
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)

Columbo
1971
as Janitor at Winery (uncredited)

Bonanza
1959
as Brother Nicholas

The Fugitive
1963
as Compadre

Ironside
1967
as Jose Fuente

Mannix
1967
as Grandfather Bertelli

Dr. Kildare
1961
as Joe Crosetti

The Untouchables
1959
as Carlo Giovanni / Joe Flores (uncredited) / Carlo Feruzzi
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
as Guide

I Dream of Jeannie
1965
as Salvatori

Rawhide
1959
as Father Sebastian

Run for Your Life
1965
as Ignacio Romero

The High Chaparral
1967
as Miguel

The Rookies
1972

That Girl
1966
as Restaurant Owner

The Outer Limits
1963
as Father Fontana

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

Father Knows Best
1954
as Mr. Amaldi

Hazel
1961
as Signor Angelo

The Flying Nun
1967
as Father Dominic

The Millionaire
1955
as Salvatore Michelangelo Buonarotti / Papa Pucci

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

The Texan
1958
as Carlos Moreno

The Detectives
1959
as Guido

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
1958

Lock-Up
1959
as Niclo Donati

Mayberry R.F.D.
1968
as Mr. Morelli
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Father Pensovecchio

The Third Man
1959
as Aldo Villano

Law of the Plainsman
1959
as Don Esteban Ramores

Tightrope
1959
as Gino Angelico
Broken Arrow
1956
as Judson

Sam Benedict
1962
as Ricco

Racket Squad
1951

The Lone Wolf
1954
as Papa Crocetti

Frontier
1955

Letter to Loretta
1953
as Guido Racelli

To Rome with Love
1969
Chevron Theatre
1952

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)

Brute Force
1947
as Ferrara

Jungle Book
1942
as The Pundit

For Whom the Bell Tolls
1943
as Captain Gomez

A Star Is Born
1954
as Bruno (uncredited)

Now, Voyager
1942
as Giuseppe (uncredited)

Bagdad
1949
as Saleel

Phantom of the Opera
1943
as Villeneuve

Fiesta
1947
as Doctor

Colorado Territory
1949
as Brother Tomas

Stallion Road
1947
as Pelon

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
1944
as Prince Cassim

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

Tall in the Saddle
1944
as Talo (uncredited)

Dinner at Eight
1933
as Butler (uncredited)

Captain Blood
1935
as French Officer (uncredited)

Joan of Arc
1948
as Nicolas de Houppeville, judge

Without Reservations
1946
as Ortega

The Firefly
1937
as Pablo (uncredited)

The Mark of Zorro
1940
as Proprietor

Brazil
1944
as Señor Machado

Girls! Girls! Girls!
1962
as Papa Stavros

20 Million Miles to Earth
1957
as Dr. Leonardo

The Burning Hills
1956
as Tio Perico

A Song to Remember
1945
as Monsieur Jollet (uncredited)

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

Serenade
1956
as Manuel Montes

The Man Who Laughs
1928
as Clown (uncredited)

Chained
1934
as Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)

Tarzan's Desert Mystery
1943
as Magistrate

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

Seventh Heaven
1937
as Postman (uncredited)

Joaquin Murrieta
1938
as Bronco, Murrieta Spy (uncredited)

Pilot #5
1943
as Nikola

Tropic Holiday
1938
as Co-Pilot (uncredited)

Billy the Kid
1941
as Pedro Gonzales

The Fatal Hour
1940
as Harry 'Hardway' Lockett

Walk Softly, Stranger
1950
as A.J. Corelli

The Spy in the Green Hat
1967
as Padre

Meet the Wildcat
1940
as Chief of Police

Men in White
1934
as Dr. Vitale

Casanova's Big Night
1954
as Carabaccio

The Shanghai Story
1954
as Mr. Chang

The Caddy
1953
as Mr. Spezzato

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

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

The Gay Desperado
1936
as López

Forged Passport
1939
as Chief Miguel

The Boogie Man Will Get You
1942
as Silvio Baciagalupi

Road to Rio
1947
as Rodrigues

Viva Villa!
1934
as Pancho Villa's Father

Mannequin
1938
as Striking Seaman (Uncredited)

Mission to Moscow
1943
as Trial Judge Ulrich (uncredited)

The Spellbinder
1939
as Headwaiter (uncredited)

Lady of the Tropics
1939
as Telegraph Office Clerk

The Desert Hawk
1950
as Ahmed Bey

Background to Danger
1943
as Syrian Vendor

We Have Our Moments
1937
as Customs Inspector

I'll Give a Million
1938
as Citizen

My Favorite Brunette
1947
as Baron Montay

The Devil Is a Sissy
1936
as 'Grandma'

The Steel Lady
1953
as Sheik Taras

Pirates of the Skies
1939

Sharpshooters
1938
as Ivan

No, No, Nanette
1940
as Art Critic

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

Week-End at the Waldorf
1945
as Emile

The Shining Hour
1938
as Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited)

Blood on the Sun
1945
as Prince Tatsugi

Balalaika
1939
as Ivan (uncredited)

Orphans of the Storm
1921
as Pierre

The Black Orchid
1959
as Henry Gallo

Torrid Zone
1940
as Police Chief Juan Rodriguez

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

Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole
1972
as Mr. Alissandro

Together Again
1944
as Leonardo (uncredited)

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

Maisie
1939
as Ernie

The Sword of Ali Baba
1965
as Cassim

Mr. Ricco
1975
as Uncle Enzo

The Bandits of Corsica
1953
as Riggio

Black Hand
1950
as Carlo Sabballera

When You're in Love
1937
as Carlos

Rascals
1938
as Florist

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

Law of the Tropics
1941
as Tito

Exclusive
1937
as Johnny

The Killers of Mussolini
1959
as Cardinal

A Bell for Adano
1967
as Afronti

Bride of Vengeance
1949
as Bolfi

In Old Caliente
1939
as Don José Vargas

Accused of Murder
1956
as Cesar Cipriano

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

Arise, My Love
1940
as Father Jacinto

Down Argentine Way
1940
as Montero

Special Agent
1949
as Grandfather Devereaux

Always in My Heart
1942
as Joe Borelli

Mystery of the White Room
1939
as Tony

Isn't Life Wonderful
1924
as Theodor

The Solitaire Man
1933
as Waiter

The Perfect Gentleman
1935
as Waiter (uncredited)

The First Texan
1956
as Pepe

Mama Steps Out
1937
as Priest

City in Darkness
1939
as Gendarme at Steamship Office

The Parson of Panamint
1941
as Joaquin Fuentes

Son of Belle Starr
1953
as Manuel

Dramatic School
1938
as Alphonse

Song of the City
1937
as Tony

Escape Me Never
1947
as The Guide

Rangers of Fortune
1940
as Stefan

Duel at Apache Wells
1957
as Señor Valdez

One More River
1934
as Waiter (Uncredited)

Cry Tough
1959
as Lavandero

Federal Agent at Large
1950
as Angelo 'Angel' Badillo

Zaza
1939
as Rug Dealer

Romola
1924
as Adolfo Spini

Bulldog Drummond's Revenge
1937
as Draven Nogais

Barefoot Boy
1938
as Hank

Beg, Borrow or Steal
1937
as French Detective Looking for Summitt (uncredited)
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)
- Brute Force (1947) — as Ferrara
- Jungle Book (1942) — as The Pundit
- For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) — as Captain Gomez
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