
Frank Puglia
Known for Acting · 183 credits
- Born
- 1892-03-08
- Died
- 1975-10-26
- Place of birth
- Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy
- Also known as
- Francesco Giuseppe "Frank" Puglia · Francesco Giuseppe 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.
Known For
TV Shows (40)

Ironside
1967
as Jose Fuente

The Fugitive
1963
as Compadre

Columbo
1971
as Janitor at Winery (uncredited)

Bonanza
1959
as Brother Nicholas
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
as Guide

Father Knows Best
1954
as Mr. Amaldi

Mannix
1967
as Grandfather Bertelli

I Dream of Jeannie
1965
as Salvatori

The Untouchables
1959
as Carlo Giovanni / Joe Flores (uncredited) / Carlo Feruzzi

Dr. Kildare
1961
as Joe Crosetti

Run for Your Life
1965
as Ignacio Romero

Rawhide
1959
as Father Sebastian

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
as Papa

The High Chaparral
1967
as Miguel

The Outer Limits
1963
as Father Fontana

Hazel
1961
as Signor Angelo

The Millionaire
1955
as Salvatore Michelangelo Buonarotti / Papa Pucci

The Rookies
1972

That Girl
1966
as Restaurant Owner

The Detectives
1959
as Guido

Lock-Up
1959
as Niclo Donati

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
as Padre Francisco

Mayberry R.F.D.
1968
as Mr. Morelli

Racket Squad
1951

The Third Man
1959
as Aldo Villano

The Texan
1958
as Carlos Moreno
Broken Arrow
1956
as Judson
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Father Pensovecchio

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
1958

The Flying Nun
1967
as Father Dominic

The Lone Wolf
1954
as Papa Crocetti

Law of the Plainsman
1959
as Don Esteban Ramores

To Rome with Love
1969

Letter to Loretta
1953
as Guido Racelli
Chevron Theatre
1952

Sam Benedict
1962
as Ricco

Tightrope
1959
as Gino Angelico

Frontier
1955

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as Rossi
Passport to Danger
1954
as Police Chief
Movies (143)

Casablanca
1943
as Arab Vendor (uncredited)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939
as Handwriting Expert (uncredited)

Romola
1924
as Adolfo Spini

20 Million Miles to Earth
1957
as Dr. Leonardo

For Whom the Bell Tolls
1943
as Captain Gomez

Brute Force
1947
as Ferrara

Captain Blood
1935
as French Officer (uncredited)

A Star Is Born
1954
as Bruno (uncredited)

Fascination
1922
as Nema

Phantom of the Opera
1943
as Villeneuve

The Burning Hills
1956
as Tio Perico

The Man Who Laughs
1928
as Clown (uncredited)

Action in the North Atlantic
1943
as Capt. Carpolis (uncredited)

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
1944
as Prince Cassim

Fiesta
1947
as Doctor

Girls! Girls! Girls!
1962
as Papa Stavros

Wife vs. Secretary
1936
as Havana Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Casanova's Big Night
1954
as Carabaccio

Tall in the Saddle
1944
as Talo (uncredited)

Arise, My Love
1940
as Father Jacinto

The Mark of Zorro
1940
as Proprietor

When You're in Love
1937
as Carlos

Joan of Arc
1948
as Nicolas de Houppeville, judge

Special Agent
1949
as Grandfather Devereaux

Escape Me Never
1947
as The Guide

Dinner at Eight
1933
as Butler (uncredited)

In Name Only
1939
as Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)

Blood on the Sun
1945
as Prince Tatsugi

Princess O'Rourke
1943
as Greek Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)

Colorado Territory
1949
as Brother Tomas

The Spy in the Green Hat
1967
as Padre

Jungle Book
1942
as The Pundit

The Black Orchid
1959
as Henry Gallo

No, No, Nanette
1940
as Art Critic

Always in My Heart
1942
as Joe Borelli

The Caddy
1953
as Mr. Spezzato

The Steel Lady
1953
as Sheik Taras

My Favorite Brunette
1947
as Baron Montay

Captain Carey, U.S.A.
1950
as Luigi

The Lost Moment
1947
as Pietro

Tarzan's Desert Mystery
1943
as Magistrate

The Gay Desperado
1936
as López

The First Texan
1956
as Pepe

A Song to Remember
1945
as Monsieur Jollet (uncredited)

Chained
1934
as Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)

You Can't Have Everything
1937
as Waiter at Romano's (uncredited)

The Bandits of Corsica
1953
as Riggio

Billy the Kid
1941
as Pedro Gonzales

Week-End at the Waldorf
1945
as Emile

Lady of the Tropics
1939
as Telegraph Office Clerk

The Firefly
1937
as Pablo (uncredited)

Charlie Chan in Panama
1940
as Achmed Halide

Without Reservations
1946
as Ortega

Bride of Vengeance
1949
as Bolfi

'Til We Meet Again
1940
as Mexican Bartender (uncredited)

Mystery of the White Room
1939
as Tony

Now, Voyager
1942
as Giuseppe (uncredited)

Beg, Borrow or Steal
1937
as French Detective Looking for Summitt (uncredited)

We Have Our Moments
1937
as Customs Inspector (uncredited)

Men in White
1934
as Dr. Vitale

Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole
1972
as Mr. Alissandro

The Devil Is a Sissy
1936
as 'Grandma'

The Shining Hour
1938
as Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited)

The Perfect Gentleman
1935
as Waiter (uncredited)

Mr. Ricco
1975
as Uncle Enzo

Balalaika
1939
as Ivan (uncredited)

Brazil
1944
as Señor Machado

Mission to Moscow
1943
as Trial Judge Ulrich (uncredited)

The Desert Hawk
1950
as Ahmed Bey

Serenade
1956
as Manuel Montes

The Bride Wore Red
1937
as Alberto

Who Is Hope Schuyler?
1942
as Baggott

Son of Belle Starr
1953
as Manuel

The Beautiful City
1925
as Carlo Gillardi

Walk Softly, Stranger
1950
as A.J. Corelli

Bagdad
1949
as Saleel

Orphans of the Storm
1921
as Pierre

Black Hand
1950
as Carlo Sabballera

Background to Danger
1943
as Syrian Vendor

The Killers of Mussolini
1959
as Cardinal

Law of the Tropics
1941
as Tito

Child of Trouble
1957
as Green Sr.

The Fatal Hour
1940
as Harry 'Hardway' Lockett

Bulldog Drummond's Revenge
1937
as Draven Nogais

Dramatic School
1938
as Alphonse

Castle on the Hudson
1940
as Tony - Prisoner in Death Row (uncredited)

Road to Rio
1947
as Rodrigues

Down Argentine Way
1940
as Montero

Maisie
1939
as Ernie

One More River
1934
as Waiter (Uncredited)

Forged Passport
1939
as Chief Miguel

Federal Agent at Large
1950
as Angelo 'Angel' Badillo

That Night in Rio
1941
as Pedro, Manuel's Valet

The Solitaire Man
1933
as Waiter

City in Darkness
1939
as Gendarme at Steamship Office

The Parson of Panamint
1941
as Joaquin Fuentes

The Public Pays
1936
as Moran's Hood (uncredited)

Seventh Heaven
1937
as Postman (uncredited)

Around the World
1943
as Native Dealer

The Shanghai Story
1954
as Mr. Chang

Stallion Road
1947
as Pelon

Together Again
1944
as Leonardo (uncredited)

Love, Honor and Oh-Baby!
1940
as Headwaiter

Rascals
1938
as Florist

This Is the Life
1944
as Music Teacher

Accused of Murder
1956
as Cesar Cipriano

The Boogie Man Will Get You
1942
as Silvio Baciagalupi

Torrid Zone
1940
as Police Chief Juan Rodriguez

Pilot #5
1943
as Nikola

I'll Give a Million
1938
as Citizen

Cry Tough
1959
as Lavandero

Fatal Lady
1936
as Felipe (uncredited)

Pirates of the Skies
1939

Escape from Hong Kong
1942
as Kosura

Viva Villa!
1934
as Pancho Villa's Father

The Sword of Ali Baba
1965
as Cassim

In Old Caliente
1939
as Don José Vargas

Mama Steps Out
1937
as Priest

Behind the News
1940
as Tomas Almedo

Isn't Life Wonderful
1924
as Theodor
About Frank Puglia
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. With 183 credits spanning from 1921 to 1975, Frank Puglia has appeared in 143 films and 40 TV shows.
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Most Popular Frank Puglia Movies
- Casablanca (1943) — as Arab Vendor (uncredited)
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) — as Handwriting Expert (uncredited)
- Romola (1924) — as Adolfo Spini
- 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) — as Dr. Leonardo
- For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) — as Captain Gomez
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