Joseph Depew
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Joseph Depew (July 11, 1912 – October 30, 1988) was an American actor, television director, and producer born in Harrison, New Jersey, who went on to build a career spanning stage, film, and television.
Depew began performing at the age of three, with his mother, herself a stage performer, serving as an early influence on his career. His work in theater included a Broadway appearance in 1921, when he portrayed Andrew Lane Jr. in the play The Hero. Though he grew up in Harrison, New Jersey, Depew spent a significant portion of his youth in northern Maine.
His career extended well beyond the stage. Depew acted in 14 films and served as a second unit director or assistant director across 22 films and 26 television series episodes. He directed numerous episodes spanning the first six seasons of The Beverly Hillbillies and worked as an assistant producer on 11 episodes of The Bob Cummings Show. He also held the role of production manager on one film.
In his personal life, Depew was married to Dorothy Depew, and together they had eight children. He died on October 30, 1988, in Escondido, California, at the age of 76.
Personal Details
- Born
- July 11, 1912
- Hometown
- Harrison, New Jersey, USA
- Died
- October 30, 1988
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