Joseph Depew
Joseph Depew (July 11, 1912 – October 30, 1988) was an American television director and producer and actor.
Joseph Depew | |
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Still with Helen Rowland and Joseph Depew in Timothy's Quest (1922) | |
Born | |
Died | October 30, 1988 76) | (aged
Occupation | Television director and producer, actor |
Years active | 1922–1971 |
Spouse(s) | Dorothy Depew |
Career
Born in Harrison, New Jersey, Depew began his career as a child stage actor at the age of three. He was influenced by his mother, also a stage performer. He later worked as a second unit director or an assistant director in 22 films and 26 television series episodes. He was a unit director in six The Beverly Hillbillies episodes, an actor in 14 films, an assistant producer in 11 episodes of The Bob Cummings Show and a production manager in one movie.
Personal life and death
Depew was married to Dorothy Depew. They had eight children: David, Judy, Donald, John, Joan, Deb, Jim, and Diane. On October 30, 1988, Depew died at the age of 76 in Escondido, California.
Selected filmography
Film | |||
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Year | Film | Role | Notes |
1922 | Timothy's Quest | Timothy | |
1923 | The Daring Years | LaMotte son | |
1923 | The Steadfast Heart | Angus Burke, as a child | |
1924 | The Fifth Horseman | Sonny | |
1925 | The Swan | Prince George | |
1929 | Sweetie | Freddie Fry | |
1931 | Seas Beneath | Naval reservist | Uncredited |
1941 | Niagara Falls | Elevator Boy | Uncredited |
1944 | The Bridge of San Luis Rey | Assistant director | |
1945 | Captain Kidd | Assistant director | |
1946 | The Diary of a Chambermaid | Assistant director | |
1947 | Intrigue | Assistant director | |
1948 | Lulu Belle | Assistant director Credited as Joseph DePew | |
1949 | Mrs. Mike | Assistant director Credited as Joseph DePew | |
1950 | The Golden Gloves Story | Assistant director Credited as Joseph Depew | |
1952 | Park Row | Assistant director | |
Television | |||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1953–1961 | The Jack Benny Program | Assistant director, 6 episodes | |
1955–1958 | The Bob Cummings Show | Assistant director, 15 episodes | |
1962–1963 | Don't Call Me Charlie! | Director, unknown number of episodes | |
1963 | Petticoat Junction | Assistant director, 3 episodes | |
1963–1969 | The Beverly Hillbillies | Director, 144 episodes | |