit down and buckle up for the ride of your life.
Nothing Personal Nothing Personal (1980) Character: Patrol Car Policeman #2
Environmentally concerned lawyer Abigail Adams works with Professor Roger Keller in his effort to protect baby seals from slaughter.
The Wrong Guy The Wrong Guy (1997) Character: Fred Holden
Nelson Hibbert expects to become the new president of Nagel Industries, but Mr. Nagel gives the promotion to another employee. When Nelson barges into Nagel's office to confront him, he finds Nagel's been murdered. Fearing that he will be implicated, Nelson decides to run from the law...despite the fact that the police already know the killer's identity.
Innerspace Innerspace (1987) Character: Waiting Room Patient
Test pilot Tuck Pendleton volunteers to test a special vessel for a miniaturization experiment. Accidentally injected into a neurotic hypochondriac, Jack Putter, Tuck must convince Jack to find his ex-girlfriend, Lydia Maxwell, to help him extract Tuck and his ship and re-enlarge them before his oxygen runs out.
Kid Safe: The Video Kid Safe: The Video (1988) Character: Count Floyd
In this educational docudrama, kids learn how to handle emergency situations.
Going Berserk Going Berserk (1983) Character: Chick Leff
John Bourgignon, a drummer-chauffeur engaged to the daughter of a United States senator, encounters a sleazy film director, the leader of an aerobics cult, and other crazed characters in the days leading up to his wedding.



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