Joe Silver
Known for
Joe Silver is the sort of actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. For much of the audience, Joe Silver is Rollo Linsky from 'Shivers', whatever else the credits say. Viewers may also know him from 'Creepshow 2'. The count stands at 30 titles, and the range inside it is wide.
Joe Silver
20 Movies
10 Series
Joe Silver is the sort of actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. For much of the audience, Joe Silver is Rollo Linsky from 'Shivers', whatever else the credits say. Viewers may also know him from 'Creepshow 2'. The count stands at 30 titles, and the range inside it is wide.
Movies
Plays Mordsini
Switching Channels
1988
Plays Rollo Linsky
Shivers
1975
Plays The Creep (voice)
Creepshow 2
1987
Plays Murray Cypher
Rabid
1977
Plays Seymour Starger
Deathtrap
1982
Plays Leo Rosen
Boardwalk
1979
Plays Sy Robinson
You Light Up My Life
1977
Plays The Greedy (voice)
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
1977
Plays Farber
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
1974
Plays Oscar
Move
1970
Plays Uncle Stu
Almost You
1985
Plays Pawnbroker
Magic Sticks
1987
Plays Charlie Barrett
Diary of a Bachelor
1964
Plays Norman
Rhinoceros
1974
Plays Leser Tish
Mr. Nice Guy
1987
Plays Abe Mitgang
The Gig
1985
TV Shows
Plays Assistant D.A. Ketton
Naked City
1958
Plays Man (voice)
The Patty Duke Show
1963
Plays Max Spier
Coronet Blue
1967
Plays Agnello
Nurse
1981
Plays Beal Brown
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Decius
Studio One
1948
Plays Felix Dzershinsky
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Bennie, Carnival Worker
Decoy
1957
Plays Chief Wilson
Kojak
1973
Plays Insp. Davis
Kraft Television Theatre
1947
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Switching Channels
Full Filmography
Switching Channels
Mordsini
1988
Film
Magic Sticks
Pawnbroker
1987
Film
Creepshow 2
The Creep (voice)
1987
Film
Mr. Nice Guy
Leser Tish
1987
Film
The Gig
Abe Mitgang
1985
Film
The Equalizer
Felix Dzershinsky · 1 episode
1985–
TV
Almost You
Uncle Stu
1985
Film
Focus on Fishko
Old Studio Boss
1983
Film
Deathtrap
Seymour Starger
1982
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joe Silver still alive?
Joe Silver passed away on February 27, 1989 at age 66.
What are the most famous roles of Joe Silver?
Joe Silver is best known for roles in Shivers, Creepshow 2, Rabid.
How many movies has Joe Silver been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1950), Joe Silver has appeared in 20 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Joe Silver's first movie?
The career of Joe Silver began with The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland (1950).
What is Joe Silver's most recent movie or series?
Joe Silver's most recent release is Switching Channels, which premiered on March 5, 1988.
What TV shows has Joe Silver appeared in?
On television, Joe Silver has appeared in Kojak, Gunsmoke, Sanford and Son, The Equalizer.
Joe Silver
1922-09-28 · Chicago, Illinois
Joe Silver was an American stage, television, film and radio actor. He was known for his distinctive deep voice.