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Joe Negri(1926-2026)

  • Actor
  • Music Department
  • Composer
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Joe Negri in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968)
An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.
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Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
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Joe Negri was born on 10 June 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968), Alongside Night (2014) and Drink, Drank, Drunk (1974). He was married to Joan Barbara Serafini. He died on 30 May 2026 in Scott Township, Pennsylvania, United States.
BornJune 10, 1926
DiedMay 30, 2026(99)
BornJune 10, 1926
DiedMay 30, 2026(99)
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Known for

Lenny Meledandri and Fred Rogers in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968)
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
8.8
TV Series
  • Actor
Official Alongside Night Movie Poster
Alongside Night
2.8
  • Soundtrack("Gypsy Jam")
  • 2014
Morgan Freeman in Drink, Drank, Drunk (1974)
Drink, Drank, Drunk
TV Special
  • Music Department(segment "There's a Tavern in the Town")
  • 1974
Old Friends... New Friends (1978)
Old Friends... New Friends
8.2
TV Series
  • Music Department

Credits

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Actor

  • Lenny Meledandri and Fred Rogers in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968)
    Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
    8.8
    TV Series
    • Handyman Negri
    • Joe Negri
    • Father Elephant ...
    • 1968–2001
  • Kismet (1967)
    Kismet
    7.6
    TV Movie
    • Courtier (uncredited)
    • 1967
  • Fred Rogers in Mister Rogers (1961)
    Mister Rogers
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Handyman Negri
    • Joe Negri
    • Mr. Negri
    • 1964–1966

Music Department

  • Lenny Meledandri and Fred Rogers in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968)
    Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
    8.8
    TV Series
    • musician
    • 1998
  • Old Friends... New Friends (1978)
    Old Friends... New Friends
    8.2
    TV Series
    • musician
    • 1980
  • Morgan Freeman in Drink, Drank, Drunk (1974)
    Drink, Drank, Drunk
    TV Special
    • arranger (segment "There's a Tavern in the Town")
    • 1974
  • Summer Sounds
    TV Movie
    • musician: guitar
    • 1966

Composer

  • Summer Sounds
    TV Movie
    • Composer
    • 1966

Videos9

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Going To School
Clip 2:01
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Going To School
Mister Rogers: Adventures in Friendship
Clip 2:27
Mister Rogers: Adventures in Friendship
Mister Rogers: Adventures in Friendship
Clip 2:27
Mister Rogers: Adventures in Friendship
Trailer #2
Trailer 1:04
Trailer #2
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:25
Official Trailer
Mr. Rogers Neighborhood - What do you do with the mad that you feel?
Trailer 1:56
Mr. Rogers Neighborhood - What do you do with the mad that you feel?
Mister Rogers
Trailer 2:03
Mister Rogers

Personal details

  • Official site
    • joenegri.com
  • Born
    • June 10, 1926
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • May 30, 2026
    • Scott Township, Pennsylvania, United States(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Joan Barbara SerafiniNovember 6, 1954 - May 30, 2026 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Laurie Ann Negri (Bentz)
  • Parents
      Michael John Negri
  • Relatives
      Robert Harold Negri(Sibling)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Negri was an associate professor for 49 years at the University of Pittsburgh, where jazz guitar was first offered as a discipline in higher education, and for 46 years at Duquesne University and Carnegie Mellon University.
  • Nicknames
    • Mr. Negri
    • Handyman Negri

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