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Constantine Romanoff

Known For
Acting
Born
August 21, 1881 in Dielingen, Germany
Died
February 8, 1969
Active Years
1925–1966 (42 Years)
Total Credits
77 credits in database
Acting Born Aug 21, 1881 Died Feb 8, 1969 Dielingen, Germany 77 credits
77
Total Credits
1925–1966
42 Years Career Span
15
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Constantine Romanoff works in acting. Born August 21, 1881 in Dielingen, Germany. Died February 8, 1969. Archytele tracks 77 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

It's a Wonderful Life

as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Film

The Black Swan

as Pirate (uncredited)

Naruto

as Horn Factory Workman
Film

The Shadow

as Harvey
Film

Ninotchka

as Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
Film

Another Thin Man

as Tall Father in Derby (uncredited)
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People Magazine Presents: Crimes of the 90s

as Spectator at Accident (uncredited)
Film

After the Thin Man

as Wrestler at Party (uncredited)

MasterChef Celebrity Argentina

as Executioner (uncredited)
Film

The Son of Kong

as Bill, a Sailor
Film

Freaks

as Man bringing Friedas Horse (uncredited)
Film

Scarface

as Henchman (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Harold Lloyd 1 shared title
Jobyna Ralston 1 shared title
Walter James 1 shared title
Leo Willis 1 shared title
Olin Francis 1 shared title
Eddie Boland 1 shared title
Frank Lanning 1 shared title
Ralph Yearsley 1 shared title
Mabel Shoulters 1 shared title
Josephine the Monkey 1 shared title

Career timeline

Spaceship to the Unknown
It's a Wonderful Life
The Vampire's GhostHangover SquareDillinger
Mission to MoscowThe Moon Is Down
The Black SwanMoontideFour Jacks and a Jill
Confirm or Deny
The Long Voyage HomeSaps at SeaDeadwood DickFlorianTerry and the Pirates
NinotchkaAnother Thin ManBalalaika$1,000 a TouchdownI Stole a Million
Meet the GirlsProfessor BewareGarden of the MoonThe Canary Comes AcrossJuvenile Court
The Soldier and the LadyMan Of The PeopleDaughter of Shanghai
After the Thin ManFlash GordonRoad GangGive Us This NightSutter's Gold
Naughty MariettaIf You Could Only CookThe Devil Is a WomanDon't Bet on BlondesStolen Harmony
Sixteen Fathoms DeepThe Affairs of Cellini
The Son of KongMary Stevens, M.D.Whistling in the DarkPerils of Pauline
FreaksScarfaceIsland of Lost SoulsThe Beast of the CityToo Busy to Work
Scratch-As-Catch-CanThe Yellow TicketAmbassador BillShips of Hate
Wolf SongEternal LoveCondemned!
FazilSharp Shooters
The Kid BrotherThe Tender Hour
For Heaven's SakeThe Temptress
Lady of the Night

Full Filmography

77 titles
  • Spaceship to the Unknown (1966) as Monkey-Man (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • It's a Wonderful Life (1946) as Bar Patron (uncredited)
  • The Vampire's Ghost (1945) as Sailor
  • Hangover Square (1945)
  • Dillinger (1945) as Convict in Mess Hall (uncredited)
  • Mission to Moscow (1943) as Accused Member of O.G.P.U. (uncredited)
  • The Moon Is Down (1943) as Villager (uncredited)
  • The Black Swan (1942) as Pirate (uncredited)
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  • Moontide (1942) as Barfly (uncredited)
  • Four Jacks and a Jill (1942) as Noodle's Henchman (uncredited)
  • Confirm or Deny (1941) as Romanoff - Masseur
  • The Long Voyage Home (1940) as Big Frank
  • Saps at Sea (1940) as Horn Factory Workman
  • Deadwood Dick (1940) as Butch
  • Florian (1940) as Russian
  • Terry and the Pirates (1940) as Henchman Krench
  • Captain Caution (1940) as Sailor
  • The Shadow (1940) as Harvey
  • The Green Archer (1940) as West
  • Ninotchka (1939) as Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
  • Another Thin Man (1939) as Tall Father in Derby (uncredited)
  • Balalaika (1939) as (uncredited)
  • $1,000 a Touchdown (1939) as Duke (uncredited)
  • I Stole a Million (1939) as Wrestler (uncredited)
  • Daughter of the Tong (1939) as Henchman
  • Kid Nightingale (1939) as Bald Wrestler (uncredited)
  • Let Freedom Ring (1939) as Russian (uncredited)
  • Meet the Girls (1938) as Tiny
  • Professor Beware (1938) as Bearded Man
  • Garden of the Moon (1938) as Man Cutting In at Dance (uncredited)
  • The Canary Comes Across (1938) as Convict (uncredited)
  • Juvenile Court (1938) as Spectator at Accident (uncredited)
  • The Soldier and the Lady (1937) as Executioner (Uncredited)
  • Man Of The People (1937) as Hobo (uncredited)
  • Daughter of Shanghai (1937) as Russian Alien (uncredited)
  • After the Thin Man (1936) as Wrestler at Party (uncredited)
  • Flash Gordon (1936) as Monkey Man (uncredited)
  • Road Gang (1936) as Tangle-Eye - Convict at Farm (uncredited)
  • Give Us This Night (1936) as Fisherman
  • Sutter's Gold (1936) as Bald Tallest Seaman - Slave Ship
  • Naughty Marietta (1935) as Pirate (uncredited)
  • If You Could Only Cook (1935) as Lefty - Rossini's Driver (uncredited)
  • The Devil Is a Woman (1935) as Man Blowing Smoke (uncredited)
  • Don't Bet on Blondes (1935) as Gangster (Uncredited)
  • Stolen Harmony (1935) as Piccolo Player (uncredited)
  • The Nitwits (1935) as Singing Prisoner
  • Broadway Hostess (1935) as Man in Gym (uncredited)
  • People Will Talk (1935) as Prettyboy Plotsky
  • Sixteen Fathoms Deep (1934) as Kargas - Tall Crewman
  • The Affairs of Cellini (1934) as Executioner (uncredited)
  • The Son of Kong (1933) as Bill, a Sailor
  • Mary Stevens, M.D. (1933) as Dynamite Schultz (uncredited)
  • Whistling in the Dark (1933) as Cossack (uncredited)
  • Perils of Pauline (1933) as Tyrone
  • Freaks (1932) as Man bringing Friedas Horse (uncredited)
  • Scarface (1932) as Henchman (uncredited)
  • Island of Lost Souls (1932) as Beast (uncredited)
  • The Beast of the City (1932) as Identifying Witness (uncredited)
  • Too Busy to Work (1932) as Axel
  • Movie Crazy (1932) as Duval (Uncredited)
  • Chandu the Magician (1932) as One of Roxor's Henchmen (uncredited)
  • Devil on Deck (1932) as Swede
  • The Promoter (1932) as Strangler
  • Scratch-As-Catch-Can (1931)
  • The Yellow Ticket (1931) as Reveller / Prison Guard
  • Ambassador Bill (1931) as Sniper on Balcony
  • Ships of Hate (1931) as Hans
  • Wolf Song (1929) as Rube Thatcher
  • Eternal Love (1929) as Villager
  • Condemned! (1929) as Brute Convict
  • Fazil (1928) as Executioner
  • Sharp Shooters (1928) as Swedish Captain (uncredited)
  • The Kid Brother (1927) as Sandoni
  • The Tender Hour (1927) as Gorki
  • For Heaven's Sake (1926) as Mug (uncredited)
  • The Temptress (1926) as Duras Henchman (uncredited)
  • Lady of the Night (1925) as Dance Hall Patron (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Constantine Romanoff best known for?

Constantine Romanoff is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including It's a Wonderful Life (1946), The Black Swan (1942), Naruto (2002), The Shadow (1940).

When and where was Constantine Romanoff born?

Constantine Romanoff was born on August 21, 1881 in Dielingen, Germany. They passed away on February 8, 1969.

How many credits does Constantine Romanoff have?

Constantine Romanoff has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1925 to 1966.

What is Constantine Romanoff's background in cinema and television?

German born Constantine Romanoff (born Friedrich William Heinrich August Meyer) was, in America, initially a professional wrestler, then became also a screen actor, appearing usually in uncredited roles.

Constantine Romanoff by the numbers

77credits
77films
0TV series
1925–1966active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • It's a Wonderful Life (1946) as Bar Patron (uncredited) — aged about 64
  • Freaks (1932) as Man bringing Friedas Horse (uncredited) — aged about 50
  • Ninotchka (1939) as Man in Restaurant (uncredited) — aged about 57
  • Scarface (1932) as Henchman (uncredited) — aged about 50
  • The Shadow (1940) as Harvey — aged about 58
  • After the Thin Man (1936) as Wrestler at Party (uncredited) — aged about 54

Full filmography (77) Born on August 21 In memoriam 1969

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