Joseph Maher
Joseph Maher | |
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Maher as St. Peter in Second Chance, c. 1987 | |
| Born | Joseph Sylvester Maher 29 December 1933 Westport, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | 17 July 1998 (aged 64) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Aughaval Cemetery |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1959–1998 |
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. 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.