Frank Puglia

Acting

Frank Puglia

Born 8 March 1892 · Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy · Died 26 October 1975 at 83

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.

Known for

Highlights

Casablanca1943 · Film · Arab Vendor (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington1939 · Film · Handwriting Expert (uncredited)
Columbo1971 · Series · Janitor at Winery (uncredited)
I Dream of Jeannie1965 · Series · Salvatori
Bonanza1959 · Series · Brother Nicholas
A Star Is Born1954 · Film · Bruno (uncredited)

Filmography

Movies

143 films

Mr. Ricco1975 · Film · Uncle Enzo
Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole1972 · Film · Mr. Alissandro
A Bell for Adano1967 · Film · Afronti
The Spy in the Green Hat1967 · Film · Padre
The Sword of Ali Baba1965 · Film · Cassim
Girls! Girls! Girls!1962 · Film · Papa Stavros
Cry Tough1959 · Film · Lavandero
The Killers of Mussolini1959 · Film · Cardinal
The Black Orchid1959 · Film · Henry Gallo
20 Million Miles to Earth1957 · Film · Dr. Leonardo
Child of Trouble1957 · Film · Green Sr.
Duel at Apache Wells1957 · Film · Señor Valdez
Accused of Murder1956 · Film · Cesar Cipriano
The Burning Hills1956 · Film · Tio Perico
The First Texan1956 · Film · Pepe
Serenade1956 · Film · Manuel Montes
A Star Is Born1954 · Film · Bruno (uncredited)
The Shanghai Story1954 · Film · Mr. Chang
Casanova's Big Night1954 · Film · Carabaccio
The Steel Lady1953 · Film · Sheik Taras
The Caddy1953 · Film · Mr. Spezzato
Son of Belle Starr1953 · Film · Manuel
The Bandits of Corsica1953 · Film · Riggio
Walk Softly, Stranger1950 · Film · A.J. Corelli
The Desert Hawk1950 · Film · Ahmed Bey
Black Hand1950 · Film · Carlo Sabballera
Federal Agent at Large1950 · Film · Angelo 'Angel' Badillo
Captain Carey, U.S.A.1950 · Film · Luigi
Bagdad1949 · Film · Saleel
Special Agent1949 · Film · Grandfather Devereaux
Colorado Territory1949 · Film · Brother Tomas
Bride of Vengeance1949 · Film · Bolfi
Joan of Arc1948 · Film · Nicolas de Houppeville, judge
Dream Girl1948 · Film · Antonio
Road to Rio1947 · Film · Rodrigues
The Lost Moment1947 · Film · Pietro
Escape Me Never1947 · Film · The Guide
Brute Force1947 · Film · Ferrara
Fiesta1947 · Film · Doctor
Stallion Road1947 · Film · Pelon
My Favorite Brunette1947 · Film · Baron Montay
Easy Come, Easy Go1947 · Film · Grocer
Without Reservations1946 · Film · Ortega
Week-End at the Waldorf1945 · Film · Emile
Blood on the Sun1945 · Film · Prince Tatsugi
A Song to Remember1945 · Film · Monsieur Jollet (uncredited)
Together Again1944 · Film · Leonardo (uncredited)
Brazil1944 · Film · Señor Machado
Tall in the Saddle1944 · Film · Talo (uncredited)
This Is the Life1944 · Film · Music Teacher
Passage to Marseille1944 · Film · Older Guard (uncredited)
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves1944 · Film · Prince Cassim
Tarzan's Desert Mystery1943 · Film · Magistrate
Around the World1943 · Film · Native Dealer
Princess O'Rourke1943 · Film · Greek Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
Phantom of the Opera1943 · Film · Villeneuve
For Whom the Bell Tolls1943 · Film · Captain Gomez
Background to Danger1943 · Film · Syrian Vendor (uncredited)
Pilot #51943 · Film · Nikola
Action in the North Atlantic1943 · Film · Capt. Carpolis (uncredited)
Mission to Moscow1943 · Film · Trial Judge Ulrich (uncredited)
Casablanca1943 · Film · Arab Vendor (uncredited)
Now, Voyager1942 · Film · Giuseppe (uncredited)
The Boogie Man Will Get You1942 · Film · Silvio Baciagalupi
Escape from Hong Kong1942 · Film · Kosura
Who Is Hope Schuyler?1942 · Film · Baggott
Jungle Book1942 · Film · The Pundit
Secret Agent of Japan1942 · Film · Eminescu
Always in My Heart1942 · Film · Joe Borelli
Law of the Tropics1941 · Film · Tito
The Parson of Panamint1941 · Film · Joaquin Fuentes
Billy the Kid1941 · Film · Pedro Gonzales
That Night in Rio1941 · Film · Pedro, Manuel's Valet
Behind the News1940 · Film · Tomas Almedo
No, No, Nanette1940 · Film · Art Critic
Arise, My Love1940 · Film · Father Jacinto
The Mark of Zorro1940 · Film · Proprietor
Meet the Wildcat1940 · Film · Chief of Police
The Flag of Humanity1940 · Film · Henry Dunant (uncredited)
Down Argentine Way1940 · Film · Montero
Rangers of Fortune1940 · Film · Stefan
Love, Honor and Oh-Baby!1940 · Film · Headwaiter
Torrid Zone1940 · Film · Police Chief Juan Rodriguez
'Til We Meet Again1940 · Film · Mexican Bartender (uncredited)
Charlie Chan in Panama1940 · Film · Achmed Halide
Castle on the Hudson1940 · Film · Tony - Prisoner in Death Row (uncredited)
The Fatal Hour1940 · Film · Harry 'Hardway' Lockett
Balalaika1939 · Film · Ivan (uncredited)
City in Darkness1939 · Film · Gendarme at Steamship Office
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington1939 · Film · Handwriting Expert (uncredited)
In Name Only1939 · Film · Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)
Lady of the Tropics1939 · Film · Telegraph Office Clerk
The Spellbinder1939 · Film · Headwaiter (uncredited)
Maisie1939 · Film · Ernie
In Old Caliente1939 · Film · Don José Vargas
The Girl and the Gambler1939 · Film · Gomez
Code of the Secret Service1939 · Film · Train Conductor (uncredited)
Forged Passport1939 · Film · Chief Miguel
Mystery of the White Room1939 · Film · Tony
Zaza1939 · Film · Rug Dealer
Pirates of the Skies1939 · Film
Dramatic School1938 · Film · Alphonse
Sharpshooters1938 · Film · Ivan
The Shining Hour1938 · Film · Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited)
Barefoot Boy1938 · Film · Hank
I'll Give a Million1938 · Film · Citizen
Tropic Holiday1938 · Film · Co-Pilot (uncredited)
Joaquin Murrieta1938 · Film · Bronco, Murrieta Spy (uncredited)
Rascals1938 · Film · Florist
Invisible Enemy1938 · Film · Signor Bramucci
Mannequin1938 · Film · Striking Seaman (Uncredited)
Bulldog Drummond's Revenge1937 · Film · Draven Nogais
Beg, Borrow or Steal1937 · Film · French Detective Looking for Summitt (uncredited)
The Firefly1937 · Film · Pablo (uncredited)
The Bride Wore Red1937 · Film · Alberto
Exclusive1937 · Film · Johnny
You Can't Have Everything1937 · Film · Waiter at Romano's (uncredited)
Song of the City1937 · Film · Tony
We Have Our Moments1937 · Film · Customs Inspector (uncredited)
Seventh Heaven1937 · Film · Postman (uncredited)
A Doctor's Diary1937 · Film · Louie
When You're in Love1937 · Film · Carlos
Mama Steps Out1937 · Film · Priest
The Public Pays1936 · Film · Moran's Hood (uncredited)
The Gay Desperado1936 · Film · López
The Devil Is a Sissy1936 · Film · 'Grandma'
Fatal Lady1936 · Film · Felipe (uncredited)
Wife vs. Secretary1936 · Film · Havana Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Captain Blood1935 · Film · French Officer (uncredited)
The Perfect Gentleman1935 · Film · Waiter (uncredited)
The Melody Lingers on1935 · Film · Giuseppe
Chained1934 · Film · Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)
One More River1934 · Film · Waiter (Uncredited)
Viva Villa!1934 · Film · Pancho Villa's Father
Men in White1934 · Film · Dr. Vitale
Dinner at Eight1933 · Film · Butler (uncredited)
The Solitaire Man1933 · Film · Waiter
The Man Who Laughs1928 · Film · Clown (uncredited)
The Beautiful City1925 · Film · Carlo Gillardi
Romola1924 · Film · Adolfo Spini
Isn't Life Wonderful1924 · Film · Theodor
Fascination1922 · Film · Nema
Orphans of the Storm1921 · Film · Pierre

Filmography

Series

38 shows

The Rookies1972 · Series
Columbo1971 · Series · Janitor at Winery (uncredited)
To Rome with Love1969 · Series
Mayberry R.F.D.1968 · Series · Mr. Morelli
Mannix1967 · Series · Grandfather Bertelli
The High Chaparral1967 · Series · Miguel
The Flying Nun1967 · Series · Father Dominic
Ironside1967 · Series · Jose Fuente
That Girl1966 · Series · Restaurant Owner
I Dream of Jeannie1965 · Series · Salvatori
Run for Your Life1965 · Series · Ignacio Romero
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.1964 · Series · Papa
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.1964 · Series · Padre Francisco
The Fugitive1963 · Series · Compadre
The Outer Limits1963 · Series · Father Fontana
Sam Benedict1962 · Series · Ricco
Hazel1961 · Series · Signor Angelo
Dr. Kildare1961 · Series · Joe Crosetti
The Detectives1959 · Series · Guido
The Untouchables1959 · Series · Carlo Giovanni
The Third Man1959 · Series · Aldo Villano
Law of the Plainsman1959 · Series · Don Esteban Ramores
Lock-Up1959 · Series · Niclo Donati
Bonanza1959 · Series · Brother Nicholas
Tightrope1959 · Series · Gino Angelico
Rawhide1959 · Series · Father Sebastian
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse1958 · Series
The Texan1958 · Series · Carlos Moreno
Broken Arrow1956 · Series · Judson
Frontier1955 · Series
The Millionaire1955 · Series · Salvatore Michelangelo Buonarotti
Father Knows Best1954 · Series · Mr. Amaldi
The Lone Wolf1954 · Series · Papa Crocetti
Passport to Danger1954 · Series · Police Chief
Letter to Loretta1953 · Series · Guido Racelli
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars1951 · Series · Rossi
Racket Squad1951 · Series
Lux Video Theatre1950 · Series · Father Pensovecchio