Joseph Maher

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Characters played by Joseph Maher

Bishop O'Hara — Sister Act (1992)

Church official overseeing the convent.

Decorator — Mars Attacks! (1996)

Interior designer present at the White House during the evacuation.

Isaac Newboldt — The Shadow (1994)

Character involved in criminal plots or investigations.

Dr. Clement Molloch — The Evil That Men Do (1984)

Dr. Clement Molloch, known as “The Doctor,” is a brutal torturer based in Guatemala who kills victims with electricity and has disfigured miners searching for opal. He uses militia, assassins, and henchmen to hunt Holland, captures Rhiana’s daughter, and is finally killed by the miners he tortured.

Nathan Liebknecht — I.Q. (1994)

A fellow scientist and friend of Albert Einstein. He collaborates with Albert and the other scientists to brainstorm strategies and help Ed successfully conceal his true identity while pursuing Catherine.

The Duke — Under the Rainbow (1981)

An Austrian nobleman traveling with his wife. He is the primary target of a hired assassin, whom the enemy agent mistakenly kills a Japanese tourist instead. He is cornered with his wife during the climax.

Dr. Kalman — I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can (1982)

Barbara's long-term therapist. She initially relies on his guidance and prescription Valium to cope with her crisis, but eventually recognizes that his treatment methods have been ineffective in addressing her underlying dependency issues.

David — The Local Stigmatic (1990)

David is the local celebrity who becomes connected to Graham and Ray's growing anger. As the apparent target of their fixation, he represents the public recognition and social position that the two friends resent. His connection to their violent fantasy helps turn their bitterness and alienation into a dark course of action.

Dr. Alstricht — Killer (1994)

A psychiatrist whom Mick consults after Fiona suffers a psychotic episode. He diagnoses Fiona with an incurable mental illness that will soon destroy her, providing Mick with crucial information about her condition.

Career Overview

Joseph Maher has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1958. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Invaders from Mars Series with 1 titles. Signature works include My Stepmother Is an Alien, The Evil That Men Do, Funny Farm. 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
48
Birth Date
1933-12-29
Birth Place
Westport, County Mayo, Ireland

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1406202), public domain (CC0).