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Frank Puglia
Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy · b. Mar 8, 1892
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Francesco Giuseppe "Frank" Puglia (9 March 1892 – 25 October 1975) was an Italian-American film actor. He had small, but memorable roles in films including Casablanca (a Moroccan rug merchant), Now, Voyager and The Jungle Book.
KNOWN FOR
Columbo
1973
Bonanza
1966
Ironside
1970
Mannix
1969
The Fugitive
1967
Dr. Kildare
1965
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1966
The Untouchables
1961
I Dream of Jeannie
1967
Rawhide
1960
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1967
The Rookies
1973
FILMOGRAPHY
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Movies
TV
Acting
187
1975
Mr. Ricco
as Uncle Enzo
1973
The Rookies
1973
Columbo
as Janitor at Winery (uncredited)
1972
Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole
as Mr. Alissandro
1970
To Rome with Love
1970
Ironside
as Jose Fuente
1969
Mannix
as Grandfather Bertelli
1969
Mayberry R.F.D.
as Mr. Morelli
1968
The High Chaparral
as Miguel
1968
The Flying Nun
as Father Dominic
1967
A Bell for Adano
as Afronti
1967
The Spy in the Green Hat
as Padre
1967
I Dream of Jeannie
as Salvatori
1967
That Girl
as Restaurant Owner
1967
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
as Papa
1967
Run for Your Life
as Ignacio Romero
1967
The Fugitive
as Compadre
1966
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as Guide
1966
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as Padre Francisco
1966
Bonanza
as Brother Nicholas
1965
The Sword of Ali Baba
as Cassim
1965
Dr. Kildare
as Joe Crosetti
1965
Hazel
as Signor Angelo
1964
The Outer Limits
as Father Fontana
1962
Girls! Girls! Girls!
as Papa Stavros
1962
Sam Benedict
as Ricco
1961
Letter to Loretta
as Guido Racelli
1961
The Untouchables
as Carlo Giovanni
1961
The Untouchables
as Carlo Feruzzi
1960
Rawhide
as Father Sebastian
1960
Law of the Plainsman
as Don Esteban Ramores
1960
The Texan
as Carlos Moreno
1960
The Detectives
as Guido
1960
The Third Man
as Aldo Villano
1960
Lock-Up
as Niclo Donati
1959
Cry Tough
as Lavandero
1959
The Black Orchid
as Henry Gallo
1959
The Killers of Mussolini
as Cardinal
1959
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
1959
Tightrope
as Gino Angelico
1959
The Millionaire
as Papa Pucci
1959
The Untouchables
as Joe Flores (uncredited)
1958
Broken Arrow
as Judson
1957
20 Million Miles to Earth
as Dr. Leonardo
1957
Duel at Apache Wells
as Señor Valdez
1957
Child of Trouble
as Green Sr.
1957
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
as Rossi
1956
Accused of Murder
as Cesar Cipriano
1956
The Burning Hills
as Tio Perico
1956
Serenade
as Manuel Montes
1956
The First Texan
as Pepe
1956
The Millionaire
as Salvatore Michelangelo Buonarotti
1956
Father Knows Best
as Mr. Amaldi
1955
Lux Video Theatre
as Father Pensovecchio
1955
Frontier
1955
Passport to Danger
as Police Chief
1954
The Shanghai Story
as Mr. Chang
1954
Casanova's Big Night
as Carabaccio
1954
A Star Is Born
as Bruno (uncredited)
1954
The Lone Wolf
as Papa Crocetti
1953
The Bandits of Corsica
as Riggio
1953
The Steel Lady
as Sheik Taras
1953
Son of Belle Starr
as Manuel
1953
The Caddy
as Mr. Spezzato
1953
Chevron Theatre
1951
Racket Squad
1950
Black Hand
as Carlo Sabballera
1950
Walk Softly, Stranger
as A.J. Corelli
1950
Federal Agent at Large
as Angelo 'Angel' Badillo
1950
The Desert Hawk
as Ahmed Bey
1950
Captain Carey, U.S.A.
as Luigi
1949
Colorado Territory
as Brother Tomas
1949
Special Agent
as Grandfather Devereaux
1949
Bagdad
as Saleel
1949
Bride of Vengeance
as Bolfi
1948
Dream Girl
as Antonio
1948
Joan of Arc
as Nicolas de Houppeville, judge
1947
Brute Force
as Ferrara
1947
Fiesta
as Doctor
1947
My Favorite Brunette
as Baron Montay
1947
The Lost Moment
as Pietro
1947
Escape Me Never
as The Guide
1947
Easy Come, Easy Go
as Grocer
1947
Road to Rio
as Rodrigues
1947
Stallion Road
as Pelon
1946
Without Reservations
as Ortega
1945
Week-End at the Waldorf
as Emile
1945
Blood on the Sun
as Prince Tatsugi
1945
A Song to Remember
as Monsieur Jollet (uncredited)
1944
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
as Prince Cassim
1944
Together Again
as Leonardo (uncredited)
1944
Brazil
as Señor Machado
1944
Tall in the Saddle
as Talo (uncredited)
1944
This Is the Life
as Music Teacher
1944
Passage to Marseille
as Older Guard (uncredited)
1943
Phantom of the Opera
as Villeneuve
1943
Tarzan's Desert Mystery
as Magistrate
1943
Pilot #5
as Nikola
1943
Casablanca
as Arab Vendor (uncredited)
1943
Princess O'Rourke
as Greek Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
1943
For Whom the Bell Tolls
as Captain Gomez
1943
Action in the North Atlantic
as Capt. Carpolis (uncredited)
1943
Around the World
as Native Dealer
1943
Background to Danger
as Syrian Vendor (uncredited)
1943
Mission to Moscow
as Trial Judge Ulrich (uncredited)
1942
Jungle Book
as The Pundit
1942
Always in My Heart
as Joe Borelli
1942
Escape from Hong Kong
as Kosura
1942
Secret Agent of Japan
as Eminescu
1942
Now, Voyager
as Giuseppe (uncredited)
1942
Who Is Hope Schuyler?
as Baggott
1942
The Boogie Man Will Get You
as Silvio Baciagalupi
1941
Billy the Kid
as Pedro Gonzales
1941
That Night in Rio
as Pedro, Manuel's Valet
1941
Law of the Tropics
as Tito
1941
The Parson of Panamint
as Joaquin Fuentes
1940
Down Argentine Way
as Montero
1940
Charlie Chan in Panama
as Achmed Halide
1940
Torrid Zone
as Police Chief Juan Rodriguez
1940
The Fatal Hour
as Harry 'Hardway' Lockett
1940
Arise, My Love
as Father Jacinto
1940
Love, Honor and Oh-Baby!
as Headwaiter
1940
Rangers of Fortune
as Stefan
1940
The Mark of Zorro
as Proprietor
1940
Castle on the Hudson
as Tony - Prisoner in Death Row (uncredited)
1940
'Til We Meet Again
as Mexican Bartender (uncredited)
1940
No, No, Nanette
as Art Critic
1940
Behind the News
as Tomas Almedo
1940
Meet the Wildcat
as Chief of Police
1940
The Flag of Humanity
as Henry Dunant (uncredited)
1939
Maisie
as Ernie
1939
The Girl and the Gambler
as Gomez
1939
Zaza
as Rug Dealer
1939
In Name Only
as Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)
1939
City in Darkness
as Gendarme at Steamship Office
1939
Code of the Secret Service
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
1939
Pirates of the Skies
1939
In Old Caliente
as Don José Vargas
1939
The Spellbinder
as Headwaiter (uncredited)
1939
Lady of the Tropics
as Telegraph Office Clerk
1939
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
as Handwriting Expert (uncredited)
1939
Balalaika
as Ivan (uncredited)
1939
Forged Passport
as Chief Miguel
1939
Mystery of the White Room
as Tony
1938
Mannequin
as Striking Seaman (Uncredited)
1938
Barefoot Boy
as Hank
1938
Dramatic School
as Alphonse
1938
Sharpshooters
as Ivan
1938
I'll Give a Million
as Citizen
1938
Invisible Enemy
as Signor Bramucci
1938
Rascals
as Florist
1938
Tropic Holiday
as Co-Pilot (uncredited)
1938
The Shining Hour
as Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited)
1938
Joaquin Murrieta
as Bronco, Murrieta Spy (uncredited)
1937
Bulldog Drummond's Revenge
as Draven Nogais
1937
The Firefly
as Pablo (uncredited)
1937
Mama Steps Out
as Priest
1937
Seventh Heaven
as Postman (uncredited)
1937
Song of the City
as Tony
1937
You Can't Have Everything
as Waiter at Romano's (uncredited)
1937
We Have Our Moments
as Customs Inspector (uncredited)
1937
Beg, Borrow or Steal
as French Detective Looking for Summitt (uncredited)
1937
Exclusive
as Johnny
1937
A Doctor's Diary
as Louie
1937
When You're in Love
as Carlos
1937
The Bride Wore Red
as Alberto
1936
Fatal Lady
as Felipe (uncredited)
1936
The Devil Is a Sissy
as 'Grandma'
1936
Wife vs. Secretary
as Havana Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
1936
The Gay Desperado
as López
1936
The Public Pays
as Moran's Hood (uncredited)
1935
The Perfect Gentleman
as Waiter (uncredited)
1935
Okay, José
as Comandante Capitán Lopez
1935
Captain Blood
as French Officer (uncredited)
1935
The Melody Lingers on
as Giuseppe
1934
Men in White
as Dr. Vitale
1934
Viva Villa!
as Pancho Villa's Father
1934
Chained
as Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)
1934
One More River
as Waiter (Uncredited)
1933
Dinner at Eight
as Butler (uncredited)
1933
The Solitaire Man
as Waiter
1928
The Man Who Laughs
as Clown (uncredited)
1925
The Beautiful City
as Carlo Gillardi
1924
Romola
as Adolfo Spini
1924
Isn't Life Wonderful
as Theodor
1922
Fascination
as Nema
1921
Orphans of the Storm
as Pierre