Vito Scotti
Biography
Vito Giusto Scozzari, known professionally as Vito Scotti, was born on January 26, 1918, and died on June 5, 1996. He was an American character actor of Italian heritage who performed in both dramatic and comedy roles on Broadway, in films, and on television, with his career spanning from the late 1930s to the mid-1990s. Spanning fifty years, his career included more than 200 screen appearances. He became known as a man of a thousand faces for his ability to assume divergent roles and for his resourceful portrayals of various ethnic types. Reflecting his versatility, he played characters ranging from a Mexican bandit and a Russian doctor to a Japanese sailor and an Indian travel agent.
Career overview
Vito Giusto Scozzari, known professionally as Vito Scotti, was an American character actor born on January 26, 1918, and passing away on June 5, 1996. Over a career spanning fifty years primarily from the late 1930s to the mid-1990s, he performed in both dramatic and comedy roles on Broadway, in films, and on television.
Known as a man of a thousand faces, Scotti earned this reputation for his ability to assume many divergent roles across more than 200 screen appearances. He was recognized for his resourceful portrayals of various ethnic types. Because of his Italian heritage, he played a wide array of characters, including a Mexican bandit, a Russian doctor, a Japanese sailor, and an Indian travel agent. His extensive body of work encompassed numerous films and television series, cementing his status as a versatile character actor throughout his decades-long career.
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165 titles- Get Shorty (1995) as Manager at Vesuvio's
- National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) as Tailor
- Mad About You (1992) as Antonio
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Godfather
- Beverly Hills Brats (1989) as Jerry
- Side Roads (1988) as Hank Delicado
- Stewardess School (1986) as Carl Stromboli
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Vincenzo
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Dominic Bosco
- Who's the Boss? (1984)
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Dino Firenzi
- Pinocchio (1984) as Antonio
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Antonio
- Madame's Place (1982) as Inspector Putzeau
- Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981) as Vittorio
- The Haunting of Harrington House (1981) as Marco Roselli
- Herbie Goes Bananas (1980) as Armando Moccia
- The Ghosts of Buxley Hall (1980) as Count Sergio Luchesi Di Gonzini
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- B. J. and the Bear (1979) as Storage Facility Manager
- Vega$ (1978)
- Zero to Sixty (1978) as Benny
- CHiPs (1977)
- Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977) as Mikey/Mr. Grimm
- Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me (1977) as Sketch Artist
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Tyrone
- The Bionic Woman (1976)
- Monster Squad (1976) as Albert/Alberta
- The Big Bus (1976) as Barber
- Baretta (1975)
- Paesano (1975) as Al Lozio
- I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now? (1975) as Col. Guido Ameche
- Adventures of the Queen (1975) as Bill Schuster
- The Wild McCullochs (1975) as Tony, the Bartender
- Happy Days (1974) as Otto
- Police Woman (1974)
- Herbie Rides Again (1974) as Taxi Driver
- Twice in a Lifetime (1974) as Carlos
- How to Seduce a Woman (1974) as Bill
- The Six Million Dollar Man: The Solid Gold Kidnapping (1973) as 2nd Taxi Driver
- The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) as Games spectator
- The Godfather (1972) as Nazorine
- Napoleon and Samantha (1972) as Dimetri the Clown
- The Bull of the West (1972) as Gilly
- When the Legends Die (1972) as Meo
- Columbo (1971) as Maitre D'
- Columbo (1971) as Vito
- Columbo (1971) as Thomas Dolan
- Columbo (1971) as Salvatore De Fonte
- Columbo (1971) as Chadwick
- Columbo (1971) as Mr. Grindell
- McMillan & Wife (1971) as Guido Barteloni
- The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou (1971) as Mr. Bob
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Pepe
- The Aristocats (1970) as Italian Cat (voice)
- Barefoot in the Park (1970) as Mr. Velasquez
- The Boatniks (1970) as Pepe Galindo
- Love, American Style (1969) as Bellhop
- Love, American Style (1969) as Salvatori
- Love, American Style (1969) as Bruno
- To Rome with Love (1969)
- Cactus Flower (1969) as Señor Arturo Sánchez
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Bill Baskin
- Adam-12 (1968) as Charley Prender
- The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968) as Col. Enrico Ferrucci
- How Sweet It Is! (1968) as Cook
- Head (1968) as I. Vitteloni
- Ironside (1967) as Manuel Rodriguez Sr.
- The Flying Nun (1967) as Captain Dominic Lopez
- Rango (1967)
- Warning Shot (1967) as Designer
- The Perils of Pauline (1967) as Frandisi
- A Bell for Adano (1967) as Zito Giovanni
- The Caper of the Golden Bulls (1967) as François Morel
- Batman (1966) as Matey Dee
- The Monkees (1966) as Marcovich
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966) as Dr. Igor Gork
- What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) as Frederico
- Made in Paris (1966) as Fedya
- Blindfold (1966) as Michelangelo Vincenti
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as Major Bonacelli
- Get Smart (1965) as Gino Columbus
- Get Smart (1965) as Dante
- Laredo (1965)
- Von Ryan's Express (1965) as Peppino, Italian Train Engineer
- Bewitched (1964) as Mario
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Priest
- The Munsters (1964)
- Gilligan's Island (1964)
- The Addams Family (1964) as Miri Haan
- The Addams Family (1964) as Sam Picasso
- The Addams Family (1964) as Professor Altshuler
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Beirut
- Wendy and Me (1964)
- Rio Conchos (1964) as Mexican Bandit
- Wild and Wonderful (1964) as Andre
- The Pleasure Seekers (1964) as Neighborhood Man
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Harry Solzano
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Lieutenant
- My Favorite Martian (1963)
- My Favorite Martian (1963) as Junkyard Manager
- The Great Adventure (1963) as Ticket Seller
- Temple Houston (1963)
- Breaking Point (1963)
- Captain Newman, M.D. (1963) as Maj. Alfredo Fortuno
- The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963) as Flute Player (uncredited)
- The Virginian (1962) as Gilly
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Fencing Instructor
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Sam Boscovitch
- Stoney Burke (1962)
- Going My Way (1962)
- The Gallant Men (1962)
- General Electric True (1962)
- Two Weeks in Another Town (1962) as Assistant Director
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Vito Giotto
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Jesus Munoz
- 87th Precinct (1961)
- The Investigators (1961) as Antonopoulos
- Target: The Corruptors! (1961)
- Pocketful of Miracles (1961) as Priest (uncredited)
- Master of the World (1961) as Topage
- Gold of the Seven Saints (1961) as Gondara's Cook (uncredited)
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Murrillos
- Thriller (1960) as Buddy Welsh
- Surfside 6 (1960)
- Outlaws (1960)
- Coronado 9 (1960)
- Where the Boys Are (1960) as Maitre D' of The Tropical Isle (uncredited)
- The Facts of Life (1960) as Fishing Boat Driver (uncredited)
- Pay or Die! (1960) as Officer Simonetti
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Peddler
- Rawhide (1959) as Manuel
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as FouFou
- Johnny Staccato (1959)
- Mr. Lucky (1959)
- The Black Orchid (1959) as Paul Gallo (uncredited)
- The Killers of Mussolini (1959) as Zerbino
- The Rifleman (1958)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- Bronco (1958)
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1958) as Jigger Sharp
- Party Girl (1958) as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Joseph D'Amato
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Ramon Acquistapace
- The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957) as Shop Owner (uncredited)
- State Trooper (1956)
- The Broken Star (1956) as Pepe
- Cheyenne (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Torreon
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Savrin
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Indiana
- Gunsmoke (1955) as The Indian
- Conquest of Space (1955) as Sanella
- Sabaka (1955) as Rama
- Shield for Murder (1954) as Joe the Bartender
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Harvey Cox
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Toto
- Assignment: Paris (1952) as Italian Reporter (uncredited)
- Life with Luigi (1952) as Luigi Basco
- The Fabulous Senorita (1952) as Esteban Gonzales
- Mama Rosa (1950) as Nikolai
- The Capture (1950) as Truck Driver (uncredited)
- Criss Cross (1949) as Track Usher (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vito Scotti best known for?
Vito Scotti is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Get Shorty (1995), National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993), Mad About You (1992), Northern Exposure (1990).
When and where was Vito Scotti born?
Vito Scotti was born on January 26, 1918 in San Francisco, California, USA. They passed away on June 5, 1996.
How many credits does Vito Scotti have?
Vito Scotti has accumulated over 165 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 1995.
What is Vito Scotti's background in cinema and television?
Vito Giusto Scozzari, known professionally as Vito Scotti, was born on January 26, 1918, and died on June 5, 1996. He was an American character actor of Italian heritage who performed in both dramatic and comedy roles on Broadway, in films, and on television, with his career spanning from the late 1930s to the mid-1990...