Joseph Maher

Joseph Maher
Maher as St. Peter in Second Chance, c. 1987
Born
Joseph Sylvester Maher[a]

(1933-12-29)29 December 1933
Died17 July 1998(1998-07-17) (aged 64)
Resting placeAughaval Cemetery
Occupations
Years active1959–1998

Joseph Sylvester Maher (29 December 1933 – 17 July 1998) was an Irish actor, playwright, and occasional theatre director. He was best known for his roles in the comedies of Joe Orton.[1] He received three Tony Award nominations for his roles in the plays Spokesong, Night and Day, and Loot, with the last winning him a Drama Desk Award. His other accolades included an Obie Award and a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.


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  1. ^ Applebome, Peter (21 July 1998). "Joseph Maher, Versatile Character Actor, Is Dead at 64". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 June 2017.