Paul Picerni
Biography
Paul Picerni was a male actor born on December 1, 1922, in Corona, New York, USA. He began his acting career after being spotted by Solly V. Bianco, head of talent at Warner Brothers, while performing in a play in Hollywood. This led to a contract with Warner Brothers and a succession of roles at the studio. Picerni's acting credits include a film titled Le grand assaut, released in 1950. He is known for his second-banana roles. Picerni's acting career spanned a significant number of credits, with 154 known credits. He passed away on January 12, 2011, at the age of 88.
Career overview
Paul Picerni began his acting career after being encouraged by a school principal who saw his performance in an eighth-grade play. He went on to act in little theater productions and later at Loyola University. Following his service in the Air Force during World War II, Picerni was spotted by Solly V. Bianco, head of talent at Warner Brothers, while acting in a play in Hollywood. This led to a role in the 1950 film Le grand assaut, which in turn resulted in a contract with Warner Brothers.
Picerni went on to have a long succession of roles at Warner Brothers, with his second-banana role being his most notable. He appeared in numerous films throughout his career, with a total of 154 known credits. Picerni's acting career spanned many years, with his birthdate listed as December 1, 1922, and his passing on January 12, 2011, at the age of 88.
Picerni's early life and career were marked by a transition from aspirations to become an attorney to a life in acting. His discovery by Warner Brothers talent scout Solly V. Bianco led to a successful career in film.
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184 titles- The Adventures of Errol Flynn (2005) as Self - Flynn Co-Star (archive footage)
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Chris Benway
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Judge Kenyon
- Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) Stunts
- The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission (1987) as Ernesto Ferruci
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Cop Announcer
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Rossi / The Clerk
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Rossi
- Matt Houston (1982)
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- The Fall Guy (1981)
- Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980) as Lt. Lagason
- Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980) as Lt. Lagason
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- The French Atlantic Affair (1979) as Panama Hat (uncredited)
- Escape to Athena (1979) as Zeno's Man
- Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979) as Kurt
- Marciano (1979) as John Addelli
- Vega$ (1978)
- Sword of Justice (1978)
- Sam (1978)
- The Incredible Hulk (1977)
- Capricorn One (1977) as Jerry
- Something for Joey (1977) as Joe Paterno
- The Last Hurrah (1977) as Dr. Mike Santangelo
- Alice (1976)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Sloan
- Starsky & Hutch (1975)
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Johnny Doors
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Patsy Cairo
- Lucy Gets Lucky (1975) as Packy West
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) as Humane Society Man
- Run, Joe, Run (1974)
- Big Rose (1974) as Blass
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Anthony Calvelli
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Stan Toland
- Kojak (1973) as Det. Albert Cohen
- Kojak (1973) as Vic Whitley
- Police Story (1973) as Capt. Gus Shambray
- Emergency! (1972) as Ed Duran
- Ghost Story (1972) as Dr. Richardson
- Banacek (1972) as Det. Ed Winslow
- The Sixth Sense (1972)
- The Partners (1971)
- Kotch (1971) as Dr. Caudillo
- The Fearmaker (1971) as Kenneth Davis
- The Immortal (1970)
- Airport (1970) as Dr. Compagno
- The Old Man Who Cried Wolf (1970) as Det. Green
- Love, American Style (1969) as Alfred
- Room 222 (1969)
- Che! (1969) as Hector
- Land Raiders (1969) as Carney / Arturo
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Charley Mangan
- Adam-12 (1968) as Bill Johnson
- Adam-12 (1968) as Officer Boyd
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Mandikos
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Frank Williams
- Here's Lucy (1968) as James Duncan
- Here's Lucy (1968) as William McPherson
- Lancer (1968)
- The Scalphunters (1968) as Frank
- Ironside (1967)
- Mannix (1967)
- Mannix (1967) as Roger Stack
- Mannix (1967) as Capt. Donegan
- Batman (1966) as Brown
- Felony Squad (1966)
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as Jack Williams
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Joey Walters
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Fred Cochella
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Dom Giannelli, SAC
- The Big Valley (1965) as Peterson
- The Young Marrieds (1964) as Dr. Dan Garret
- The Fugitive (1963) as Sgt. DeSantis
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)
- The Virginian (1962) as Parks
- Combat! (1962) as Private Harold Vincent
- Pages of Death (1962) as Lead Cop
- Fury River (1961) as Guy Perro
- My Three Sons (1960) as Paul Owlfeather
- My Three Sons (1960) as Jack
- Strangers When We Meet (1960) as Arthur Gerandi
- The Untouchables (1959) as Lee Hobson
- The Rebel (1959) as Manuel Flynn
- The Rebel (1959) as Lee Ricker
- The Rebel (1959) as Clee
- Hawaiian Eye (1959)
- Men Into Space (1959)
- Bourbon Street Beat (1959)
- The Young Philadelphians (1959) as Louis Donetti
- The Killers of Mussolini (1959) as Lt. Alfredo
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Bruno Cestari
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958) as Tony Liguri
- Behind Closed Doors (1958)
- Northwest Passage (1958) as Guy Perro
- Torpedo Run (1958) as Lt. Burt Fisher
- Marjorie Morningstar (1958) as Philip Berman
- The Man Who Died Twice (1958) as George
- Return to Warbow (1958) as Deputy sheriff
- Perry Mason (1957) as Charles Gallagher
- Perry Mason (1957) as Sgt. Joseph Dexter
- Perry Mason (1957) as Walter Jefferies
- Maverick (1957) as Rene Gireaux
- Zorro (1957)
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Gian-Paolo Fregoso
- 26 Men (1957)
- Panic! (1957)
- The Big Caper (1957) as Harry
- Operation Mad Ball (1957) as Pvt. Bullard (uncredited)
- The Brothers Rico (1957) as Gino Rico
- The Shadow on the Window (1957) as Bigelow
- Omar Khayyam (1957) as Commander
- The Gale Storm Show (1956) as Sebastian
- Broken Arrow (1956) as Maj. Gregory Markson
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
- Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers (1956)
- Miracle in the Rain (1956) as Priest
- Flight to Hong Kong (1956) as Michael Quisto
- The Come On (1956) as Jannings, assistant D.A.
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as McGee
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Ganns
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Grimes
- Gunsmoke (1955) as The New Marshal
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Assissi #19
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Nick Roper
- Navy Log (1955)
- Hell's Island (1955) as Eduardo Martin
- Bobby Ware Is Missing (1955) as Alfred Gledhill
- Wiretapper (1955) as Herbie
- To Hell and Back (1955) as Valentino
- Dial Red O (1955) as Norman Roper
- Lord of the Jungle (1955) as Paul Gavin
- Climax! (1954)
- Studio 57 (1954)
- Public Defender (1954) as Albert De Marco
- The Lone Wolf (1954) as Chick Walsi
- Pushover (1954) as Usher (uncredited)
- The Bounty Hunter (1954) as Jud
- Passport to Danger (1954) as Eddie Matera
- His Majesty O'Keefe (1954) as Spanish Ship Owner (uncredited)
- The Adventures of Hajji Baba (1954) as Nurel-Din
- Riding Shotgun (1954) as Bob Purdee (uncredited)
- Drive a Crooked Road (1954) as Carl
- The Shanghai Story (1954) as Emilio De Verno
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Laurence Delaney
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Darius
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Stanley Reed
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Toby
- House of Wax (1953) as Scott Andrews
- The Desert Song (1953) as Hassan
- The System (1953) as David Wiley
- She's Back on Broadway (1953) as Jud Kellogg
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Freddie
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Laramie Cole
- Cavalcade of America (1952) as James Ohio Pattie
- Cavalcade of America (1952) as Principal John Norton
- Mr. & Mrs. North (1952)
- Mara Maru (1952) as Steven Ranier
- Cattle Town (1952) as Pepe
- Operation Secret (1952) as Capt. Armand Dubois
- Dragnet (1951)
- Dragnet (1951) as Rios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Dr. Mike Santangelo
- Operation Pacific (1951) as Jonesy
- The Living Christ (1951) as James
- Force of Arms (1951) as Sheridan
- Fort Worth (1951) as Joe Castro
- The Tanks Are Coming (1951) as Danny Kolowicz
- Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison (1951) as Jeff Riordan
- I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951) as Joe Cvetic
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Dr. Murger
- Saddle Tramp (1950) as Denver
- The Secret Fury (1950) as Dr. Roth (uncredited)
- A Lady Without Passport (1950) as Italian (uncredited)
- The Killer That Stalked New York (1950) as Health Department Investigator (uncredited)
- Breakthrough (1950) as Pvt. Edward P. Rojeck
- Three Secrets (1950) as Sergeant (uncredited)
- Twelve O'Clock High (1949) as Bombardier
- Beyond Glory (1948) as Second Detective (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Picerni best known for?
Paul Picerni is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mr. Jones (1993), Mr. Jones (1993), Lethal Weapon 3 (1992), Sledge Hammer! (1986).
When and where was Paul Picerni born?
Paul Picerni was born on December 1, 1922 in Corona, New York, USA. They passed away on January 12, 2011.
How many credits does Paul Picerni have?
Paul Picerni has accumulated over 184 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2005.
What is Paul Picerni's background in cinema and television?
Paul Picerni was a male actor born on December 1, 1922, in Corona, New York, USA. He began his acting career after being spotted by Solly V. Bianco, head of talent at Warner Brothers, while performing in a play in Hollywood. This led to a contract with Warner Brothers and a succession of roles at the studio. Picerni's ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Dr. Mike Santangelo — aged about 28
- Banacek (1972) as Det. Ed Winslow — aged about 49
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Cop Announcer — aged about 63
- The Untouchables (1959) as Lee Hobson — aged about 36
- Emergency! (1972) as Ed Duran — aged about 49
- Combat! (1962) as Private Harold Vincent — aged about 39
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