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Joe Garagiola

Acting

Born February 12, 1926 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Died March 23, 2016

Also known as Joe Garagiola Sr. · Joseph Garagiola

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Biography

Joseph Henry Garagiola Sr. (February 12, 1926 – March 23, 2016) was an American professional baseball catcher, and later a radio and television personality with a varied career.

Awards & recognition

  • Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Ford C. Frick Award
  • Peabody Awards
  • St. Louis Walk of Fame

Filmography6 titles

Good Will Hunting

1997Thanks

Catch Me If You Can

2002as Joe Garagiola

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self

Police Story

1973

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948as Self

Father of the Pride

2004as Self - Today Show (voice)