Joseph Anthony

This article is about the American playwright and director. For the U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania, see Joseph Biles Anthony. For the American silversmith, see Joseph Anthony (silversmith). For the Indian footballer, see Joseph Anthony (footballer).
Joseph Anthony
Born
Joseph Deuster

(1912-05-24)May 24, 1912
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJanuary 20, 1993(1993-01-20) (aged 80)
Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupations
  • Playwright
  • actor
  • director
SpousePerry Wilson (1942 - )

Joseph Anthony (born Joseph Deuster; May 24, 1912 – January 20, 1993) was an American playwright, actor, and director. He made his film acting debut in the 1934 film Hat, Coat, and Glove and his theatrical acting debut in a 1935 production of Mary of Scotland. On five occasions he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Direction.