Joseph Sweeney (July 26, 1884 – 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.

Joseph Sweeney

Acting Born July 26, 1884 – Died November 25, 1963 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Joseph Sweeney (July 26, 1884 – 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.

Known For

Studio One

Juror #9

The Philco Television Playhouse

Mr Barger

12 Angry Men

Juror 9

The Philadelphia Story

Butler (uncredited)

The Fastest Gun Alive

Reverend

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

Edward M. Schultz

Wesley

Grandpa

The Petrified Forest

Gramps

If You Knew Elizabeth

Mr Owen

Twelve Angry Men

Juror #9

Sylvia on a Spree

Jack's Pal

Soak the Rich

Capt. Pettijohn, 1st Detective