Ralph Manza
Biography
Ralph Manza was an American screen and television character actor. He was born in San Francisco, California, USA, on December 1, 1921, and died on January 31, 2000, at the age of 78. During his career, Manza accumulated 130 known acting credits. He appeared in guest role spots on many primetime television series beginning in the 1950s. Among his early television appearances were roles in the crime and drama series Highway Patrol and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Later in his career, he appeared in the 1994 film Lookin Italian, where he played a role credited as Manza.
Career overview
Ralph Manza was an American screen and television character actor. Born in San Francisco, California, on December 1, 1921, he built a prolific career with one hundred thirty known acting credits on film and television.
Beginning in the 1950s, Manza appeared in guest role spots on many primetime television series. His early television work included appearances on the crime and drama series Highway Patrol and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. His career spanned several decades, continuing into the 1990s with a role in the 1994 film Lookin' Italian.
Manza passed away at the age of seventy-eight on January 31, 2000.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Ralph Manza.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
145 titles- What's Cooking? (2000) as Uncle David
- The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas! (2000) as Factory Worker / Rico (voice)
- Charmed (1998) as Elderly Man
- Godzilla (1998) as Old Fisherman
- Her Last Chance (1996) as Pawnbroker
- Can't Hurry Love (1995) as Old Man
- The Home Court (1995) as Thin Man
- Get Shorty (1995) as Fred the Barber
- Friends (1994) as Old Man
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Floyd
- Viper (1994) as Anton Pollard
- Vanishing Son (1994) as Palmeri
- Madman of the People (1994) as Street Person
- Lookin' Italian (1994) as Manza
- Dave's World (1993) as Mervyn
- The Nanny (1993) as Saul
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Uncle Morrie
- Grace Under Fire (1993)
- Living Single (1993)
- The John Larroquette Show (1993) as Rudy
- Dave (1993) as White House Barber
- Mad About You (1992) as Campanella
- Mad About You (1992) as Saul
- Home Improvement (1991) as Sam
- Silk Stalkings (1991)
- Sisters (1991)
- 9 1/2 Ninjas! (1991) as Old Man
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Cesare Trapani
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Bob Doomie
- Get a Life (1990) as Henry Gardner
- Seinfeld (1989) as Gepetto
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Charlie Wilson
- Anything But Love (1989)
- Retribution (1987) as Amos
- Matlock (1986) as Mr. Lipman
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Augustine Bagatelli
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Sol (segment "Cold Reading")
- Growing Pains (1985) as Izzy
- Beer (1985) as Frankie's Grandfather
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Father Anselmo
- Night Court (1984) as Angelo
- Night Court (1984) as Subway Commuter
- Who's the Boss? (1984)
- Punky Brewster (1984)
- Crazy like a Fox (1984)
- Blue Thunder (1984) as Willie
- Mama Malone (1984) as Padre Guardiano
- The Philadelphia Experiment (1984) as Older Jim
- Zorro and Son (1983)
- Newhart (1982) as Bud
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Morris Wine
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Nero Wolfe (1981) as Charlie
- Little Miss Marker (1980) as Casino Worker
- Fatso (1980) as Danny
- Knots Landing (1979) as Bereaved Man
- The Facts of Life (1979)
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Leo
- Benson (1979) as Crazy
- Big Shamus, Little Shamus (1979)
- Love at First Bite (1979) as Limo Driver
- The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979) as Little Man
- Donovan's Kid (1979) as Lou
- Samurai (1979) as Irving Berman
- WKRP in Cincinnati (1978) as Harvey Green
- The Cat from Outer Space (1978) as Weasel
- The One and Only (1978) as Bellman
- A.E.S. Hudson Street (1978)
- Perfect Gentlemen (1978) as Frankie Fox
- CHiPs (1977)
- Fish (1977)
- Terraces (1977) as Nick Parisi
- The Practice (1976)
- Spencer's Pilots (1976)
- Barney Miller (1975) as Anthony Barelli
- Barney Miller (1975) as Leon Roth
- The Wild Party (1975) as Fruit Dealer
- A Cry for Help (1975) as Tony Garafolas
- Little House on the Prairie (1974)
- Chico and the Man (1974)
- Blazing Saddles (1974) as Man in Commissary Playing Hitler (uncredited)
- Banacek (1972) as Jay Drury
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Tony Magucci
- Night Gallery (1970) as Max
- To Rome with Love (1969)
- Dragnet (1969) as Eddie Garcia, Police Sketch Artist
- Adam-12 (1968) as Frank Standish
- Adam-12 (1968) as Market Proprietor
- Adam-12 (1968) as Zizi Martino
- The Outsider (1968) as Charley
- The Smugglers (1968) as Batisto
- Ironside (1967)
- Ironside (1967) as Emilio
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Gomez
- Dragnet (1967) as Gene Ellis
- He & She (1967) as Mr. Banaducci
- The Ride to Hangman's Tree (1967) as Prisoner (Uncredited)
- Batman (1966) as Felix
- Family Affair (1966)
- What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) as Waiter
- Get Smart (1965) as Mr. Antonelli
- Get Smart (1965) as Rico
- Get Smart (1965) as Cart Driver
- Get Smart (1965) as Finster
- Honey West (1965) as Putzi
- Laredo (1965)
- Dear Heart (1965) as Restaurant Proprietor
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Pierre
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1963) as Acrobat
- The Virginian (1962) as Harry the Barber
- The Virginian (1962) as Barber (uncredited)
- The Gallant Men (1962)
- Going My Way (1962)
- That Touch of Mink (1962) as Taxi Driver
- Ben Casey (1961)
- 87th Precinct (1961) as Driver
- 87th Precinct (1961) as Dan, Taxi Driver
- Straightaway (1961)
- My Three Sons (1960)
- Surfside 6 (1960)
- Outlaws (1960)
- The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) as Bookmaker (uncredited)
- Too Soon to Love (1960) as Hughie Wineman
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Doorkeeper
- The Third Man (1959) as Ardo
- The D.A.'s Man (1959) as Al Bonacorsi
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Michael Dietz
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Patsy Coniglio
- I Married a Monster from Outer Space (1958) as Ralph the Waiter (uncredited)
- Gang War (1958) as Bernard 'Axe' Duncan, Reno Hood
- Perry Mason (1957) as Dr. Prince
- Perry Mason (1957) as Dr. Lieberson
- Perry Mason (1957) as Amos Elwell
- Perry Mason (1957) as Yard Man
- The Enemy Below (1957) as Lt. Bonelli (uncredited)
- Hey, Jeannie! (1956) as Harry
- Hey, Jeannie! (1956) as Cabbie
- While the City Sleeps (1956) as Newsroom Man (uncredited)
- Highway Patrol (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Marco
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Waiter
- Judge Roy Bean (1955)
- China Smith (1952)
- Dragnet (1951)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ralph Manza best known for?
Ralph Manza is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hamburg Dockland (2007), Charmed (1998), Godzilla (1998), Careless (2007).
When and where was Ralph Manza born?
Ralph Manza was born on December 1, 1921 in San Francisco, California, USA. They passed away on January 31, 2000.
How many credits does Ralph Manza have?
Ralph Manza has accumulated over 145 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2000.
What is Ralph Manza's background in cinema and television?
Ralph Manza was an American screen and television character actor. He was born in San Francisco, California, USA, on December 1, 1921, and died on January 31, 2000, at the age of 78. During his career, Manza accumulated 130 known acting credits. He appeared in guest role spots on many primetime television series beginn...
Ralph Manza by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Doorkeeper — aged about 37
- Friends (1994) as Old Man — aged about 72
- Banacek (1972) as Jay Drury — aged about 50
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Uncle Morrie — aged about 71
- Seinfeld (1989) as Gepetto — aged about 67
- Charmed (1998) as Elderly Man — aged about 76
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Ralph Manza.