Luis Alberni
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 3, 1886 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Died
- December 23, 1962
- Active Years
- 1920–1956 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 137 credits in database
Biography
Luis Alberni was a Spanish-born American character actor of stage and films. He was born in Barcelona, Spain, on October 4, 1886. His father was Judge John Alberni, and his mother's maiden name was Malo. He attended the University of Madrid, where he majored in acting according to some sources, and law according to others. To pursue his acting career, he emigrated to the United States, sailing to New York City in April 1912 as a steerage passenger aboard the S/S Nieuw Amsterdam. In the United States, he worked as a character actor in American films and appeared on stage. Luis Alberni died on December 23, 1962, at the age of 76.
Career overview
Luis Alberni was a Spanish-born American character actor who appeared in both stage and film productions. Born in Barcelona on October 4, 1886, he attended the University of Madrid. In April 1912, he emigrated to the United States, arriving in New York City as a steerage passenger aboard the S/S Nieuw Amsterdam. His career in motion pictures began with a performance in the 1915 Jewish drama Children of the Ghetto. Throughout his professional life, he accumulated 138 known credits as an actor.
In addition to his film work, Alberni was active on the stage. Between 1915 and 1928, he appeared in more than a dozen Broadway plays. His theatrical credits included roles in 39 East and Dreams for Sale. Alberni died on December 23, 1962, in Hollywood, California, and was buried at Valhalla Memorial Park.
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Full Filmography
137 titles- The Ten Commandments (1956) as Old Hebrew at Moses' House (uncredited)
- When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950) as Barman (uncredited)
- Captain Carey, U.S.A. (1950) as Sandro
- Road to Hollywood (1947) as The Marquis
- A Bell for Adano (1945) as Cacopardo
- Hit the Hay (1945) as Language Professor
- It Happened Tomorrow (1944)
- Men on Her Mind (1944) as Alberti Verdi
- The Conspirators (1944) as Prison Guard (uncredited)
- In Society (1944) as Luigi - Pottery Dealer (uncredited)
- Voice in the Wind (1944) as Bartender
- When the Lights Go On Again (1944) as Joe
- Machine Gun Mama (1944) as Ignacio
- Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid (1944) as Tony
- Submarine Base (1943) as Mr. Styx
- Here Comes Elmer (1943) as Dr. Zichy
- Harvest Melody (1943) as Cafe Manager
- My Son, The Hero (1943) as Tony
- Here Comes Kelly (1943) as Nick
- The Man from Down Under (1943) as Dino Piza
- The Man from Down Under (1943) as Dino Piza (uncredited)
- Nearly Eighteen (1943) as Gus
- You're a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith (1943) as Goreni
- Obliging Young Lady (1942) as Riccardi
- Northwest Rangers (1942) as Jacques
- Mexican Spitfire's Elephant (1942) as Luigi
- That Hamilton Woman (1941) as King of Naples
- Babes on Broadway (1941) as Nick
- The Lady Eve (1941) as Emile, Pike's chef
- Road to Zanzibar (1941) as Proprietor Native Booth
- They Met in Bombay (1941) as Maitre d'hotel
- She Knew All the Answers (1941) as Inventor
- San Antonio Rose (1941) as Nick Ferris
- World Premiere (1941) as Signor Scaletti
- Scatterbrain (1940) as Prof. DeLemma
- The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady (1940) as N. Pappakontous
- Public Deb No. 1 (1940) as Frontenac
- Enemy Agent (1940) as A. Calteroni
- High School (1940) as Signor Cicero
- Naughty but Nice (1939) as Stanislaus Pysinski
- The Housekeeper's Daughter (1939) as Veroni
- The Great Man Votes (1939) as Manos
- Let Freedom Ring (1939) as Tony (uncredited)
- I'll Give a Million (1938) as Reporter
- Easy Living (1937) as Mr. Louis Louis
- When You're in Love (1937) as Luis Perugini
- Madame X (1937) as Scipio
- Sing and Be Happy (1937) as Posini
- Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (1937) as Bit Part (uncredited)
- The Great Garrick (1937) as Luis Basset
- The King and the Chorus Girl (1937) as Gaston
- Hitting a New High (1937) as Luis Marlo
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937) as Martinetti
- Two Wise Maids (1937) as Guili
- Love on Toast (1937) as Joe Piso
- Under Suspicion (1937) as Luigi
- Anthony Adverse (1936) as Tony Guisseppi
- Dancing Pirate (1936) as Pamfilo (the Jailer)
- Colleen (1936) as Carlo
- Follow Your Heart (1936) as Tony Masetti
- Ticket to Paradise (1936) as Dr. Munson aka Monte
- Hats Off (1936) as Caesar Rosero
- Manhattan Moon (1935) as Luigi
- In Caliente (1935) as The Magistrate
- The Good Fairy (1935) as The Barber
- The Gay Deception (1935) as Ernest
- Roberta (1935) as Voyda
- Love Me Forever (1935) as Luigi
- The Winning Ticket (1935) as Tony
- The Gilded Lily (1935) as Nate
- Goin' to Town (1935) as Sr. Vitola
- Rendezvous at Midnight (1935) as Janitor
- Let's Live Tonight (1935) as Mario Weems
- Bad Boy (1935) as Tony
- Music Is Magic (1935) as Señor Castellano - Cafe Proprietor
- Metropolitan (1935) as Ugo Pizzi
- Public Opinion (1935) as Caparini
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) as Jacopo
- La buenaventura (1934) as Fresco
- One Night of Love (1934) as Giovanni
- Stingaree (1934) as Italian Celebrant (uncredited)
- The Captain Hates the Sea (1934) as Juan Gilboa
- Glamour (1934) as Monsieur Paul
- Strictly Dynamite (1934) as Jake (uncredited)
- I Believed in You (1934) as Giacomo
- Caravane (1934) as Gypsy Chieftain
- Flying Down to Rio (1933) as Rio Casino Manager (uncredited)
- Menu (1933) as The Master Chef (uncredited)
- When Ladies Meet (1933) as Pierre
- I Love That Man (1933) as Angelo - Janitor
- Lady Killer (1933) as Director (uncredited)
- Stage Mother (1933) as Hors D'Oeuvres Waiter (uncredited)
- Artist's Muddles (1933) as Pietro Cellini
- Sherman Said It (1933) as Frenchman
- Child of Manhattan (1933) as Carlos Spumoni Bustamente
- The Man from Monterey (1933) as Felipe
- The Chief (1933) as Man at Alderman Meeting (uncredited)
- The Sphinx (1933) as Luigi Baccigalupi
- Topaze (1933) as Dr. Bomb
- Men Must Fight (1933) as Soto
- Above the Clouds (1933) as Speakeasy Owner
- The California Trail (1933) as Commandant Emilio Quierra
- Havana Widows (1933) as Second Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- The Last Trail (1933) as Pedro Gonzales
- Trick for Trick (1933) as Metzger
- Trouble in Paradise (1932) as Annoyed Opera Fan (uncredited)
- Hypnotized (1932) as Hungarian Consul
- The Big Stampede (1932) as Sonora Joe
- The Girl in the Tonneau (1932) as Luis Mazetti
- Cock of the Air (1932) as Captain Tonnino
- A Parisian Romance (1932) as Luis Alberni
- The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood (1932) as Bladimir Petrosky
- Week-End Marriage (1932) as Luis the Bootlegger (uncredited)
- First in War (1932) as President of the Revolutionary Party of Nicarania
- The Woman in Room 13 (1932) as Peppi Tonelli
- High Pressure (1932) as Colombo (uncredited)
- Guilty or Not Guilty (1932) as Pete
- The Men in Her Life (1932) as Gaston
- Sweepstakes (1931) as Bartender
- Svengali (1931) as Gecko
- Manhattan Parade (1931) as Vassily Vassiloff
- The Last Flight (1931) as Spectator at Bullfight
- The Mad Genius (1931) as Sergei Bankieff
- Men in Her Life (1931) as Anton
- I Like Your Nerve (1931) as Sao Pedro Waiter (uncredited)
- The Tip-Off (1931) as Scarno (uncredited)
- I Surrender Dear (1931) as Marquis
- Monkey Business in Africa (1931) as Julius Gonzola
- Strange Birds (1930) as The Baron
- The Santa Fe Trail (1930) as Juan Castinado
- The Battle of Paris (1929) as Waiter (uncredited)
- The Cheerful Fraud (1926) as Valet
- Second Youth (1924) as Greenwich Village Party Guest
- The Man from Beyond (1922) as Captain of the Barkentine
- Little Italy (1921) as Ricci
- 39 East (1920) as Count Gionelli
- The Madonna of the Slums (1919)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Luis Alberni best known for?
Luis Alberni is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Ten Commandments (1956), When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950), Captain Carey, U.S.A. (1950), It Happened Tomorrow (1944).
When and where was Luis Alberni born?
Luis Alberni was born on October 3, 1886 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. They passed away on December 23, 1962.
How many credits does Luis Alberni have?
Luis Alberni has accumulated over 137 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1956.
What is Luis Alberni's background in cinema and television?
Luis Alberni was a Spanish-born American character actor of stage and films. He was born in Barcelona, Spain, on October 4, 1886. His father was Judge John Alberni, and his mother's maiden name was Malo. He attended the University of Madrid, where he majored in acting according to some sources, and law according to oth...
Luis Alberni by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Ten Commandments (1956) as Old Hebrew at Moses' House (uncredited) — aged about 69
- Trouble in Paradise (1932) as Annoyed Opera Fan (uncredited) — aged about 45
- The Lady Eve (1941) as Emile, Pike's chef — aged about 54
- Easy Living (1937) as Mr. Louis Louis — aged about 50
- When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950) as Barman (uncredited) — aged about 63
- It Happened Tomorrow (1944) — aged about 57
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