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Joe Flynn was a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Joe Flynn was born in Youngstown, Ohio, United States on November 8, 1924. Death is recorded on July 19, 1974, at the age of 49. Schooling on record includes Rayen High School and University of Notre Dame.
My Take
Joe Flynn belongs to a breed of actor I deeply respect: the dependable foil who makes the leads shine. Best remembered as Captain Binghamton on McHale's Navy, he was a Notre Dame man who moved fluidly between stage, film, television, and voice work, and turned up everywhere from Batman to Disney comedies. That versatility tells me he was a true working craftsman rather than a vanity star. Losing him at just 49 in 1974 feels like a story cut short. I keep coming back to performers like him, the reliable engine of an ensemble whose contribution rarely gets the headline it deserves.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joe Flynn
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョー・フリン
- Reading
- じょー・ふりん
- Born
- November 8, 1924 – July 19, 1974
- Origin
- Youngstown, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- Rayen High School
- University
- University of Notre Dame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Flynn born?
Born November 8, 1924.
When did Joe Flynn die?
Died July 19, 1974, aged 49.
Where was Joe Flynn from?
Joe Flynn was from Youngstown, Ohio, United States.
What did Joe Flynn do?
Joe Flynn worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor, actor.
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