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Joseph Maher
Born (1933-12-29)December 29, 1933
Westport, County Mayo, Ireland
Died July 17, 1998(1998-07-17) (aged 64)
Cause of death Brain tumor
Nationality Irish-American
Occupation Actor
Years active 1957 – 1998
Awards Drama Desk Award (1986)

Joseph Maher (born December 29, 1933 – died July 17, 1998) was an Irish-American actor. He performed in movies, on television, and on stage. He was also a voice actor.

Joseph Maher was well-known for his roles in the TV show Goode Behavior. He also appeared in popular movies like Heaven Can Wait, Mars Attacks, and Sister Act. He played the character Mr. Chambers in the 1984 short film Frankenweenie. In 1986, Maher won a special award called the Drama Desk Award for his acting.

Early Life and Career

Joseph Maher was born in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland. This was on December 29, 1933. He later became a citizen of the United States.

Maher began his acting career in 1957. He worked steadily in the entertainment industry until 1998. He was known for his ability to play many different kinds of characters.

Notable Achievements

Joseph Maher received a Drama Desk Award in 1986. This award recognizes excellent work in New York theater. Winning this award showed how talented he was as a stage actor.

Later Life and Passing

Joseph Maher passed away on July 17, 1998, in Los Angeles, California. He was 64 years old at the time. His death was caused by a brain tumor.

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