Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1892-03-08
- Day of Death1975-10-26 (83 years)
- Place of BirthLinguaglossa, Sicily, Italy
- Also Known AsFrancesco Giuseppe "Frank" PugliaFrancesco Giuseppe Puglia
Frank Puglia
Biography
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.
Acting Career
- 1975
Mr. Ricco
As: Uncle Enzo
- 1972
Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole
As: Mr. Alissandro
- 1971
Columbo
As: Janitor at Winery (uncredited)
- 1968
Mayberry R.F.D.
As: Mr. Morelli
- 1967
A Bell for Adano
As: Afronti
- 1967
Mannix
As: Grandfather Bertelli
- 1967
The High Chaparral
As: Miguel
- 1967
The Flying Nun
As: Father Dominic
1967Ironside
As: Jose Fuente
1967The Spy in the Green Hat
As: Padre
1966That Girl
As: Restaurant Owner
1965I Dream of Jeannie
As: Salvatori
1965Run for Your Life
As: Ignacio Romero
1965The Sword of Ali Baba
As: Cassim
1964Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
As: Papa
1964The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
As: Padre Francisco
1963The Fugitive
As: Compadre
1963The Outer Limits
As: Father Fontana
1962Girls! Girls! Girls!
As: Papa Stavros
1961Hazel
As: Signor Angelo
1961Dr. Kildare
As: Joe Crosetti
1959The Detectives
As: Guido
1959The Untouchables
As: Carlo Giovanni
- 1959
The Untouchables
As: Joe Flores (uncredited)
- 1959
The Untouchables
As: Carlo Feruzzi
1959The Third Man
As: Aldo Villano
1959Law of the Plainsman
As: Don Esteban Ramores
1959Bonanza
As: Brother Nicholas
1959Tightrope
As: Gino Angelico
1959Cry Tough
As: Lavandero
1959The Killers of Mussolini
As: Cardinal
1959The Black Orchid
As: Henry Gallo
1959Rawhide
As: Father Sebastian
1958The Texan
As: Carlos Moreno
195720 Million Miles to Earth
As: Dr. Leonardo
1957Duel at Apache Wells
As: Señor Valdez
1956Accused of Murder
As: Cesar Cipriano
1956Broken Arrow
As: Judson
1956The Burning Hills
As: Tio Perico
1956The First Texan
As: Pepe
1956Serenade
As: Manuel Montes
1955The Millionaire
As: Salvatore Michelangelo Buonarotti
- 1955
The Millionaire
As: Papa Pucci
1954Father Knows Best
As: Mr. Amaldi
- 1954
A Star Is Born
As: Bruno (uncredited)
1954The Shanghai Story
As: Mr. Chang
1954The Lone Wolf
As: Papa Crocetti
1954Casanova's Big Night
As: Carabaccio
1953The Steel Lady
As: Sheik Taras
1953Letter to Loretta
As: Guido Racelli
1953The Caddy
As: Mr. Spezzato
1953Son of Belle Starr
As: Manuel
1953The Bandits of Corsica
As: Riggio
1951Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
As: Rossi
1950Walk Softly, Stranger
As: A.J. Corelli
1950The Desert Hawk
As: Ahmed Bey
1950Black Hand
As: Carlo Sabballera
1950Federal Agent at Large
As: Angelo 'Angel' Badillo
1950Captain Carey, U.S.A.
As: Luigi
1949Bagdad
As: Saleel
1949Special Agent
As: Grandfather Devereaux
1949Colorado Territory
As: Brother Tomas
1949Bride of Vengeance
As: Bolfi
1948Joan of Arc
As: Nicolas de Houppeville, judge
1948Dream Girl
As: Antonio
1947Road to Rio
As: Rodrigues
1947The Lost Moment
As: Pietro
1947Escape Me Never
As: The Guide
1947Brute Force
As: Ferrara
1947Fiesta
As: Doctor
1947Stallion Road
As: Pelon
1947My Favorite Brunette
As: Baron Montay
1947Easy Come, Easy Go
As: Grocer
1946Without Reservations
As: Ortega
1945Week-End at the Waldorf
As: Emile
1945Blood on the Sun
As: Prince Tatsugi
1945A Song to Remember
As: Monsieur Jollet (uncredited)
1944Together Again
As: Leonardo
1944Brazil
As: Señor Machado
1944Tall in the Saddle
As: Talo (uncredited)
1944This Is the Life
As: Music Teacher
1944Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
As: Prince Cassim
1943Tarzan's Desert Mystery
As: Magistrate
1943Around the World
As: Native Dealer
1943Princess O'Rourke
As: Greek Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
1943Phantom of the Opera
As: Villeneuve
1943For Whom the Bell Tolls
As: Captain Gomez
1943Background to Danger
As: Syrian Vendor
1943Pilot #5
As: Nikola
1943Action in the North Atlantic
As: Capt. Carpolis (uncredited)
1943Mission to Moscow
As: Trial Judge Ulrich (uncredited)
- 1943
Casablanca
As: Arab Vendor (uncredited)
1942Now, Voyager
As: Giuseppe (uncredited)
1942The Boogie Man Will Get You
As: Silvio Baciagalupi
1942Escape from Hong Kong
As: Kosura
1942Who Is Hope Schuyler?
As: Baggott
1942Jungle Book
As: The Pundit
1942Secret Agent of Japan
As: Eminescu
1942Always in My Heart
As: Joe Borelli
1941Law of the Tropics
As: Tito
1941The Parson of Panamint
As: Joaquin Fuentes
1941Billy the Kid
As: Pedro Gonzales
1941That Night in Rio
As: Pedro, Manuel's Valet
1940Behind the News
As: Tomas Almedo
1940No, No, Nanette
As: Art Critic
1940Arise, My Love
As: Father Jacinto
- 1940
The Mark of Zorro
As: Proprietor
1940Meet the Wildcat
As: Chief of Police
1940The Flag of Humanity
As: Henry Dunant (uncredited)
1940Down Argentine Way
As: Montero
1940Rangers of Fortune
As: Stefan
1940Love, Honor and Oh-Baby!
As: Headwaiter
1940Torrid Zone
As: Police Chief Juan Rodriguez
1940'Til We Meet Again
As: Mexican Bartender (uncredited)
1940Charlie Chan in Panama
As: Achmed Halide
1940Castle on the Hudson
As: Tony - Prisoner in Death Row (uncredited)
1940The Fatal Hour
As: Harry 'Hardway' Lockett
1939Balalaika
As: Ivan (uncredited)
1939City in Darkness
As: Gendarme at Steamship Office
- 1939
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
As: Handwriting Expert (uncredited)
1939In Name Only
As: Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)
1939Lady of the Tropics
As: Telegraph Office Clerk
1939The Spellbinder
As: Headwaiter (Uncredited)
1939Maisie
As: Ernie
1939In Old Caliente
As: Don José Vargas
1939The Girl and the Gambler
As: Gomez
1939Code of the Secret Service
As: Train Conductor (uncredited)
1939Forged Passport
As: Chief Miguel
1939Mystery of the White Room
As: Tony
1938Zaza
As: Rug Dealer
1938Dramatic School
As: Alphonse
1938Sharpshooters
As: Ivan
1938The Shining Hour
As: Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited)
1938Barefoot Boy
As: Hank
1938I'll Give a Million
As: Citizen
1938Tropic Holiday
As: Co-Pilot (uncredited)
1938Joaquin Murrieta
As: Bronco, Murrieta Spy (uncredited)
1938Rascals
As: Florist
1938Invisible Enemy
As: Signor Bramucci
1938Mannequin
As: Striking Seaman (Uncredited)
1937Bulldog Drummond's Revenge
As: Draven Nogais
1937Beg, Borrow or Steal
As: French Detective Looking for Summitt (uncredited)
1937The Firefly
As: Pablo (uncredited)
1937The Bride Wore Red
As: Alberto
1937Exclusive
As: Johnny
1937You Can't Have Everything
As: Waiter at Romano's (uncredited)
1937Song of the City
As: Tony
1937We Have Our Moments
As: Customs Inspector
1937Seventh Heaven
As: Postman (uncredited)
1937A Doctor's Diary
As: Louie
1937When You're in Love
As: Carlos
1937Mama Steps Out
As: Priest
1936The Public Pays
As: Moran's Hood (uncredited)
1936The Gay Desperado
As: López
1936The Devil Is a Sissy
As: 'Grandma'
1936Fatal Lady
As: Felipe (uncredited)
1936Wife vs. Secretary
As: Havana Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- 1935
Captain Blood
As: French Officer
1935The Perfect Gentleman
As: Waiter (uncredited)
1935The Melody Lingers on
As: Giuseppe
1934Chained
As: Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)
1934One More River
As: Waiter (Uncredited)
1934Viva Villa!
As: Pancho Villa's Father
1934Men in White
As: Dr. Vitale
1933Dinner at Eight
As: Butler (uncredited)
1933The Solitaire Man
As: Waiter
1928The Man Who Laughs
As: Clown (uncredited)
1925The Beautiful City
As: Carlo Gillardi
1924Romola
As: Adolfo Spini
1924Isn't Life Wonderful
As: Theodor
1921Orphans of the Storm
As: Pierre