
Frank Puglia
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 8, 1892
- Died
- October 26, 1975 (aged 83)
- Birthplace
- Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy
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
Filmography

Mr. Ricco
Movie · as Uncle Enzo

Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole
Movie · as Mr. Alissandro

The Rookies
TV · 1 ep

Columbo
TV · as Janitor at Winery (uncredited) · 1 ep

To Rome with Love
TV · 4 eps

Mayberry R.F.D.
TV · as Mr. Morelli · 1 ep

A Bell for Adano
Movie · as Afronti

The Spy in the Green Hat
Movie · as Padre

Mannix
TV · as Grandfather Bertelli · 1 ep

The High Chaparral
TV · as Miguel · 1 ep

Ironside
TV · as Jose Fuente · 1 ep

The Flying Nun
TV · as Father Dominic · 1 ep

That Girl
TV · as Restaurant Owner · 2 eps

The Sword of Ali Baba
Movie · as Cassim

I Dream of Jeannie
TV · as Salvatori · 1 ep

Run for Your Life
TV · as Ignacio Romero · 1 ep

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
TV · as Papa · 1 ep

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
TV · as Padre Francisco · 1 ep

The Fugitive
TV · as Compadre · 1 ep
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV · as Guide · 1 ep

The Outer Limits
TV · as Father Fontana · 1 ep

Girls! Girls! Girls!
Movie · as Papa Stavros

Sam Benedict
TV · as Ricco · 1 ep

Dr. Kildare
TV · as Joe Crosetti · 1 ep

Hazel
TV · as Signor Angelo · 1 ep

Cry Tough
Movie · as Lavandero

The Black Orchid
Movie · as Henry Gallo

The Killers of Mussolini
Movie · as Cardinal

Rawhide
TV · as Father Sebastian · 1 ep

Law of the Plainsman
TV · as Don Esteban Ramores · 1 ep

The Detectives
TV · as Guido · 1 ep

Tightrope
TV · as Gino Angelico · 1 ep

The Untouchables
TV · as Carlo Giovanni, Joe Flores (uncredited), Carlo Feruzzi · 1 ep

The Third Man
TV · as Aldo Villano · 1 ep

Bonanza
TV · as Brother Nicholas · 1 ep

Lock-Up
TV · as Niclo Donati · 1 ep

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV · 1 ep

The Texan
TV · as Carlos Moreno · 1 ep

20 Million Miles to Earth
Movie · as Dr. Leonardo

Duel at Apache Wells
Movie · as Señor Valdez

Child of Trouble
Movie · as Green Sr.

Accused of Murder
Movie · as Cesar Cipriano

The Burning Hills
Movie · as Tio Perico

Serenade
Movie · as Manuel Montes

The First Texan
Movie · as Pepe

Broken Arrow
TV · as Judson · 1 ep

The Millionaire
TV · as Salvatore Michelangelo Buonarotti, Papa Pucci · 1 ep

Frontier
TV · 1 ep

The Shanghai Story
Movie · as Mr. Chang

Casanova's Big Night
Movie · as Carabaccio

A Star Is Born
Movie · as Bruno (uncredited)

Father Knows Best
TV · as Mr. Amaldi · 1 ep
Passport to Danger
TV · as Police Chief · 1 ep

The Lone Wolf
TV · as Papa Crocetti · 1 ep

The Bandits of Corsica
Movie · as Riggio

The Steel Lady
Movie · as Sheik Taras

Son of Belle Starr
Movie · as Manuel

The Caddy
Movie · as Mr. Spezzato

Letter to Loretta
TV · as Guido Racelli · 1 ep
Chevron Theatre
TV · 1 ep

Racket Squad
TV · 1 ep

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV · as Rossi · 1 ep

Black Hand
Movie · as Carlo Sabballera

Walk Softly, Stranger
Movie · as A.J. Corelli

Federal Agent at Large
Movie · as Angelo 'Angel' Badillo

The Desert Hawk
Movie · as Ahmed Bey

Captain Carey, U.S.A.
Movie · as Luigi

Lux Video Theatre
TV · as Father Pensovecchio · 1 ep

Colorado Territory
Movie · as Brother Tomas

Special Agent
Movie · as Grandfather Devereaux

Bagdad
Movie · as Saleel

Bride of Vengeance
Movie · as Bolfi

Dream Girl
Movie · as Antonio

Joan of Arc
Movie · as Nicolas de Houppeville, judge

Brute Force
Movie · as Ferrara

Fiesta
Movie · as Doctor

My Favorite Brunette
Movie · as Baron Montay

The Lost Moment
Movie · as Pietro

Escape Me Never
Movie · as The Guide

Easy Come, Easy Go
Movie · as Grocer

Road to Rio
Movie · as Rodrigues

Stallion Road
Movie · as Pelon

Without Reservations
Movie · as Ortega

Week-End at the Waldorf
Movie · as Emile

Blood on the Sun
Movie · as Prince Tatsugi

A Song to Remember
Movie · as Monsieur Jollet (uncredited)

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Movie · as Prince Cassim

Together Again
Movie · as Leonardo (uncredited)

Brazil
Movie · as Señor Machado

Tall in the Saddle
Movie · as Talo (uncredited)

This Is the Life
Movie · as Music Teacher

Passage to Marseille
Movie · as Older Guard (uncredited)

Phantom of the Opera
Movie · as Villeneuve

Tarzan's Desert Mystery
Movie · as Magistrate

Pilot #5
Movie · as Nikola

Casablanca
Movie · as Arab Vendor (uncredited)

Princess O'Rourke
Movie · as Greek Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)

For Whom the Bell Tolls
Movie · as Captain Gomez

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

Background to Danger
Movie · as Syrian Vendor (uncredited)

Around the World
Movie · as Native Dealer

Mission to Moscow
Movie · as Trial Judge Ulrich (uncredited)

Jungle Book
Movie · as The Pundit

Always in My Heart
Movie · as Joe Borelli

Escape from Hong Kong
Movie · as Kosura

Secret Agent of Japan
Movie · as Eminescu

Now, Voyager
Movie · as Giuseppe (uncredited)

Who Is Hope Schuyler?
Movie · as Baggott

The Boogie Man Will Get You
Movie · as Silvio Baciagalupi

Billy the Kid
Movie · as Pedro Gonzales

That Night in Rio
Movie · as Pedro, Manuel's Valet

Law of the Tropics
Movie · as Tito

The Parson of Panamint
Movie · as Joaquin Fuentes

Down Argentine Way
Movie · as Montero

Charlie Chan in Panama
Movie · as Achmed Halide

Torrid Zone
Movie · as Police Chief Juan Rodriguez

The Fatal Hour
Movie · as Harry 'Hardway' Lockett

Arise, My Love
Movie · as Father Jacinto

Love, Honor and Oh-Baby!
Movie · as Headwaiter

Rangers of Fortune
Movie · as Stefan

The Mark of Zorro
Movie · as Proprietor

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

'Til We Meet Again
Movie · as Mexican Bartender (uncredited)

No, No, Nanette
Movie · as Art Critic

Behind the News
Movie · as Tomas Almedo

Meet the Wildcat
Movie · as Chief of Police

The Flag of Humanity
Movie · as Henry Dunant (uncredited)

Maisie
Movie · as Ernie

The Girl and the Gambler
Movie · as Gomez

Zaza
Movie · as Rug Dealer

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

City in Darkness
Movie · as Gendarme at Steamship Office

Code of the Secret Service
Movie · as Train Conductor (uncredited)

Pirates of the Skies
Movie

In Old Caliente
Movie · as Don José Vargas

The Spellbinder
Movie · as Headwaiter (uncredited)

Lady of the Tropics
Movie · as Telegraph Office Clerk

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

Balalaika
Movie · as Ivan (uncredited)

Forged Passport
Movie · as Chief Miguel

Mystery of the White Room
Movie · as Tony

Mannequin
Movie · as Striking Seaman (Uncredited)

Barefoot Boy
Movie · as Hank

Dramatic School
Movie · as Alphonse

Sharpshooters
Movie · as Ivan

I'll Give a Million
Movie · as Citizen

Invisible Enemy
Movie · as Signor Bramucci

Rascals
Movie · as Florist

Tropic Holiday
Movie · as Co-Pilot (uncredited)

The Shining Hour
Movie · as Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited)

Joaquin Murrieta
Movie · as Bronco, Murrieta Spy (uncredited)

Bulldog Drummond's Revenge
Movie · as Draven Nogais

The Firefly
Movie · as Pablo (uncredited)

Mama Steps Out
Movie · as Priest

Seventh Heaven
Movie · as Postman (uncredited)

Song of the City
Movie · as Tony

We Have Our Moments
Movie · as Customs Inspector (uncredited)

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

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

Exclusive
Movie · as Johnny

A Doctor's Diary
Movie · as Louie

When You're in Love
Movie · as Carlos

The Bride Wore Red
Movie · as Alberto

Fatal Lady
Movie · as Felipe (uncredited)

The Devil Is a Sissy
Movie · as 'Grandma'

Wife vs. Secretary
Movie · as Havana Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

The Gay Desperado
Movie · as López

The Public Pays
Movie · as Moran's Hood (uncredited)

The Perfect Gentleman
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
Okay, José
Movie · as Comandante Capitán Lopez

Captain Blood
Movie · as French Officer (uncredited)

The Melody Lingers on
Movie · as Giuseppe

Men in White
Movie · as Dr. Vitale

Viva Villa!
Movie · as Pancho Villa's Father

Chained
Movie · as Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)

One More River
Movie · as Waiter (Uncredited)

Dinner at Eight
Movie · as Butler (uncredited)

The Solitaire Man
Movie · as Waiter

The Man Who Laughs
Movie · as Clown (uncredited)

The Beautiful City
Movie · as Carlo Gillardi

Romola
Movie · as Adolfo Spini

Isn't Life Wonderful
Movie · as Theodor

Fascination
Movie · as Nema

Orphans of the Storm
Movie · as Pierre