Occupation Actor Role Actor Name Joseph Cortese | Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Years active 1973–present Children Jack Cortese | |
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Born February 22, 1948 (age 76) ( 1948-02-22 ) Paterson, New Jersey Spouse Kim Delaney (m. 1989–1994) Movies American History X, Evilspeak, Go Go Tales, Illicit Dreams, Against the Ropes Similar People Kim Delaney, Charles Grant, Andrew Stevens, Tony Kaye, Charles S Dutton |
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Joseph Cortese (born February 22, 1948) is an American actor who had major roles in films such as Windows (1980), Evilspeak (1981) and Monsignor (1982).
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Early life

Cortese was born on February 22, 1948 in Paterson, New Jersey. He went to Midwestern College where he earned his BA in theatre. Cortese went to New York City the train under Milton Katselas.
Career

Cortese has had major roles in films such as Windows (1980), Evilspeak (1981) and Monsignor (1982). His other film appearances include roles in Arizona Slim (1974), Jessi's Girls (1975), The Death Collector (1976), Deadly Illusion (1987), Ruby (1992), Illicit Dreams (1994), American History X (1998) and Against the Ropes (2004).
Personal life

Cortese was married to actress Kim Delaney from 1989 until their divorce in 1994. They have a son, Jack, who was born in 1990.