Biographies: Henry Armetta - Actor

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An American actor, born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, as Enrico Armetta. In 1902, he stowed away on a boat heading for New York. He appeared in more than 150 films, starting with silent films, in addition to many theatrical roles. He played many theatrical roles in New York before moving to California, where he found work in films as an actor. He made his first silent film, The Governor (1915), and played the roles of a grocer, a barber, and a restaurant owner. When sound entered films, he appeared in many MGM films, and his first talkie work was Street Angel (1928). His film career continued until he made his last film, Colonel Effingham's Raid, which was released in 1946, a year after his death. He married Iole in 1920, they had three children, and she remained with him until his death. He's known for Hide-Out (1934), The Lady and the Mob (1939), and Speed ​​to Burn (1938). He died of a heart attack in San Diego, California, USA, on October 21, 1945, at age 57.

• 30 November 2023
• Shaimaa Saied