Joseph Cotten

Acting

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten is best known for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Love Boat, The Rockford Files and Fantasy Island. Joseph Cotten was born on May 15, 1905. Joseph Cotten died on February 6, 1994 at the age of 88.

Born
May 15, 1905
Place of birth
Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Died
February 6, 1994 (88 years old)

Biography

Joseph Cheshire Cotten, Jr. (May 15, 1905 – February 6, 1994) was an American actor of stage and film. Cotten achieved prominence on Broadway, starring in the original productions of The Philadelphia Story and Sabrina Fair. He is associated with Orson Welles, leading to appearances in Citizen Kane (1941), The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), Journey into Fear (1943), for which Cotten was also credited with the screenplay, and The Third Man (1949). He was a star in his own right with films such as Shadow of a Doubt (1943), Love Letters (1945), Portrait of Jennie (1948), and The Third Man (1949).

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Joseph Cotten been in?

Joseph Cotten is best known for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Love Boat, The Rockford Files and Fantasy Island.

When was Joseph Cotten born?

Joseph Cotten was born on May 15, 1905. (Petersburg, Virginia, USA)

How old is Joseph Cotten?

Joseph Cotten died on February 6, 1994 at the age of 88.

Updated: October 27, 2026 ·