Brother-in-law of Mrs. Nicholas M. Schenck.
Even after they divorced, Schenck continued to act as Norma Talmadge's financial advisor and guide her business affairs.
Ex-brother-in-law of Natalie Talmadge and Constance Talmadge.
Ex-son-in-law of Margaret Talmadge.
His last name was pronounced "Skenk", but he was referred to as "Joe Skunk" by his arch-rival, Louis B. Mayer.
One of the 36 founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
Uncle of Niki Dantine and Nicholas Nayfack.