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Joseph Sweeney

Joseph Sweeney

Biography

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.

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"Life is in their hands. Death is on their minds." This stark reality fuels the gripping tension of "12 Angry Men."

on 12 Angry Men | May 29, 2025

Sidney Lumet’s 12 Angry Men is a masterclass in minimalist filmmaking that transforms the confines of a single jury room into a stage for a profound exploration of justice, prejudice, and the power of... Read more

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