Joseph Anthony

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Anthony (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. Joseph Anthony was born as Joseph Deuster in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 24, 1912. His parents were Leonard Deuster and Sophie Deuster (née Hertz). Anthony attended the University of Wisconsin. He married Perry Wilson. He prepared for the stage at the Pasadena Playhouse from 1931 through 1935 and at the Daykarhanova School from 1935 through 1937. Anthony served in the United States Army in World War II from 1942 through 1946. Joseph Anthony made his New York City directorial debut in April 1948 directing a production of Celebration at the Maxine Elliott Theatre. In 1954, Anthony directed the original production of The Rainmaker, a play of which he would later direct the film adaptation. From March 1960 through March 1961, Anthony successfully opened the original Broadway productions of four shows which ran simultaneously: The Best Man…

Directed

1. The Rainmaker (1956) — Director
2. Tomorrow (1972) — Director
3. All in a Night's Work (1961) — Director
4. The Matchmaker (1958) — Director
5. Career (1959) — Director
6. American Playhouse (1982) — Director
7. Conquered City (1962) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) — Fred Macy
2. Hat, Coat and Glove (1934) — Minor Role (uncredited)