Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

March 8, 1892

Died

October 26, 1975 (age 83)

Place of Birth

Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy

Also Known As

Francesco Giuseppe "Frank" Puglia

Francesco Giuseppe Puglia

IMDb

Frank 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.

Filmography

1975FilmMr. Riccoas Uncle Enzo 1972FilmSay Goodbye, Maggie Coleas Mr. Alissandro 1972TVThe Rookies 1971TVColumboas Janitor at Winery (uncredited)1969TVTo Rome with Love 1968TVMayberry R.F.D.as Mr. Morelli 1967FilmA Bell for Adanoas Afronti 1967TVMannixas Grandfather Bertelli 1967TVThe High Chaparralas Miguel 1967TVThe Flying Nunas Father Dominic 1967TVIronsideas Jose Fuente 1967FilmThe Spy in the Green Hatas Padre 1966TVThat Girlas Restaurant Owner 1965TVI Dream of Jeannieas Salvatori 1965TVRun for Your Lifeas Ignacio Romero 1965FilmThe Sword of Ali Babaas Cassim 1964TVGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.as Papa 1964TVThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.as Padre Francisco 1963TVBob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatreas Guide 1963TVThe Fugitiveas Compadre 1963TVThe Outer Limitsas Father Fontana 1962FilmGirls! Girls! Girls!as Papa Stavros 1962TVSam Benedictas Ricco 1961TVHazelas Signor Angelo 1961TVDr. Kildareas Joe Crosetti 1959TVThe Detectivesas Guido 1959TVThe Untouchablesas Carlo Giovanni 1959TVThe Third Manas Aldo Villano 1959TVLaw of the Plainsmanas Don Esteban Ramores 1959TVLock-Upas Niclo Donati 1959TVBonanzaas Brother Nicholas 1959TVTightropeas Gino Angelico 1959FilmCry Toughas Lavandero 1959FilmThe Killers of Mussolinias Cardinal 1959FilmThe Black Orchidas Henry Gallo 1959TVRawhideas Father Sebastian 1958TVWestinghouse Desilu Playhouse 1958TVThe Texanas Carlos Moreno 1957Film20 Million Miles to Earthas Dr. Leonardo 1957FilmChild of Troubleas Green Sr.1957FilmDuel at Apache Wellsas Señor Valdez 1956FilmAccused of Murderas Cesar Cipriano 1956TVBroken Arrowas Judson 1956FilmThe Burning Hillsas Tio Perico 1956FilmThe First Texanas Pepe 1956FilmSerenadeas Manuel Montes 1955TVFrontier 1955TVThe Millionaireas Salvatore Michelangelo Buonarotti 1954TVFather Knows Bestas Mr. Amaldi 1954FilmA Star Is Bornas Bruno (uncredited)1954FilmThe Shanghai Storyas Mr. Chang 1954TVThe Lone Wolfas Papa Crocetti 1954FilmCasanova's Big Nightas Carabaccio 1954TVPassport to Dangeras Police Chief 1953FilmThe Steel Ladyas Sheik Taras 1953TVLetter to Lorettaas Guido Racelli 1953FilmThe Caddyas Mr. Spezzato 1953FilmSon of Belle Starras Manuel 1953FilmThe Bandits of Corsicaas Riggio 1952TVChevron Theatre 1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Rossi 1951TVRacket Squad 1950FilmWalk Softly, Strangeras A.J. Corelli 1950TVLux Video Theatreas Father Pensovecchio 1950FilmThe Desert Hawkas Ahmed Bey 1950FilmBlack Handas Carlo Sabballera 1950FilmFederal Agent at Largeas Angelo 'Angel' Badillo 1950FilmCaptain Carey, U.S.A.as Luigi 1949FilmBagdadas Saleel 1949FilmSpecial Agentas Grandfather Devereaux 1949FilmColorado Territoryas Brother Tomas 1949FilmBride of Vengeanceas Bolfi 1948FilmJoan of Arcas Nicolas de Houppeville, judge 1948FilmDream Girlas Antonio 1947FilmRoad to Rioas Rodrigues 1947FilmThe Lost Momentas Pietro 1947FilmEscape Me Neveras The Guide 1947FilmBrute Forceas Ferrara 1947FilmFiestaas Doctor 1947FilmStallion Roadas Pelon 1947FilmMy Favorite Brunetteas Baron Montay 1947FilmEasy Come, Easy Goas Grocer 1946FilmWithout Reservationsas Ortega 1945FilmWeek-End at the Waldorfas Emile 1945FilmBlood on the Sunas Prince Tatsugi 1945FilmA Song to Rememberas Monsieur Jollet (uncredited)1944FilmTogether Againas Leonardo (uncredited)1944FilmBrazilas Señor Machado 1944FilmTall in the Saddleas Talo (uncredited)1944FilmThis Is the Lifeas Music Teacher 1944FilmAli Baba and the Forty Thievesas Prince Cassim 1943FilmTarzan's Desert Mysteryas Magistrate 1943FilmAround the Worldas Native Dealer 1943FilmPrincess O'Rourkeas Greek Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)1943FilmPhantom of the Operaas Villeneuve 1943FilmFor Whom the Bell Tollsas Captain Gomez 1943FilmBackground to Dangeras Syrian Vendor 1943FilmPilot #5as Nikola 1943FilmAction in the North Atlanticas Capt. Carpolis (uncredited)1943FilmMission to Moscowas Trial Judge Ulrich (uncredited)1943FilmCasablancaas Arab Vendor (uncredited)1942FilmNow, Voyageras Giuseppe (uncredited)1942FilmThe Boogie Man Will Get Youas Silvio Baciagalupi 1942FilmEscape from Hong Kongas Kosura 1942FilmWho Is Hope Schuyler?as Baggott 1942FilmJungle Bookas The Pundit 1942FilmSecret Agent of Japanas Eminescu 1942FilmAlways in My Heartas Joe Borelli 1941FilmLaw of the Tropicsas Tito 1941FilmThe Parson of Panamintas Joaquin Fuentes 1941FilmBilly the Kidas Pedro Gonzales 1941FilmThat Night in Rioas Pedro, Manuel's Valet 1940FilmBehind the Newsas Tomas Almedo 1940FilmNo, No, Nanetteas Art Critic 1940FilmArise, My Loveas Father Jacinto 1940FilmThe Mark of Zorroas Proprietor 1940FilmMeet the Wildcatas Chief of Police 1940FilmThe Flag of Humanityas Henry Dunant (uncredited)1940FilmDown Argentine Wayas Montero 1940FilmRangers of Fortuneas Stefan 1940FilmLove, Honor and Oh-Baby!as Headwaiter 1940FilmTorrid Zoneas Police Chief Juan Rodriguez 1940Film'Til We Meet Againas Mexican Bartender (uncredited)1940FilmCharlie Chan in Panamaas Achmed Halide 1940FilmCastle on the Hudsonas Tony - Prisoner in Death Row (uncredited)1940FilmThe Fatal Houras Harry 'Hardway' Lockett 1939FilmBalalaikaas Ivan (uncredited)1939FilmCity in Darknessas Gendarme at Steamship Office 1939FilmMr. Smith Goes to Washingtonas Handwriting Expert (uncredited)1939FilmIn Name Onlyas Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)1939FilmLady of the Tropicsas Telegraph Office Clerk 1939FilmThe Spellbinderas Headwaiter (uncredited)1939FilmMaisieas Ernie 1939FilmIn Old Calienteas Don José Vargas 1939FilmThe Girl and the Gambleras Gomez 1939FilmCode of the Secret Serviceas Train Conductor (uncredited)1939FilmForged Passportas Chief Miguel 1939FilmMystery of the White Roomas Tony 1939FilmPirates of the Skies 1938FilmZazaas Rug Dealer 1938FilmDramatic Schoolas Alphonse 1938FilmSharpshootersas Ivan 1938FilmThe Shining Houras Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited)1938FilmBarefoot Boyas Hank 1938FilmI'll Give a Millionas Citizen 1938FilmTropic Holidayas Co-Pilot (uncredited)1938FilmJoaquin Murrietaas Bronco, Murrieta Spy (uncredited)1938FilmRascalsas Florist 1938FilmInvisible Enemyas Signor Bramucci 1938FilmMannequinas Striking Seaman (Uncredited)1937FilmBulldog Drummond's Revengeas Draven Nogais 1937FilmBeg, Borrow or Stealas French Detective Looking for Summitt (uncredited)1937FilmThe Fireflyas Pablo (uncredited)1937FilmThe Bride Wore Redas Alberto 1937FilmExclusiveas Johnny 1937FilmYou Can't Have Everythingas Waiter at Romano's (uncredited)1937FilmSong of the Cityas Tony 1937FilmWe Have Our Momentsas Customs Inspector 1937FilmSeventh Heavenas Postman (uncredited)1937FilmA Doctor's Diaryas Louie 1937FilmWhen You're in Loveas Carlos 1937FilmMama Steps Outas Priest 1936FilmThe Public Paysas Moran's Hood (uncredited)1936FilmThe Gay Desperadoas López 1936FilmThe Devil Is a Sissyas 'Grandma'1936FilmFatal Ladyas Felipe (uncredited)1936FilmWife vs. Secretaryas Havana Hotel Clerk (uncredited)1935FilmCaptain Bloodas French Officer (uncredited)1935FilmOkay, Joséas Comandante Capitán Lopez 1935FilmThe Perfect Gentlemanas Waiter (uncredited)1935FilmThe Melody Lingers onas Giuseppe 1934FilmChainedas Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)1934FilmOne More Riveras Waiter (Uncredited)1934FilmViva Villa!as Pancho Villa's Father 1934FilmMen in Whiteas Dr. Vitale 1933FilmDinner at Eightas Butler (uncredited)1933FilmThe Solitaire Manas Waiter 1928FilmThe Man Who Laughsas Clown (uncredited)1925FilmThe Beautiful Cityas Carlo Gillardi 1924FilmRomolaas Adolfo Spini 1924FilmIsn't Life Wonderfulas Theodor 1922FilmFascinationas Nema 1921FilmOrphans of the Stormas Pierre