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Joe Flaherty Net Worth

By Liam Parker |


Joe Flaherty net worth is
$400,000

Joe Flaherty Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family

Joe Flaherty (born June 21, 1941) is a American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work on the Canadian sketch comedy SCTV from 1976 to 1984 (on which he also served as a writer), and as Harold Weir on Freaks and Geeks. 
Net Worth$400,000
Date Of BirthJune 21, 1941
Place Of BirthPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Height6' 1" (1.85 m)
OccupationActor
ProfessionActor, Writer, Producer
SpouseMary Choshller -Present
NicknamesJoe Flaherty, Flaherty, Joe
Star SignCancer
#Quote
1We will never have that chance [of doing SCTV] again. We will never get that kind of a shot at it.
2If you don't hop aboard the change train, you're gonna get derailed.
#Fact
1He appeared in three films written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale: 1941 (1979), Used Cars (1980) and Back to the Future Part II (1989). The latter two films were also directed by Zemeckis.
2Was notorious at Second City for improvising midway through a sketch that would catch the performer off guard, making it difficult for them to improvise given what he had ad libbed.
3Father of Gudrun Flaherty.
4Joe has joined the faculty of Humber College's Comedy: Writing & Performance course.
5Brother of comedy writer Paul Flaherty.
6He was raised in Pittsburgh, and did not come to Toronto until the early 70s for the Second City theatre.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
National Security2003Owen Fergus
The True Meaning of Christmas Specials2002TV MovieBing Crosby
A Nero Wolfe Mystery2002TV SeriesDr. Vollmer
Frasier2002TV SeriesHerm Evans
Slackers2002Mr. Leonard
Maybe It's Me2002TV SeriesChaz
Royal Canadian Air Farce2002TV Series
The Santa Claus Brothers2001TV MovieSnorkel (voice)
The Legend of Tarzan2001TV SeriesHooft
Primetime Glick2001TV SeriesClay Glick
Go Fish2001TV SeriesDr. Frank Troutner
That '70s Show2001TV SeriesBryan
Freddy Got Fingered2001William (uncredited)
The Industry2001TV SeriesDon Douglas
Even Stevens2001TV SeriesMr. Rupert
Freaks and Geeks1999-2000TV SeriesHarold Weir
Mentors2000TV SeriesJames Naismith
The Daily Blade2000TV Series
Detroit Rock City1999Father McNulty
Dogmatic1999
Traders1999TV SeriesMcGraff
Contempt of Court1998TV MovieJudge Reinhold
Police Academy: The Series1997-1998TV SeriesCmdt. Stuart Hefilfinger
The Don's Analyst1997TV MovieDr. Lowell Royce
The Wrong Guy1997Fred Holden
Snowboard Academy1996VideoMr. Barry
Ellen1996TV SeriesPerry
Happy Gilmore1996Jeering Fan
The Louie Show1996TV SeriesMr. Wells
Dream On1996TV SeriesStoo
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show1995TV MovieLyle Lovett
Stuart Saves His Family1995Cousin Ray
Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare1995TV MovieKevin Dooley
Dinosaurs1993-1994TV SeriesElder / Chief Elder
Hardball1994TV SeriesButt Winnick
Rebel Highway1994TV SeriesMr. Nicholson
A Pig's Tale1994VideoMilt
Phenom1994TV SeriesFather O'Malley
Nurses1994TV Series
Maniac Mansion1990-1993TV SeriesDr. Fred Edison
Little Dracula1991TV SeriesBig Dracula (voice)
Morton & Hayes1991TV SeriesThug
Back to the Beanstalk1990TV MovieThe Chili Bean Leader
Making Real Funny Home Videos1990ShortCount Floyd Robertson
Monsters1990TV SeriesSherwin
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood1989TV MovieGene Siskel
Back to the Future Part II1989Western Union Man
Married with Children1989TV SeriesDr. Plierson
Wedding Band1989Peter
Looking for Miracles1989TV MovieChief Berman
Speed Zone1989Vic DeRubis
Who's Harry Crumb?1989Doorman
Kid Safe: The Video1988Video shortCount Floyd
The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley1988TV SeriesCount Floyd
The Best of SCTV1988TV MovieGuy Caballero / Various Characters
CBS Summer Playhouse1988TV SeriesRegis Rogan
Blue Monkey1987George Baker
Innerspace1987Waiting Room Patient
One Crazy Summer1986General Raymond
Club Paradise1986Pilot
Dave Thomas: The Incredible Time Travels of Henry Osgood1986TV MovieBill Sykes
The Hitchhiker1986TV SeriesThe Chemist
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas1985TV MovieCharlton Heston
George Burns Comedy Week1985TV SeriesTerry
Follow That Bird1985Sid Sleaze
Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour 19841985VideoCount Floyd
Johnny Dangerously1984Deathrow Inmate (uncredited)
SCTV Channel1983-1984TV SeriesVarious
Going Berserk1983Chick Leff
SCTV Network1981-1983TV SeriesVarious / Marcello Gassman / Floyd Robertson / ...
Heavy Metal1981Lawyer (segment "Captain Sternn") / General (segment "So Beautiful and So Dangerous") (voice)
Stripes1981Border Guard (as Joseph P. Flaherty)
By Design1981Veteran father
SCTV1976-1981TV SeriesVarious Guy Caballero Count Floyd ...
From Cleveland1980TV MovieVarious
Used Cars1980Sam Slaton (as Joseph P. Flaherty)
Double Negative1980Roger
Nothing Personal1980Patrol Car Policeman #2
19411979Raoul Lipschitz (as Joseph P. Flaherty)
King of Kensington1978TV SeriesFast Frankie
The David Steinberg Show1976-1977TV SeriesKirk Dirkwood Kirk Maintenance Man #2
The Sunshine Hour1976TV SeriesRegular
Tunnel Vision1976Carl Michaelevich (as Joseph O'Flaherty)
Nightlife2014/IShortCount Floyd
Call Me Fitz2012TV SeriesMayor Andrews
I, Martin Short, Goes Home2012TV MovieAtticus Finch
The Life & Times of Tim2011-2012TV SeriesSecurity Guard / Frank
Family Guy2008-2011TV SeriesVatican Messenger Western Union Man
Caution: May Contain Nuts2008-2010TV SeriesCount Floyd
American Dad!2009TV SeriesCar Door Owner
The Dead Beat2008TV MovieBuzz Thompkins
Robson Arms2007-2008TV SeriesRamon Garcia
Summerhood2008Camp Director
This Is My Friend2007TV ShortPrincipal Doherty
The Business2007TV SeriesMr. Dawson
Uncle Joe's Cartoon Playhouse2006TV SeriesUncle Joe
Crazy for Christmas2005TV MovieRoger The Doorman / Roger the Doorman
Chilly Beach2005TV SeriesAntoine DelVecchio
Tilt2005TV SeriesCasino Player from Aliquippa
A Dairy Tale2004Video shortJeb, the goat (voice)
Phil the Alien2004The Beaver (voice)
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy2004Texas TV Station Manager (scenes deleted)
Home on the Range2004Jeb, the Goat (voice)
Puppets Who Kill2004TV SeriesJoe
Rio Loco2004
The Super Popular Show2004TV SeriesUncle Mantis Cornchunder
The King of Queens2001-2003TV SeriesFather McAndrew
Clone High2002-2003TV SeriesAbe's Foster Dad

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated2012TV Series written by - 1 episode
CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
My Husband's Secret Life1998TV Movie novel
Maniac Mansion1991-1993TV Series writer - 6 episodes
Morton & Hayes1991TV Series written by - 1 episode
Partners in Life1990TV Movie
The Best of SCTV1988TV Movie
CBS Summer Playhouse1988TV Series teleplay - 1 episode
Really Weird Tales1987TV Movie
SCTV Channel1983-1984TV Series writer - 18 episodes
SCTV NetworkTV Series written by - 39 episodes, 1981 - 1983 head writer - 4 episodes, 1981 - 1982
SCTVTV Series writer - 77 episodes, 1976 - 1981 head writer - 26 episodes, 1980 - 1981 written by - 1 episode, 1976

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Partners in Life1990TV Movie producer
The Best of SCTV1988TV Movie producer
CBS Summer Playhouse1988TV Series executive producer - 1 episode
Really Weird Tales1987TV Movie executive producer
SCTVTV Series producer - 49 episodes, 1976 - 1979 associate producer - 1 episode, 1976

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Maniac Mansion1991-1993TV Series 5 episodes

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Legend of Tarzan2001TV Series performer: "Made in the Shade"

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Too Young to Die2012TV Series documentaryHimself
CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival2008TV SeriesHimself - Host
Second City's Next Comedy Legend2007TV SeriesHimself - Judge
eTalk Daily2007TV SeriesHimself
Second City: First Family of Comedy2006TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
The Fringe: Acting Up2006TV Movie documentaryHimself
Distinguished Artists2005TV SeriesHimself
Biography1995TV Series documentaryHimself
Friends of Gilda1993TV MovieHimself
Late Night with David Letterman1982-1991TV SeriesHimself - Guest / Himself
The Second City Toronto 15th Anniversary1988TV MovieHimself / Mickey
Baloney1988TV SeriesHimself
Really Weird Tales1987TV MovieHimself - Host
The Second City 25th Anniversary Special1985TV SpecialHimself
SCTV1981TV SeriesHimself
Playboy After Dark1969TV SeriesVarious

Archive Footage

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1995Earle Grey AwardGemini Awards
1990GeminiGemini AwardsBest Performance by a Supporting ActorLooking for Miracles (1989)
1983Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music ProgramSCTV Network 90 (1981)
1982Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music ProgramSCTV Network 90 (1981)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2003GeminiGemini AwardsBest Performance or Host in a Variety Program or SeriesThe True Meaning of Christmas Specials (2002)
1984ACECableACE AwardsWriting a Comedy or Music ProgramSCTV Channel (1983)
1983Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music ProgramSCTV Network 90 (1981)
1983Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music ProgramSCTV Network 90 (1981)
1983Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music ProgramSCTV Network 90 (1981)
1983Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music ProgramSCTV Network 90 (1981)
1982Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music ProgramSCTV Network 90 (1981)
1982Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music ProgramSCTV Network 90 (1981)
1982Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music ProgramSCTV Network 90 (1981)

Known for movies

SCTV (1976-1981)
as Various / Guy Caballero / Count Floyd / Floyd Robe

Maniac Mansion (1990-1993)
as Dr. Fred Edison

SCTV Network (1981-1983)
as Various / Floyd Robertson / Guy Cabinerra / Marcel

Happy Gilmore (1996)
as Jeering Fan