Joe Flaherty

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Characters played by Joe Flaherty

Western Union Man — Back to the Future Part II (1989)

A 1885 telegraph delivery worker.

Hooft — The Legend of Tarzan (2001)

Gorilla troop member appearing in background scenes.

Harold Weir — Freaks and Geeks (1999)

Harold is one of the Weir parents and is featured in every episode. He is Lindsay Weir and Sam Weir's father, and his family relationship places him at the center of the friction caused when Lindsay joins the freaks and begins challenging her previous academic identity and behavior.

Jeering Fan — Happy Gilmore (1996)

Hostile spectator who frequently heckles Happy during tournaments, representing public skepticism.

Lawyer / General — Heavy Metal (1981)

Physical portrayal of dual authoritative roles.

General Raymond — One Crazy Summer (1986)

The stern father of Ack Ack Raymond. Initially distant from his son, he witnesses Ack Ack's heroic actions during the regatta and ultimately grants him his approval.

Vic — Speed Zone (1989)

Supporting racer in Speed Zone, competes with determination and comedic mishaps.

Father Phillip McNulty — Detroit Rock City (1999)

Father Phillip McNulty is the boarding-school priest guarding Jam. Hawk, disguised as a deliveryman, gives him pizza topped with hallucinogenic mushrooms, drugging him so the friends can rescue Jam and continue their journey toward the concert.

Western Union Man (voice) — Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side (2009)

Voice actor portraying a minor delivery or messenger character.

Chief Berman — Looking for Miracles (1989)

Chief Berman is the director of Camp Hochelaga and the person who interviews Ryan for a counselor position. Ryan hides his lack of qualifications, and Berman is persuaded to offer him the lead counselor role for a group of 10-year-old boys. After Ryan's mother requires Sullivan to go with him, Ryan asks Berman to allow the younger boy to attend.

George Baker — Blue Monkey (1987)

Not mentioned in the provided plot summary.

Mr. Nicholson — Runaway Daughters (1994)

Father figure concerned about his daughter's situation.

Career Overview

Joe Flaherty has 85 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Family Guy Trilogy Collection: Laugh It Up, Fuzzball! with 1 titles. Signature works include Freaks and Geeks, Second City Television, Heavy Metal. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
85
Birth Date
1941-06-21
Birth Place
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q930117), public domain (CC0).