Joseph Depew

Joseph Depew (July 11, 1912 – October 30, 1988) was an American television director and producer and actor.

Early years Born on July 11, 1912,

Career Depew began his career as a child stage actor at the age of three. He was influenced by his mother, also a stage performer. He later worked as a second unit director or an assistant director in 22 films and 26 television series episodes. He directed numerous episodes across the first six seasons of The Beverly Hillbillies, an actor in 14 films, an assistant producer in 11 episodes of The Bob Cummings Show and a production manager in one movie.

Depew's work on Broadway included portraying Andrew Lane Jr. in The Hero (1921).

Personal life and death Depew was married to Dorothy Depew. They had eight children. On October 30, 1988, Depew died at the age of 76 in Escondido, California.

Selected filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 1922 Timothy's Quest Timothy 1923 The Daring Years LaMotte son 1923 The Steadfast Heart Angus Burke, as a child 1924 The Fifth Horseman Sonny 1925 The Swan Prince George 1929 Sweetie Freddie Fry 1931 Seas Beneath Naval reservist Uncredited 1941 Niagara Falls Elevator Boy Uncredited 1944 The Bridge of San Luis Rey Assistant director 1945 Captain Kidd Assistant director 1946 The Diary of a Chambermaid Assistant director 1947 Intrigue Assistant director 1948 Lulu Belle Assistant directorCredited as Joseph DePew 1949 Mrs. Mike Assistant directorCredited as Joseph DePew 1950 The Golden Gloves Story Assistant directorCredited as Joseph Depew 1952 Park Row Assistant director Television Year Title Role Notes 1953–1961 The Jack Benny Program Assistant director, 6 episodes 1955–1958 The Bob Cummings Show Assistant director, 15 episodes 1962–1963 Don't Call Me Charlie! Director, unknown number of episodes 1963 Petticoat Junction Assistant director, 3 episodes 1963–1969 The Beverly Hillbillies Director, 144 episodes