Joey Fallon | |
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| Born | Joseph A. Fallon December 24, 1941 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 1993 (aged 52) New York City, U.S. |
| Other names | Joseph Fallon, Joe Fallon |
| Education | Fordham Preparatory School Georgetown University Brooklyn Law School |
| Occupation(s) | Actor; attorney |
| Years active | 1948–1955; 1963–1983 |
| Partner | Ann Phillips |
Joey Fallon (born Joseph A. Fallon;[1] December 24, 1941[2][3] – November 17, 1993), sometimes billed as Joseph Fallon, was an American child actor in television, theater, radio, and film, and—at various times—an attorney, a Democratic district leader in Manhattan, an assistant to New York City Mayor John Lindsay, and campaign director for the then would-be New York State lieutenant governor, Mario Cuomo.[4][1]
- ^ a b "Joseph A. Fallon: Democratic Political Figure, 51". The New York Times. November 19, 1993. p. B6. ProQuest 109153150.
In 1969 and 1970 Mr. Fallon was executive assistant to John Burns, the New York State Democratic leader. In later years he was an aide to Mayor John V. Lindsay and Parks Commissioner August Heckscher. In 1974 Mr. Fallon worked as the director of Mario Cuomo's campaign for lieutenant governor. Mr. Fallon was the leader of New York City's 65th Assembly District in Manhattan from 1977 to 1983. He was a graduate of Georgetown University and Brooklyn Law School, and was a partner in the law firm of Fisher, Fallon, Salerno, Betlesky & Kelly. He was a child actor who appeared starting at age 6 in radio, television, films, theater and commercials. He stopped acting at 13.
- ^ "United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6TRY-KJK7 : 7 June 2024), Jospeh A Fallon, 1984.
- ^ "United States, Public Records, 1970-2009", FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KK4Q-HBX : 12 November 2019), Joseph A Fallon, 1996-2004.
- ^ "Obituaries: Joseph Fallon". Variety. February 23, 1994. p. 18. ProQuest 2362022929.
Joseph Fallon, an attorney and former child actor, died of pancreatic cancer on Nov. 17 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. He was 51. he worked as an actor age 6 to 13 as 'Joey Fallon,' performing in theater, television, radio and film productions, and commercials. He appeared on such television shows as 'Kraft Television Theater,' 'U.S. Steel Hour,' 'Philco Television Playhouse,' 'Hallmark Hall of Fame,' 'Cosmopolitan Theater' and 'Omnibus.' He also had a recurring role on 'The Guiding Light.' His stage credits included 'Design on a Stained Glass Window,' 'Anniversary Waltz' and 'On Borrowed Time.' Fallon is survived by his companion of many years, Ann Phillips.