Well-known and supported actor Joe Dorsey started acting in the early 70s, with _The Longest Yard and his other relatives owned a music industry in the 50s. Dorsey also does Broadway plays.
Has relatives who own the The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra.
His wife, Sandra Dorsey , is also an actress and co-starred with Joe in Grizzly and Norma Rae .
Served as President of the Georgia Screen Actors Guild from 1977-1979.