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
all 183
Movies 143
TV Shows 40
Uncle Enzo

Mr. Ricco (1975)
Movie
Mr. Alissandro

Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole (1972)
Movie
Janitor at Winery (uncredited)

Columbo (1971)
TV
5.78
Mr. Morelli

Mayberry R.F.D. (1968)
TV
Afronti

A Bell for Adano (1967)
Movie
Grandfather Bertelli

Mannix (1967)
TV
6.38
Father Dominic

The Flying Nun (1967)
TV
4.67
Jose Fuente

Ironside (1967)
TV
6
Restaurant Owner

That Girl (1966)
TV
6
Salvatori

I Dream of Jeannie (1965)
TV
6.11
Ignacio Romero

Run for Your Life (1965)
TV
Padre Francisco

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964)
TV
6
Compadre

The Fugitive (1963)
TV
3.5
Father Fontana

The Outer Limits (1963)
TV
7.4
Papa Stavros

Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962)
Movie
Signor Angelo

Hazel (1961)
TV
Joe Crosetti

Dr. Kildare (1961)
TV
6
Signore Capelli

The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1960)
Movie
Carlo Giovanni / Joe Flores (uncredited) / Carlo Feruzzi

The Untouchables (1959)
TV
5.29
Aldo Villano

The Third Man (1959)
TV
Don Esteban Ramores

Law of the Plainsman (1959)
TV
Brother Nicholas

Bonanza (1959)
TV
1
Gino Angelico

Tightrope (1959)
TV
Lavandero

Cry Tough (1959)
Movie
Henry Gallo

The Black Orchid (1959)
Movie
Father Sebastian

Rawhide (1959)
TV
4
Carlos Moreno

The Texan (1958)
TV
Dr. Leonardo

20 Million Miles to Earth (1957)
Movie
8
Señor Valdez

Duel at Apache Wells (1957)
Movie
Cesar Cipriano

Accused of Murder (1956)
Movie
Judson

Broken Arrow (1956)
TV
10
Tio Perico

The Burning Hills (1956)
Movie
Manuel Montes

Serenade (1956)
Movie
Papa Pucci / Salvatore Michelangelo Buonarotti

The Millionaire (1955)
TV
Mr. Amaldi

Father Knows Best (1954)
TV
6
Bruno (uncredited)

A Star Is Born (1954)
Movie
Mr. Chang

The Shanghai Story (1954)
Movie
Papa Crocetti

The Lone Wolf (1954)
TV
Carabaccio

Casanova's Big Night (1954)
Movie
6
Police Chief

Passport to Danger (1954)
TV
Sheik Taras

The Steel Lady (1953)
Movie
Guido Racelli

Letter to Loretta (1953)
TV
Mr. Spezzato

The Caddy (1953)
Movie
A.J. Corelli

Walk Softly, Stranger (1950)
Movie
Father Pensovecchio

Lux Video Theatre (1950)
TV
Ahmed Bey

The Desert Hawk (1950)
Movie
Carlo Sabballera

Black Hand (1950)
Movie
Angelo 'Angel' Badillo

Federal Agent at Large (1950)
Movie
Saleel

Bagdad (1949)
Movie
Grandfather Devereaux

Special Agent (1949)
Movie
Brother Tomas

Colorado Territory (1949)
Movie
Nicolas de Houppeville, judge

Joan of Arc (1948)
Movie
Antonio

Dream Girl (1948)
Movie
Rodrigues

Road to Rio (1947)
Movie
3.89
The Guide

Escape Me Never (1947)
Movie
Ferrara

Brute Force (1947)
Movie
Doctor

Fiesta (1947)
Movie
Baron Montay

My Favorite Brunette (1947)
Movie
6
Prince Tatsugi

Blood on the Sun (1945)
Movie
Monsieur Jollet (uncredited)

A Song to Remember (1945)
Movie
Leonardo (uncredited)

Together Again (1944)
Movie
Señor Machado

Brazil (1944)
Movie
Talo (uncredited)

Tall in the Saddle (1944)
Movie
Music Teacher

This Is the Life (1944)
Movie
Prince Cassim

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1944)
Movie
Magistrate

Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943)
Movie
4.33
Native Dealer

Around the World (1943)
Movie
Greek Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)

Princess O'Rourke (1943)
Movie
Villeneuve

Phantom of the Opera (1943)
Movie
Captain Gomez

For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943)
Movie
Syrian Vendor

Background to Danger (1943)
Movie
Nikola

Pilot #5 (1943)
Movie
Capt. Carpolis (uncredited)

Action in the North Atlantic (1943)
Movie
Trial Judge Ulrich (uncredited)

Mission to Moscow (1943)
Movie
Arab Vendor (uncredited)

Casablanca (1943)
Movie
6.75
Giuseppe (uncredited)

Now, Voyager (1942)
Movie
3
Silvio Baciagalupi

The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942)
Movie
6
The Pundit

Jungle Book (1942)
Movie
Joe Borelli

Always in My Heart (1942)
Movie
Joaquin Fuentes

The Parson of Panamint (1941)
Movie
Pedro Gonzales

Billy the Kid (1941)
Movie
Pedro, Manuel's Valet

That Night in Rio (1941)
Movie
Tomas Almedo

Behind the News (1940)
Movie
Art Critic

No, No, Nanette (1940)
Movie
Father Jacinto

Arise, My Love (1940)
Movie
Proprietor

The Mark of Zorro (1940)
Movie
Chief of Police

Meet the Wildcat (1940)
Movie
Henry Dunant (uncredited)

The Flag of Humanity (1940)
Movie
Headwaiter

Love, Honor and Oh-Baby! (1940)
Movie
Rodriguez

Torrid Zone (1940)
Movie
Mexican Bartender (uncredited)

'Til We Meet Again (1940)
Movie
Achmed Halide

Charlie Chan in Panama (1940)
Movie
5.22
Tony - Prisoner in Death Row (uncredited)

Castle on the Hudson (1940)
Movie
Harry 'Hardway' Lockett

The Fatal Hour (1940)
Movie
Ivan (uncredited)

Balalaika (1939)
Movie
Gendarme at Steamship Office

City in Darkness (1939)
Movie
3.63
Handwriting Expert (uncredited)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Movie
5.27
Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)

In Name Only (1939)
Movie
4
Telegraph Office Clerk

Lady of the Tropics (1939)
Movie
Headwaiter (Uncredited)

The Spellbinder (1939)
Movie
Ernie

Maisie (1939)
Movie
Don José Vargas

In Old Caliente (1939)
Movie
Train Conductor (uncredited)

Code of the Secret Service (1939)
Movie
Chief Miguel

Forged Passport (1939)
Movie
Jerry Petri

Pirates of the Skies (1939)
Movie
Rug Dealer

Zaza (1938)
Movie
Alphonse

Dramatic School (1938)
Movie
Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited)

The Shining Hour (1938)
Movie
Co-Pilot (uncredited)

Tropic Holiday (1938)
Movie
Bronco, Murrieta Spy

Joaquin Murrieta (1938)
Movie
Florist

Rascals (1938)
Movie
Signor Bramucci

Invisible Enemy (1938)
Movie
Striking Seaman (Uncredited)

Mannequin (1938)
Movie
Draven Nogais

Bulldog Drummond's Revenge (1937)
Movie
French Detective Looking for Summitt (uncredited)

Beg, Borrow or Steal (1937)
Movie
Pablo (uncredited)

The Firefly (1937)
Movie
Johnny

Exclusive (1937)
Movie
Waiter at Romano's (uncredited)

You Can't Have Everything (1937)
Movie
Customs Inspector

We Have Our Moments (1937)
Movie
Postman (uncredited)

Seventh Heaven (1937)
Movie
Robert Dalderder - the Priest

Mama Steps Out (1937)
Movie
Moran's Hood (uncredited)

The Public Pays (1936)
Movie
'Grandma'

The Devil Is a Sissy (1936)
Movie
Felipe (uncredited)

Fatal Lady (1936)
Movie
Havana Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Wife vs. Secretary (1936)
Movie
4
French Officer (uncredited)

Captain Blood (1935)
Movie
6
Comandante Capitán Lopez

Okay, José (1935)
Movie
Waiter (uncredited)

The Perfect Gentleman (1935)
Movie
Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)

Chained (1934)
Movie
Waiter (Uncredited)

One More River (1934)
Movie
Pancho Villa's Father

Viva Villa! (1934)
Movie
Dr. Vitale

Men in White (1934)
Movie
Butler (uncredited)

Dinner at Eight (1933)
Movie
4
Clown (uncredited)

The Man Who Laughs (1928)
Movie
Carlo Gillardi

The Beautiful City (1925)
Movie
Adolfo Spini

Romola (1924)
Movie
Pierre Frochard

Orphans of the Storm (1921)
Movie
2.67
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1892-03-09
Deathday1975-10-25 (83 years old)
Birth PlaceLinguaglossa, Italy
CitizenshipsKingdom of Italy, Italy
ResidencesUnited States of America · United States, United States of America
Also Known AsFrancesco Giuseppe "Frank" Puglia, Francesco Giuseppe Puglia
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