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Frank Puglia

Acting Born Mar 8, 1892 Died Oct 26, 1975 Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy 186 credits
186
Total Credits
1921–1975
55 Years Career Span
60
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Frank Puglia works in acting. Born March 8, 1892 in Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy. Died October 26, 1975. Archytele tracks 186 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The China Syndrome

1979
Film

The Color Purple

as Janitor at Winery (uncredited)

Mayberry R.F.D.

as Mr. Morelli

Ironside

as Jose Fuente
Film

Violette Nozière

as Grandfather Bertelli
Film

Hide and Seek

as Miguel
Film

Sophie Scholl: The Final Days

as Father Dominic
Film

The Spy in the Green Hat

as Padre
Film

Agnes and His Brothers

as Restaurant Owner

I Dream of Jeannie

as Salvatori
Film

The Tattoo

as Ignacio Romero

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

as Papa

Frequent co-stars

Bob Hope 2 shared titles
Lon Chaney Jr. 2 shared titles
John Hoyt 2 shared titles
Anthony Caruso 2 shared titles
William Hopper 2 shared titles
Jan Arvan 2 shared titles
Tab Hunter 2 shared titles
Romo Vincent 2 shared titles
Nestor Paiva 2 shared titles
Marc Lawrence 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Mr. Ricco
The RookiesSay Goodbye, Maggie Cole
Columbo
To Rome with Love
Mayberry R.F.D.
IronsideMannixThe High ChaparralThe Flying NunThe Spy in the Green Hat
That Girl
I Dream of JeannieRun for Your LifeThe Sword of Ali Baba
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The FugitiveBob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreThe Outer Limits
Sam BenedictGirls! Girls! Girls!
Dr. KildareHazel
BonanzaThe UntouchablesThe UntouchablesThe UntouchablesRawhide
The TexanWestinghouse Desilu Playhouse
20 Million Miles to EarthChild of TroubleDuel at Apache Wells
Broken ArrowThe Burning HillsThe First TexanSerenadeAccused of Murder
The MillionaireThe MillionaireFrontier
Father Knows BestThe Lone WolfA Star Is BornCasanova's Big NightPassport to Danger
Letter to LorettaThe CaddyThe Steel LadyThe Bandits of CorsicaSon of Belle Starr
Chevron Theatre
Racket SquadSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
Lux Video TheatreCaptain Carey, U.S.A.The Desert HawkWalk Softly, StrangerBlack Hand
Special AgentColorado TerritoryBride of VengeanceBagdad
Joan of ArcDream Girl
Brute ForceFiestaEscape Me NeverMy Favorite BrunetteThe Lost Moment
Without Reservations
Blood on the SunA Song to RememberWeek-End at the Waldorf
Ali Baba and the Forty ThievesTall in the SaddleBrazilTogether AgainThis Is the Life
CasablancaFor Whom the Bell TollsPhantom of the OperaAction in the North AtlanticPrincess O'Rourke
Jungle BookAlways in My HeartNow, VoyagerWho Is Hope Schuyler?The Boogie Man Will Get You

Full Filmography

186 titles
  • Mr. Ricco (1975) as Uncle Enzo
  • The Rookies (1972)
  • Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole (1972) as Mr. Alissandro
  • Columbo (1971) as Janitor at Winery (uncredited)
  • To Rome with Love (1969)
  • Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) as Mr. Morelli
  • Ironside (1967) as Jose Fuente
  • Mannix (1967) as Grandfather Bertelli
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  • The High Chaparral (1967) as Miguel
  • The Flying Nun (1967) as Father Dominic
  • The Spy in the Green Hat (1967) as Padre
  • A Bell for Adano (1967) as Afronti
  • That Girl (1966) as Restaurant Owner
  • I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Salvatori
  • Run for Your Life (1965) as Ignacio Romero
  • The Sword of Ali Baba (1965) as Cassim
  • Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Papa
  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Padre Francisco
  • The Fugitive (1963) as Compadre
  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Guide
  • The Outer Limits (1963) as Father Fontana
  • Sam Benedict (1962) as Ricco
  • Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962) as Papa Stavros
  • Dr. Kildare (1961) as Joe Crosetti
  • Hazel (1961) as Signor Angelo
  • Bonanza (1959) as Brother Nicholas
  • The Untouchables (1959) as Carlo Giovanni
  • The Untouchables (1959) as Joe Flores (uncredited)
  • The Untouchables (1959) as Carlo Feruzzi
  • Rawhide (1959) as Father Sebastian
  • The Detectives (1959) as Guido
  • Lock-Up (1959) as Niclo Donati
  • The Third Man (1959) as Aldo Villano
  • Law of the Plainsman (1959) as Don Esteban Ramores
  • Tightrope (1959) as Gino Angelico
  • The Black Orchid (1959) as Henry Gallo
  • The Killers of Mussolini (1959) as Cardinal
  • Cry Tough (1959) as Lavandero
  • The Texan (1958) as Carlos Moreno
  • Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
  • 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) as Dr. Leonardo
  • Child of Trouble (1957) as Green Sr.
  • Duel at Apache Wells (1957) as Señor Valdez
  • Broken Arrow (1956) as Judson
  • The Burning Hills (1956) as Tio Perico
  • The First Texan (1956) as Pepe
  • Serenade (1956) as Manuel Montes
  • Accused of Murder (1956) as Cesar Cipriano
  • The Millionaire (1955) as Salvatore Michelangelo Buonarotti
  • The Millionaire (1955) as Papa Pucci
  • Frontier (1955)
  • Father Knows Best (1954) as Mr. Amaldi
  • The Lone Wolf (1954) as Papa Crocetti
  • A Star Is Born (1954) as Bruno (uncredited)
  • Casanova's Big Night (1954) as Carabaccio
  • Passport to Danger (1954) as Police Chief
  • The Shanghai Story (1954) as Mr. Chang
  • Letter to Loretta (1953) as Guido Racelli
  • The Caddy (1953) as Mr. Spezzato
  • The Steel Lady (1953) as Sheik Taras
  • The Bandits of Corsica (1953) as Riggio
  • Son of Belle Starr (1953) as Manuel
  • Chevron Theatre (1952)
  • Racket Squad (1951)
  • Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Rossi
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Father Pensovecchio
  • Captain Carey, U.S.A. (1950) as Luigi
  • The Desert Hawk (1950) as Ahmed Bey
  • Walk Softly, Stranger (1950) as A.J. Corelli
  • Black Hand (1950) as Carlo Sabballera
  • Federal Agent at Large (1950) as Angelo 'Angel' Badillo
  • Special Agent (1949) as Grandfather Devereaux
  • Colorado Territory (1949) as Brother Tomas
  • Bride of Vengeance (1949) as Bolfi
  • Bagdad (1949) as Saleel
  • Joan of Arc (1948) as Nicolas de Houppeville, judge
  • Dream Girl (1948) as Antonio
  • Brute Force (1947) as Ferrara
  • Fiesta (1947) as Doctor
  • Escape Me Never (1947) as The Guide
  • My Favorite Brunette (1947) as Baron Montay
  • The Lost Moment (1947) as Pietro
  • Road to Rio (1947) as Rodrigues
  • Stallion Road (1947) as Pelon
  • Easy Come, Easy Go (1947) as Grocer
  • Without Reservations (1946) as Ortega
  • Blood on the Sun (1945) as Prince Tatsugi
  • A Song to Remember (1945) as Monsieur Jollet (uncredited)
  • Week-End at the Waldorf (1945) as Emile
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1944) as Prince Cassim
  • Tall in the Saddle (1944) as Talo (uncredited)
  • Brazil (1944) as Señor Machado
  • Together Again (1944) as Leonardo (uncredited)
  • This Is the Life (1944) as Music Teacher
  • Casablanca (1943) as Arab Vendor (uncredited)
  • For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) as Captain Gomez
  • Phantom of the Opera (1943) as Villeneuve
  • Action in the North Atlantic (1943) as Capt. Carpolis (uncredited)
  • Princess O'Rourke (1943) as Greek Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
  • Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943) as Magistrate
  • Mission to Moscow (1943) as Trial Judge Ulrich (uncredited)
  • Background to Danger (1943) as Syrian Vendor
  • Around the World (1943) as Native Dealer
  • Pilot #5 (1943) as Nikola
  • Jungle Book (1942) as The Pundit
  • Always in My Heart (1942) as Joe Borelli
  • Now, Voyager (1942) as Giuseppe (uncredited)
  • Who Is Hope Schuyler? (1942) as Baggott
  • The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) as Silvio Baciagalupi
  • Escape from Hong Kong (1942) as Kosura
  • Secret Agent of Japan (1942) as Eminescu
  • Billy the Kid (1941) as Pedro Gonzales
  • Law of the Tropics (1941) as Tito
  • That Night in Rio (1941) as Pedro, Manuel's Valet
  • The Parson of Panamint (1941) as Joaquin Fuentes
  • Arise, My Love (1940) as Father Jacinto
  • The Mark of Zorro (1940) as Proprietor
  • No, No, Nanette (1940) as Art Critic
  • Charlie Chan in Panama (1940) as Achmed Halide
  • 'Til We Meet Again (1940) as Mexican Bartender (uncredited)
  • The Fatal Hour (1940) as Harry 'Hardway' Lockett
  • Castle on the Hudson (1940) as Tony - Prisoner in Death Row (uncredited)
  • Down Argentine Way (1940) as Montero
  • Love, Honor and Oh-Baby! (1940) as Headwaiter
  • Torrid Zone (1940) as Police Chief Juan Rodriguez
  • Behind the News (1940) as Tomas Almedo
  • The Flag of Humanity (1940) as Henry Dunant (uncredited)
  • Rangers of Fortune (1940) as Stefan
  • Meet the Wildcat (1940) as Chief of Police
  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Handwriting Expert (uncredited)
  • In Name Only (1939) as Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)
  • Lady of the Tropics (1939) as Telegraph Office Clerk
  • Mystery of the White Room (1939) as Tony
  • Balalaika (1939) as Ivan (uncredited)
  • Maisie (1939) as Ernie
  • Forged Passport (1939) as Chief Miguel
  • City in Darkness (1939) as Gendarme at Steamship Office
  • Pirates of the Skies (1939)
  • In Old Caliente (1939) as Don José Vargas
  • The Girl and the Gambler (1939) as Gomez
  • The Spellbinder (1939) as Headwaiter (uncredited)
  • Code of the Secret Service (1939) as Train Conductor (uncredited)
  • Zaza (1939) as Rug Dealer
  • The Shining Hour (1938) as Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited)
  • Dramatic School (1938) as Alphonse
  • Rascals (1938) as Florist
  • I'll Give a Million (1938) as Citizen
  • Invisible Enemy (1938) as Signor Bramucci
  • Barefoot Boy (1938) as Hank
  • Sharpshooters (1938) as Ivan
  • Tropic Holiday (1938) as Co-Pilot (uncredited)
  • Mannequin (1938) as Striking Seaman (Uncredited)
  • Joaquin Murrieta (1938) as Bronco, Murrieta Spy (uncredited)
  • When You're in Love (1937) as Carlos
  • You Can't Have Everything (1937) as Waiter at Romano's (uncredited)
  • The Firefly (1937) as Pablo (uncredited)
  • Beg, Borrow or Steal (1937) as French Detective Looking for Summitt (uncredited)
  • We Have Our Moments (1937) as Customs Inspector (uncredited)
  • The Bride Wore Red (1937) as Alberto
  • Bulldog Drummond's Revenge (1937) as Draven Nogais
  • Seventh Heaven (1937) as Postman (uncredited)
  • Mama Steps Out (1937) as Priest
  • A Doctor's Diary (1937) as Louie
  • Exclusive (1937) as Johnny
  • Song of the City (1937) as Tony
  • Wife vs. Secretary (1936) as Havana Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
  • The Gay Desperado (1936) as López
  • The Devil Is a Sissy (1936) as 'Grandma'
  • The Public Pays (1936) as Moran's Hood (uncredited)
  • Fatal Lady (1936) as Felipe (uncredited)
  • Captain Blood (1935) as French Officer (uncredited)
  • The Perfect Gentleman (1935) as Waiter (uncredited)
  • Okay, José (1935) as Comandante Capitán Lopez
  • The Melody Lingers on (1935) as Giuseppe
  • Chained (1934) as Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)
  • Men in White (1934) as Dr. Vitale
  • One More River (1934) as Waiter (Uncredited)
  • Viva Villa! (1934) as Pancho Villa's Father
  • Dinner at Eight (1933) as Butler (uncredited)
  • The Solitaire Man (1933) as Waiter
  • The Man Who Laughs (1928) as Clown (uncredited)
  • The Beautiful City (1925) as Carlo Gillardi
  • Romola (1924) as Adolfo Spini
  • Isn't Life Wonderful (1924) as Theodor
  • Fascination (1922) as Nema
  • Orphans of the Storm (1921) as Pierre

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Frank Puglia best known for?

Frank Puglia is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The China Syndrome (1979), The Color Purple (1985), Mayberry R.F.D. (1968), Ironside (1967).

When and where was Frank Puglia born?

Frank Puglia was born on March 8, 1892 in Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy. They passed away on October 26, 1975.

How many credits does Frank Puglia have?

Frank Puglia has accumulated over 186 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 1975.

What is Frank Puglia's background in cinema and television?

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.

Frank Puglia by the numbers

186credits
143films
43TV series
1921–1975active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (186) Born on March 8 In memoriam 1975

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