Joe Downing (June 26, 1903 in New York City, New York – October 16, 1975 in Canoga Park, California) was an American stage, TV and B-movie actor who made more than 70 appearances.

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Joe Downing
Joe Downing in Alfred Hitchcock Presents 1956
Born	(1903-06-26)June 26, 1903
Died	October 16, 1975(1975-10-16) (aged 72)

Downing's early acting experience included work with the Theatre Guild, particularly dancing in The Garrick Gaieties.[1] His Broadway credits include Ramshackle Inn (1944), Cross-town (1937), Dead End (1935), Ceiling Zero (1935), Page Miss Glory (1934), The Drums Begin (1933), Heat Lightning (1933), Shooting Star (1933), and A Farewell to Arms (1930).[2]

Downing's film debut came in Doctor Socrates.[3] Often cast as gangsters, his film credits include A Slight Case of Murder, Danger on the Air, Racket Busters, Each Dawn I Die and The Big Shot. His television credits include three appearances on Alfred Hitchcock Presents from 1956 to 1958, as well as other anthology series popular during the era.

Partial filmography

References

External links

• Joe Downing at IMDb
• Joe Downing at the Internet Broadway Database

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