Known for Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joseph Maher (December 29, 1933 – July 17, 1998) was an Irish character actor who appeared in 43 films and was nominated for three Tony Awards and a Drama Desk Award for his supporting roles on the stage. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joseph Maher, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born
December 29, 1933
Died
July 17, 1998 (age 64)
Birthplace
Westport, County Mayo, Ireland
Filmography
37 films, 24 shows


The Out-of-Towners
1999 · 1h 30m
country: United States
The adventures of married couple Henry and Nancy Clark, vexed by misfortune while in New York City for Henry's job interview.


All Revved Up
1998 · 1h 30m
country: Unknown
A lovely school teacher finds herself the victim of a scam artist - a garage owner who delights in ripping off his customers. Soon, she has two eager young men, her lizard-loving neighbour and his friend, on her side to help her exact revenge on the sleazy mechanic, who is the leader of a stolen car ring.


In & Out
1997 · 1h 30m
country: United States
A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.


Mars Attacks!
1996 · 1h 46m
country: United States
A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, "come in peace." U.S. President James Dale receives assurance from science professor Donald Kessler that the Martians' mission is a friendly one. But when a peaceful exchange ends in the total annihilation of the U.S. Congress, military men call for a full-scale nuclear retaliation.


Surviving Picasso
1996 · 2h 5m
country: United Kingdom
The passionate Merchant-Ivory drama tells the story of Francoise Gilot, the only lover of Pablo Picasso who was strong enough to withstand his ferocious cruelty and move on with her life.


The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
1995 · 1h 30m
country: United States
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.


I.Q.
1994 · 1h 40m
country: United States
Albert Einstein helps a young man who's in love with Einstein's niece to catch her attention by pretending temporarily to be a great physicist.


Killer
1994 · 1h 37m
country: Canada
Cynical hit man Mick is tiring of his job and asks his boss George for time off. However, George gives him the assignment of his life, prompting Mick's soul-searching to reach new heights. Mick is asked to kill sultry Fiona, who owes George money and claims she wants to die. But as Mick spends time with her, he finds himself falling for her.


The Shadow
1994 · 1h 48m
country: United States
Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city to ransom using an atom bomb. Using his powers of invisibility and "the power to cloud men's minds", The Shadow comes blazing to the rescue with explosive results.


Baby Brokers
1994 · 1h 40m
country: United States
A woman (Cybill Shepherd) financially supports the natural parents in hope of adopting their newborn, but she discovers she is the victim of a scam.


Partners
1993 · 36m
country: United States
A junior partner in a law firm, finds out that the wife of a very important client is a former college sweetheart.


Sister Act
1992 · 1h 40m
country: United States
When lively lounge singer Deloris sees her mobster beau commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in the guise of a nun in a California convent, she proceeds to upend the quiet lives of the resident sisters.


The Local Stigmatic
1990 · 56m
country: United States
Two symbiotic sociopaths play obscurely deviant mind games with each other while engaging in perversely brutal acts of violence against victims apparently chosen at random


My Stepmother Is an Alien
1988 · 1h 48m
country: United States
Trying to rescue her home planet from destruction, a gorgeous extraterrestrial named Celeste arrives on Earth and begins her scientific research. She woos quirky scientist Dr. Steve Mills, a widower with a young daughter. Before long, Celeste finds herself in love with Steve and her new life on Earth, where she experiences true intimacy for the first time. But when she loses sight of her mission, she begins to question where she belongs.


Funny Farm
1988 · 1h 41m
country: United States
Sportswriter Andy Farmer moves with his schoolteacher wife Elizabeth to the country in order to write a novel in relative seclusion. Of course, seclusion is the last thing the Farmers find in the small, eccentric town, where disaster awaits them at every turn.


Bigfoot
1987 · 1h 30m
country: United States
A family goes to the mountains for a few days, and there they meet... Bigfoot!


Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
1986 · 47m
country: United States
Based on the story "Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp", directed by Tim Burton and starring Robert Carradine.


Cinderella
1985 · 51m
country: United States
An oppressed young woman finds happiness when she secretly attends the royal ball.


Frankenweenie
1984 · 29m
country: United States
When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.


The Evil That Men Do
1984 · 1h 30m
country: Mexico
A former assassin (Charles Bronson) comes out of retirement to avenge the brutal murder of his friend at the hands of a sadistic torturer (Joseph Maher) employed by an oppressive foreign dictatorship.


Will There Really Be a Morning?
1983 · 3h
country: United States
This is the story of actress Frances Farmer, her struggles with mental illness and involuntary confinement in an insane asylum.


I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
1982 · 1h 47m
country: United States
An adaptation of Barbara Gordon's nonfiction account of her addiction to Valium.


Under the Rainbow
1981 · 1h 38m
country: United States
In World War II era Los Angeles, the manager of the Culver Hotel leaves his nephew in charge for a weekend. The nephew changes the name to the Hotel Rainbow and overbooks with royalty, assassins, secret agents, Japanese tourists, and munchkins. Secret Service agent Bruce Thorpe and casting director Annie Clark find romance amidst the intrigue and confusion.


Going Ape!
1981 · 1h 27m
country: United States
When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president.


Those Lips, Those Eyes
1980 · 1h 45m
country: United States
A small-town star helps a young apprentice land the girl of his dreams.


Just Tell Me What You Want
1980 · 1h 52m
country: United States
A television producer woman tries to let down her overbearing boyfriend who is her boss. She wants to marry with a young writer.


My Old Man
1979 · 1h 40m
country: United States
An unlucky horse trainer, Frank Butler, wins big at the track and buys his 16-year old daughter a horse to salvage their relationship. When Frank is hurt prior to the opening race, Jo must go it alone.


Time After Time
1979 · 1h 52m
country: United States
Writer H. G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper to modern day San Francisco after the infamous serial killer steals his time machine to escape the 19th century.


Heaven Can Wait
1978 · 1h 41m
country: United States
Joe Pendleton is a quarterback preparing to lead his team to the superbowl when he is almost killed in an accident. An overanxious angel plucks him to heaven only to discover that he wasn't ready to die, and that his body has been cremated. A new body must be found, and that of a recently-murdered millionaire is chosen. His wife and accountant—the murderers—are confused by this development, as he buys the L.A. Rams in order to once again quarterback them into the Superbowl.


Diary of the Dead
1976 · 1h 33m
country: United States
An unemployed man who lives with his wife and overbearing mother-in-law sees an opportunity to relieve himself of the old bat, which tangles him in a maze of deception.


My Father's House
1975 · 1h 35m
country: United States
Recovering from a heart attack, a workaholic editor recalls the simple days of his youth. Robertson adds an emotional center to this messy, flashback-filled 'heavy' dramatic piece. Plenty of co-star talent.


Forget-Me-Not Lane
1975 · 1h 59m
country: United States
A college professor remembers the humor and sorrow of his youth in World War II Britain.


For Pete's Sake
1974 · 1h 30m
country: United States
Henrietta Robbins borrows money from a loan shark to finance her husband's investment in the stock market. However, when their stock plummets, she scrambles to find a way to pay the money back.


It Ain't Easy
1972 · 1h 30m
country: United States
Randy has PTSD from the Army. After extreme treatment he is released into the world to make it on his own. He goes to Winnipeg to race his snowmobile cross country to St. Paul.


The Applicant
1967 · 22m
country: Unknown
A down-and-outer appears to need a job in the worst way. He looks in the want ads and finds a few businesses seeking applicants. He applies. Is he successful? Well, let's just say he gets something, but not exactly what you expect.


Passages from James Joyce's Finnegans Wake
1967 · 1h 37m
country: United States
Based on the stage play Passages from Finnegans Wake, itself based on random passages from Finnegans Wake, Mary Ellen Bute's adaptation is a comical, avant-garde kaleidoscope about a man named Finnegan who dreams about his wake and then wakes up from his dream.


Little Moon of Alban
1958 · 1h 15m
country: Unknown
Irish Brigid Mary blames the English for the deaths of her fiance, brother, and father. Becoming a nurse following WW I she finds herself caring for what she considers the enemy. Then she begins to fall in love with soldier Kenneth Boyd.