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Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Actor · born 15 May 1905 · Petersburg, Virginia, USA

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).

Where to start: Citizen Kane (1941).

As actor 103

TV shows 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Joseph Cotten movie?

By viewer score, Citizen Kane (1941) at 8.0/10.

What are Joseph Cotten’s most popular movies?

Citizen Kane, The Third Man, Touch of Evil.

How many movies has Joseph Cotten made?

103 films on TMDB, 103 as actor.

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