Frank Puglia

Frank Puglia

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

08/03/1892

Day of Death

26/10/1975
(83) years old

Place of Birth

Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy

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.

Filmography

Cast

1975

Mr. Ricco

as Uncle Enzo

1972

Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole

as Mr. Alissandro

1967

A Bell for Adano

as Afronti

1962

Girls! Girls! Girls!

as Papa Stavros

1959

Cry Tough

as Lavandero

1959

The Black Orchid

as Henry Gallo

1957

20 Million Miles to Earth

as Dr. Leonardo

1957

Duel at Apache Wells

as Señor Valdez

1956

Accused of Murder

as Cesar Cipriano

1956

The Burning Hills

as Tio Perico

1956

The First Texan

as Pepe

1956

Serenade

as Manuel Montes

1954

A Star Is Born

as Bruno (uncredited)

1954

The Shanghai Story

as Mr. Chang

1954

Casanova's Big Night

as Carabaccio

1953

The Steel Lady

as Sheik Taras

1953

The Caddy

as Mr. Spezzato

1953

Son of Belle Starr

as Manuel

1950

Walk Softly, Stranger

as A.J. Corelli

1950

The Desert Hawk

as Ahmed Bey

1950

Black Hand

as Carlo Sabballera

1950

Federal Agent at Large

as Angelo 'Angel' Badillo

1949

Bagdad

as Saleel

1949

Special Agent

as Grandfather Devereaux

1949

Colorado Territory

as Brother Tomas

1949

Bride of Vengeance

as Bolfi

1948

Joan of Arc

as Nicolas de Houppeville, judge

1948

Dream Girl

as Antonio

1947

Road to Rio

as Rodrigues

1947

The Lost Moment

as Pietro

1947

Escape Me Never

as The Guide

1947

Brute Force

as Ferrara

1947

Fiesta

as Doctor

1947

Stallion Road

as Pelon

1947

My Favorite Brunette

as Baron Montay

1947

Easy Come, Easy Go

as Grocer

1945

Blood on the Sun

as Prince Tatsugi

1945

A Song to Remember

as Monsieur Jollet (uncredited)

1944

Together Again

as Leonardo (uncredited)

1944

Brazil

as Señor Machado

1944

Tall in the Saddle

as Talo (uncredited)

1944

This Is the Life

as Music Teacher

1944

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

as Prince Cassim

1943

Tarzan's Desert Mystery

as Magistrate

1943

Around the World

as Native Dealer

1943

Princess O'Rourke

as Greek Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)

1943

Phantom of the Opera

as Villeneuve

1943

For Whom the Bell Tolls

as Captain Gomez

1943

Background to Danger

as Syrian Vendor

1943

Pilot #5

as Nikola

1943

Action in the North Atlantic

as Capt. Carpolis (uncredited)

1943

Mission to Moscow

as Trial Judge Ulrich (uncredited)

1943

Casablanca

as Arab Vendor (uncredited)

1942

Now, Voyager

as Giuseppe (uncredited)

1942

The Boogie Man Will Get You

as Silvio Baciagalupi

1942

Who Is Hope Schuyler?

as Baggott

1942

Jungle Book

as The Pundit

1942

Secret Agent of Japan

as Eminescu

1942

Always in My Heart

as Joe Borelli

1941

The Parson of Panamint

as Joaquin Fuentes

1941

Billy the Kid

as Pedro Gonzales

1941

That Night in Rio

as Pedro, Manuel's Valet

1940

Behind the News

as Tomas Almedo

1940

No, No, Nanette

as Art Critic

1940

Arise, My Love

as Father Jacinto

1940

The Mark of Zorro

as Proprietor

1940

Meet the Wildcat

as Chief of Police

1940

The Flag of Humanity

as Henry Dunant (uncredited)

1940

Down Argentine Way

as Montero

1940

Rangers of Fortune

as Stefan

1940

Love, Honor and Oh-Baby!

as Headwaiter

1940

Torrid Zone

as Police Chief Juan Rodriguez

1940

'Til We Meet Again

as Mexican Bartender (uncredited)

1940

Charlie Chan in Panama

as Achmed Halide

1940

Castle on the Hudson

as Tony - Prisoner in Death Row (uncredited...

1940

The Fatal Hour

as Harry 'Hardway' Lockett

1939

Balalaika

as Ivan (uncredited)

1939

City in Darkness

as Gendarme at Steamship Office

1939

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

as Handwriting Expert (uncredited)

1939

In Name Only

as Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)

1939

Lady of the Tropics

as Telegraph Office Clerk

1939

The Spellbinder

as Headwaiter (Uncredited)

1939

Maisie

as Ernie

1939

In Old Caliente

as Don José Vargas

1939

Code of the Secret Service

as Train Conductor (uncredited)

1939

Forged Passport

as Chief Miguel

1938

Zaza

as Rug Dealer

1938

Dramatic School

as Alphonse

1938

Sharpshooters

as Ivan

1938

The Shining Hour

as Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited)

1938

Barefoot Boy

as Hank

1938

I'll Give a Million

as Citizen

1938

Tropic Holiday

as Co-Pilot (uncredited)

1938

Joaquin Murrieta

as Bronco, Murrieta Spy (uncredited)

1938

Rascals

as Florist

1938

Invisible Enemy

as Signor Bramucci

1938

Mannequin

as Striking Seaman (Uncredited)

1937

Bulldog Drummond's Revenge

as Draven Nogais

1937

Beg, Borrow or Steal

as French Detective Looking for Summitt (un...

1937

The Firefly

as Pablo (uncredited)

1937

The Bride Wore Red

as Alberto

1937

Exclusive

as Johnny

1937

You Can't Have Everything

as Waiter at Romano's (uncredited)

1937

Song of the City

as Tony

1937

We Have Our Moments

as Customs Inspector

1937

Seventh Heaven

as Postman (uncredited)

1937

A Doctor's Diary

as Louie

1937

When You're in Love

as Carlos

1937

Mama Steps Out

as Priest

1936

The Public Pays

as Moran's Hood (uncredited)

1936

The Gay Desperado

as López

1936

The Devil Is a Sissy

as 'Grandma'

1936

Fatal Lady

as Felipe (uncredited)

1936

Wife vs. Secretary

as Havana Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

1935

Captain Blood

as French Officer (uncredited)

1935

Okay, José

as Comandante Capitán Lopez

1935

The Perfect Gentleman

as Waiter (uncredited)

1935

The Melody Lingers on

as Giuseppe

1934

Chained

as Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)

1934

One More River

as Waiter (Uncredited)

1934

Viva Villa!

as Pancho Villa's Father

1934

Men in White

as Dr. Vitale

1933

Dinner at Eight

as Butler (uncredited)

1933

The Solitaire Man

as Waiter

1928

The Man Who Laughs

as Clown (uncredited)

1925

The Beautiful City

as Carlo Gillardi

1924

Romola

as Adolfo Spini

1924

Isn't Life Wonderful

as Theodor

1922

Fascination

as Nema