Frank Puglia (1892 - 1975) فرانك بوليا

Biography

An Italian actor, born in Sicily, on March 9, 1892. He was married to Irene Veneroni and remained with her until her death. Among his works: 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957), The Desert Hawk (195) and Down Argentine Way (1940). He began his career as a teenager on the stage of...Read more the Italian opera, then left for the United States in 1907. In New York City, he worked in a laundry, before joining an Italian theater troupe. He appeared in many silent films until the sound entered the films. He mostly played ethnic types of roles. He also frequently played the roles of priests, diplomats, and musicians. His first silent film was Orphans of the Storm (1921). Frank had a memorable role as a Moroccan rug merchant in the classic movie Casablanca (1942). He appeared in numerous series, including To Rome with Love (1970-1971). His final film appearance was in Mr. Rocco (1975). He died on October 25, 1975, at age 83.

- Nationality:
- US
- Date of Birth:
- 9 March 1892
- Birth Country:
- Italy
- Died on:
- 25 October 1975
- Death Country:
- US

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Filmography

Actor (23)
- - - Bonanza
    - 1959 - Series
- - - The Black Orchid
    - 1958 - Movie
- - - 20 Million Miles to Earth
    - 1957 - Movie
- - - Serenade
    - 1956 - Movie
- - - A Star Is Born
    - 1954 - Movie
- - - The Loretta Young Show
    - 1953 - Series
- - - Bandits of Corsica
    - 1953 - Movie
- - - The Caddy
    - 1953 - Movie
- - - Bagdad
    - 1949 - Movie
- - - Joan of Arc
    - 1948 - Movie
- - - Without Reservations
    - 1946 - Movie
- - - Week-End at the Waldorf
    - 1945 - Movie
- - - Dragon Seed
    - 1944 - Movie
- - - Casablanca
    - 1942 - Movie
- - - The Jungle Book
    - 1942 - Movie
- - - I Take This Woman
    - 1940 - Movie
- - - The Mark of Zorro
    - 1940 - Movie
- - - Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
    - 1939 - Movie
- - - Dramatic School
    - 1938 - Movie
- - - The Bride Wore Red
    - 1937 - Movie
- - - Wife vs. Secretary
    - 1936 - Movie
- - - Captain Blood
    - 1935 - Movie
- - - Viva Villa!
    - 1934 - Movie

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Biographies:

An Italian actor, born in Sicily, on March 9, 1892. He was married to Irene Veneroni and remained with her until her death. Among his works: 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957), The...Read more Desert Hawk (195) and Down Argentine Way (1940). He began his career as a teenager on the stage of the Italian opera, then left for the United States in 1907. In New York City, he worked in a laundry, before joining an Italian theater troupe. He appeared in many silent films until the sound entered the films. He mostly played ethnic types of roles. He also frequently played the roles of priests, diplomats, and musicians. His first silent film was Orphans of the Storm (1921). Frank had a memorable role as a Moroccan rug merchant in the classic movie Casablanca (1942). He appeared in numerous series, including To Rome with Love (1970-1971). His final film appearance was in Mr. Rocco (1975). He died on October 25, 1975, at age 83.

Trivia:

He was originally cast as the undertaker "Bonasera" in The Godfather (1972), but he dropped out because of his illness and was replaced by Salvatore Corsitto.
He claimed that he have learned English from reading newspapers.