Joe Carberry was born to Irish-American parents at St. Vincent Hospital in New York City's West Village. He spent 10 years training at the Gramercy Boxing Gym on 14th St. Enlisted in the Marines and did a tour in Vietnam (1967-68). Was at Woodstock '69. Studied with Sanford Meisner, William Esper and Robert Neff Williams. Created the theater role of Longshoe Charlie Murphy in the "Short Eyes" and repeated his part in the film version. Taught Middle & High School in LAUSD (Special Education) for 12 years. He resides in Los Angeles with his two children, MaJah & Aidan.