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List Of All Joseph Cotten Movies

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Here is the list of all Joseph Cotten movies.

Joseph Cotten was an American actor born on May 15, 1905, in Petersburg, Virginia. Known for his distinctive voice, natural charm, and versatility as an actor, Cotten had a successful career in both film and theater.

Cotten's breakthrough came when he was discovered by Orson Welles, with whom he formed a close professional and personal relationship. He made his film debut in Welles' landmark film "Citizen Kane" (1941), where he played the role of Jedediah Leland, the best friend of the titular character. Cotten's performance showcased his talent for bringing depth and complexity to his characters, and he continued to collaborate with Welles in other notable films such as "The Magnificent Ambersons" (1942) and "Touch of Evil" (1958).

Cotten's filmography includes a wide range of genres and collaborations with renowned directors. He worked with Alfred Hitchcock in films like "Shadow of a Doubt" (1943) and "Under Capricorn" (1949), and he starred in the noir classic "The Third Man" (1949), directed by Carol Reed. Cotten's ability to portray morally ambiguous characters and his natural screen presence made him a sought-after actor.

In addition to his film work, Cotten also had a successful stage career, appearing in numerous Broadway productions. He showcased his talents in plays such as "The Philadelphia Story" and "Sabrina Fair," earning critical acclaim for his performances.

Cotten's acting style was characterized by his understated yet captivating presence. He had a talent for conveying complex emotions and internal conflicts with subtlety, drawing audiences into the worlds of his characters.

Beyond his acting abilities, Cotten was also known for his warm personality and loyalty to his friends. He maintained lasting friendships with many of his colleagues, including Orson Welles, and was regarded as a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

Joseph Cotten continued to act in both film and television throughout his career, leaving behind a rich legacy of memorable performances. He passed away on February 6, 1994, in Los Angeles, California, leaving behind a body of work that solidifies his status as one of the respected actors of his time.

List of all Joseph Cotten movies

Year Title Role Notes
1937 Seeing the World: Part One – A Visit to New York, N.Y. Short
1938 Too Much Johnson Augustus Billings
1940 Citizen Kane trailer Himself, Jedediah "Jed" Leland Short: 360 
1941 Citizen Kane Jed Leland / Screening Room Reporter
1941 Lydia Michael Fitzpatrick
1942 The Magnificent Ambersons Eugene Morgan
1943 Journey into Fear Howard Graham Screenplay (with uncredited Orson Welles)
1943 Shadow of a Doubt Uncle Charles Oakley
1943 Hers to Hold Bill Morley
1944 Gaslight Brian Cameron
1944 Since You Went Away Lieutenant Tony Willett
1944 I'll Be Seeing You Zachary Morgan
1945 Love Letters Alan Quinton
1946 Duel in the Sun Jesse McCanles
1947 The Farmer's Daughter Glenn Morley
1948 Portrait of Jennie Eben Adams Venice Film Festival Award for Best Actor
1949 The Third Man Holly Martins
1949 Under Capricorn Sam Flusky
1949 Beyond the Forest Dr. Lewis Moline
1950 September Affair David Lawrence
1950 Two Flags West Col. Clay Tucker
1950 Walk Softly, Stranger Chris Hale Shot in 1948
1951 Half Angel John Raymond Jr.
1951 Peking Express Michael Bachlin
1951 Othello Venetian senator Uncredited
1951 The Man with a Cloak Dupin
1952 The Wild Heart Narrator
1952 Untamed Frontier Kirk Denbow
1952 The Steel Trap James Osborne
1953 Niagara George Loomis
1953 Egypt by Three Narrator
1953 A Blueprint for Murder Whitney Cameron
1955 Special Delivery John Adams
1955 Bedevilled Flight announcer at the airport Voice, Uncredited
1956 The Bottom of the Bottle P.M. Martin
1956 The Killer Is Loose Detective Sam Wagner
1957 The Halliday Brand Daniel Halliday
1958 Touch of Evil Coroner Uncredited
1958 From the Earth to the Moon Victor Barbicane
1960 The Angel Wore Red Hawthorne
1961 The Last Sunset John Breckenridge
1963 Alexander the Great Antigonus TV movie
1964 Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte Dr. Drew Bayliss
1965 The Great Sioux Massacre Major Reno
1965 The Money Trap Dr. Horace Van Tilden
1965 The Tramplers Temple Cordeen
1966 The Oscar Kenneth H. Regan
1966 Brighty of the Grand Canyon Jim Owen
1967 The Hellbenders Col. Jonas
1967 Some May Live Col. Woodward
1967 Jack of Diamonds Ace of Diamonds
1968 Days of Fire Destil
1968 Petulia Mr. Danner
1968 White Comanche Sheriff Logan
1969 The Lonely Profession Martin Bannister TV movie
1969 Latitude Zero Captain Craig McKenzie
1969 Keene
1970 Cutter's Trail General Spalding TV movie; failed series pilot
1970 The Grasshopper Richard Morgan
1970 Tora! Tora! Tora! Henry L. Stimson
1971 Assault on the Wayne Admiral TV movie
1971 Do You Take This Stranger? Dr. Robert Carson TV movie
1971 City Beneath the Sea Dr. Ziegler TV movie
1971 Journey to Murder Jeff Wheeler Two 1968 episodes from the UK anthology TV series Journey to the Unknown
1971 The Abominable Dr. Phibes Dr. Vesalius
1971 Lady Frankenstein Dr. Frankenstein
1972 The Screaming Woman George Tresvant TV movie
1972 Doomsday Voyage Captain Jason
1972 Baron Blood Baron Otto von Kleist / Alfred Becker
1972 The Scientific Cardplayer George
1973 The Devil's Daughter Judge Weatherby TV movie
1973 Soylent Green William R. Simonson
1973 F for Fake Special Participant
1973 A Delicate Balance Harry
1975 Syndicate Sadists Paternò
1975 Timber Tramps Greedy sawmill mogul
1976 The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case Dr. Joseph Francis Condon TV movie
1976 A Whisper in the Dark The Professor
1976 Freedom Is Voice TV movie
1977 Twilight's Last Gleaming Secretary of State Arthur Renfrew
1977 Airport '77 Nicholas St. Downs III
1977 Aspen Horton Paine TV movie
1978 Last In, First Out Foster Johnson
1978 Caravans Ambassador Crandall
1978 The Perfect Crime Sir Arthur Dundee
1979 Island of the Fishmen Prof. Ernest Marvin
1979 The Concorde Affair Milland
1979 Guyana: Crime of the Century Richard Gable
1979 Churchill and the Generals General George Marshall TV movie
1980 The Hearse Walter Pritchard
1980 Casino Ed Booker TV movie
1980 Heaven's Gate The Reverend Doctor
1980 Delusion Ivar Langrock
1981 The Survivor Priest (final film role)


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