Joseph Victor Perry"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K47-PS2J : 11 February 2023), Joseph Perry, Jr, . (February 13, 1931 – February 23, 2000) was an American actor who appeared in multiple films and television programs during the 1970s and 1980s.Robinson, Johnny. "Complete Schedule of Programs for Radio and TV." Lewiston, Maine: Sun-Journal, November 6, 1974, p. 23 (subscription required)."Quincy," in "Friday television." Bloomington, Illinois: The Pantagraph, February 25, 1978, p. 11 (subscription required). Frequently cast as a criminal or police officer in popular, dramatic, television series and comedies that were broadcast across the United States,"Friday." Leesville, Louisiana: The Leesville Daily Leader," August 7, 1978, p. 2 (subscription required)."Pilot Film-Comedy: 'Shirts-Skins,'" in "TV Programs." Naugatuck, Connecticut: Naugatuck Daily News, May 13, 1974, p. 11 (subscription required)."Movie turns TV pilot." Syracuse, New York: Syracuse Herald-Journal, May 12, 1974, Theaters Section, p. 34 (subscription required). he was possibly best known for his role as Nemo in Everybody Loves Raymond.
Early years Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Perry began acting in his youth, winning the Glenn Ford Award at Santa Monica High School in California in 1949. His successes continued in 1952 with a best actor award from UCLA."Obituaries: Joseph V. Perry; Played Mobsters on TV". Los Angeles Times. May 1, 2000. p. A24. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
Career Perry officially started his film career in 1955 at the age of 24 and spent the next 45 years appearing in hundreds of films"Saturday Night at the Movies," in "TV highlights." New Castle, Pennsylvania: New Castle News, May 29, 1970, p. 29 (subscription required). and television shows, including dramatic anthologies, westerns, medical dramas, police dramas,"Friday." Tuscumbia, Missouri: The Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, August 3, 1978, p. 38 (subscription required). and classic sitcoms.Jory, Tom. "'Night Court' premier drags, but don't judge series too soon." Miami, Florida: The Miami News, January 4, 1984, p. 5C (subscription required). He appeared in The Twilight Zone S1 E29 "Nightmare as a Child" 1960, Night Gallery in the episode "Midnight Never Ends" and on other shows including Rawhide, Dr. Kildare, Gunsmoke, Official Detective, The Doris Day Show (in 3 episodes),"TV tonight: Norman Mailer guest on Dick Cavett show." Carbondale, Illinois: Southern Illinoisian, August 6, 1973, p. 19 (subscription required). Bewitched (in 4 episodes), M*A*S*H, I Dream of Jeannie, and The Partridge Family (in 4 episodes). In the 1970s his visibility peaked with guest appearances on shows, including Mannix (in 5 episodes), The F.B.I. (in 8 episodes), Emergency! (in 3 episodes), The Streets of San Francisco (in 2 episodes),"'Streets of San Francisco,'" in "Saturday Program Notes." McKinney, Texas: The Courier-Gazette, October 22, 1972, p. 39 (subscription required). Sara, Barney Miller (in 4 episodes), The Rockford Files and Kojak (in 3 episodes). He failed to land any mainstream acting roles until 1978, however, when he got several roles in shows such as The Incredible Hulk, MacGyver, Cheers,Bianculli, David. "Cheers," in "TV tonight." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 17, 1987, p. D10 (subscription required). Murder, She Wrote (in 2 episodes) and Seinfeld. On the series Everybody Loves Raymond he got the biggest break of his later career when he portrayed Nemo, a pizza restaurant owner from 1996 to 1999, in a total of seven episodes, until his death in 2000.
Death On February 23, 2000, Perry died in Burbank, California. His character's last appearance in Everybody Loves Raymond was shown posthumously when his restaurant got bought out. Nemo's last two appearances were played by Robert Ruth.
Partial filmography Year Title Role Notes1958 The Left Handed Gun Clerk Uncredited1965 The Greatest Story Ever Told Archelaus Uncredited1965 Lust and the Flesh Bob 1968 Don't Just Stand There! Jean-Jacques 1968 A Lovely Way to Die Reporter Uncredited
1968 - The Shakiest Gun In The West - Indian Enamored with Jesse dressed as squaw - Uncredited1968 Fade In George 1969 The Love God? Big Joe 1972 Stand Up and Be Counted Foreman Uncredited1974 Herbie Rides Again First Cab Driver Uncredited1977 The Domino Principle Bowkemp 1981 Longshot Marty 1988 Vibes Dave 1989 The Freeway Maniac Salesman 1989 Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II Merchant 1989 The Karate Kid Part III Uncle Louie LaRusso 1990 Repossessed Special Effects Man 1993 Hot Shots! Part Deux Singing Waiter
Selected television YearTitleRole Notes 1959 Have Gun - Will Travel Sheriff Season 3, Episode 9 "The Black Handkerchief" 1960 Wanted Dead or Alive Flint Bickford season 2 episode 23 (Tolliver Bender) 1962 & 1963 Gunsmoke Outlaw Lee & Outlaw Moran S7:E27 "Wagon Girls" & S8:E21 “The Cousin”1967 The Monkees Vernon S1:E20, "Monkees in the Ring" 1968 I Dream Of Jeannie Bartender "Jeannie, Jeannie Who's Got The Jeannie?" 1968 I Dream Of Jeannie SGT Marion "Jeannie and the Top Secret Secret"1971 The Virginian Harvey season 9 episode 24 "Jump-up"
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Variety, March 29, 2000