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
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.
Known For
TV
Columbo
Janitor at Winery (uncredited)
1971
TV
Bonanza
Brother Nicholas
1959
TV
The Fugitive
Compadre
1963
TV
Mannix
Grandfather Bertelli
1967
TV
Ironside
Jose Fuente
1967
TV
I Dream of Jeannie
Salvatori
1965
TV
The Untouchables
Carlo Giovanni
1959
TV
The Untouchables
Joe Flores (uncredited)
1959
TV
The Untouchables
Carlo Feruzzi
1959
TV
Rawhide
Father Sebastian
1959
TV
Dr. Kildare
Joe Crosetti
1961
TV
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Guide
1963
TV
The Outer Limits
Father Fontana
1963
TV
Run for Your Life
Ignacio Romero
1965
TV
The High Chaparral
Miguel
1967
TV
The Rookies
1972
TV
That Girl
Restaurant Owner
1966
TV
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Papa
1964
TV
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Padre Francisco
1964
TV
Mayberry R.F.D.
Mr. Morelli
1968
Filmography
1975FilmMr. Riccoas Uncle Enzo1972FilmSay Goodbye, Maggie Coleas Mr. Alissandro1972TVThe Rookies1971TVColumboas Janitor at Winery (uncredited)1969TVTo Rome with Love1968TVMayberry R.F.D.as Mr. Morelli1967FilmA Bell for Adanoas Afronti1967TVMannixas Grandfather Bertelli1967TVThe High Chaparralas Miguel1967TVThe Flying Nunas Father Dominic1967TVIronsideas Jose Fuente1967FilmThe Spy in the Green Hatas Padre1966TVThat Girlas Restaurant Owner1965TVI Dream of Jeannieas Salvatori1965TVRun for Your Lifeas Ignacio Romero1965FilmThe Sword of Ali Babaas Cassim1964TVGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.as Papa1964TVThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.as Padre Francisco1963TVBob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatreas Guide1963TVThe Fugitiveas Compadre1963TVThe Outer Limitsas Father Fontana1962FilmGirls! Girls! Girls!as Papa Stavros1962TVSam Benedictas Ricco1961TVHazelas Signor Angelo1961TVDr. Kildareas Joe Crosetti1959TVThe Detectivesas Guido1959TVThe Untouchablesas Carlo Giovanni1959TVThe Third Manas Aldo Villano1959TVLaw of the Plainsmanas Don Esteban Ramores1959TVLock-Upas Niclo Donati1959TVBonanzaas Brother Nicholas1959TVTightropeas Gino Angelico1959FilmCry Toughas Lavandero1959FilmThe Killers of Mussolinias Cardinal1959FilmThe Black Orchidas Henry Gallo1959TVRawhideas Father Sebastian1958TVWestinghouse Desilu Playhouse1958TVThe Texanas Carlos Moreno1957Film20 Million Miles to Earthas Dr. Leonardo1957FilmChild of Troubleas Green Sr.1957FilmDuel at Apache Wellsas Señor Valdez1956FilmAccused of Murderas Cesar Cipriano1956TVBroken Arrowas Judson1956FilmThe Burning Hillsas Tio Perico1956FilmThe First Texanas Pepe1956FilmSerenadeas Manuel Montes1955TVFrontier1955TVThe Millionaireas Salvatore Michelangelo Buonarotti1954TVFather Knows Bestas Mr. Amaldi1954FilmA Star Is Bornas Bruno (uncredited)1954FilmThe Shanghai Storyas Mr. Chang1954TVThe Lone Wolfas Papa Crocetti1954FilmCasanova's Big Nightas Carabaccio1954TVPassport to Dangeras Police Chief1953FilmThe Steel Ladyas Sheik Taras1953TVLetter to Lorettaas Guido Racelli1953FilmThe Caddyas Mr. Spezzato1953FilmSon of Belle Starras Manuel1953FilmThe Bandits of Corsicaas Riggio1952TVChevron Theatre1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Rossi1951TVRacket Squad1950FilmWalk Softly, Strangeras A.J. Corelli1950TVLux Video Theatreas Father Pensovecchio1950FilmThe Desert Hawkas Ahmed Bey1950FilmBlack Handas Carlo Sabballera1950FilmFederal Agent at Largeas Angelo 'Angel' Badillo1950FilmCaptain Carey, U.S.A.as Luigi1949FilmBagdadas Saleel1949FilmSpecial Agentas Grandfather Devereaux1949FilmColorado Territoryas Brother Tomas1949FilmBride of Vengeanceas Bolfi1948FilmJoan of Arcas Nicolas de Houppeville, judge1948FilmDream Girlas Antonio1947FilmRoad to Rioas Rodrigues1947FilmThe Lost Momentas Pietro1947FilmEscape Me Neveras The Guide1947FilmBrute Forceas Ferrara1947FilmFiestaas Doctor1947FilmStallion Roadas Pelon1947FilmMy Favorite Brunetteas Baron Montay1947FilmEasy Come, Easy Goas Grocer1946FilmWithout Reservationsas Ortega1945FilmWeek-End at the Waldorfas Emile1945FilmBlood on the Sunas Prince Tatsugi1945FilmA Song to Rememberas Monsieur Jollet (uncredited)1944FilmTogether Againas Leonardo (uncredited)1944FilmBrazilas Señor Machado1944FilmTall in the Saddleas Talo (uncredited)1944FilmThis Is the Lifeas Music Teacher1944FilmAli Baba and the Forty Thievesas Prince Cassim1943FilmTarzan's Desert Mysteryas Magistrate1943FilmAround the Worldas Native Dealer1943FilmPrincess O'Rourkeas Greek Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)1943FilmPhantom of the Operaas Villeneuve1943FilmFor Whom the Bell Tollsas Captain Gomez1943FilmBackground to Dangeras Syrian Vendor1943FilmPilot #5as Nikola1943FilmAction 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 Baciagalupi1942FilmEscape from Hong Kongas Kosura1942FilmWho Is Hope Schuyler?as Baggott1942FilmJungle Bookas The Pundit1942FilmSecret Agent of Japanas Eminescu1942FilmAlways in My Heartas Joe Borelli1941FilmLaw of the Tropicsas Tito1941FilmThe Parson of Panamintas Joaquin Fuentes1941FilmBilly the Kidas Pedro Gonzales1941FilmThat Night in Rioas Pedro, Manuel's Valet1940FilmBehind the Newsas Tomas Almedo1940FilmNo, No, Nanetteas Art Critic1940FilmArise, My Loveas Father Jacinto1940FilmThe Mark of Zorroas Proprietor1940FilmMeet the Wildcatas Chief of Police1940FilmThe Flag of Humanityas Henry Dunant (uncredited)1940FilmDown Argentine Wayas Montero1940FilmRangers of Fortuneas Stefan1940FilmLove, Honor and Oh-Baby!as Headwaiter1940FilmTorrid Zoneas Police Chief Juan Rodriguez1940Film'Til We Meet Againas Mexican Bartender (uncredited)1940FilmCharlie Chan in Panamaas Achmed Halide1940FilmCastle on the Hudsonas Tony - Prisoner in Death Row (uncredited)1940FilmThe Fatal Houras Harry 'Hardway' Lockett1939FilmBalalaikaas Ivan (uncredited)1939FilmCity in Darknessas Gendarme at Steamship Office1939FilmMr. Smith Goes to Washingtonas Handwriting Expert (uncredited)1939FilmIn Name Onlyas Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)1939FilmLady of the Tropicsas Telegraph Office Clerk1939FilmThe Spellbinderas Headwaiter (uncredited)1939FilmMaisieas Ernie1939FilmIn Old Calienteas Don José Vargas1939FilmThe Girl and the Gambleras Gomez1939FilmCode of the Secret Serviceas Train Conductor (uncredited)1939FilmForged Passportas Chief Miguel1939FilmMystery of the White Roomas Tony1939FilmZazaas Rug Dealer1939FilmPirates of the Skies1938FilmDramatic Schoolas Alphonse1938FilmSharpshootersas Ivan1938FilmThe Shining Houras Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited)1938FilmBarefoot Boyas Hank1938FilmI'll Give a Millionas Citizen1938FilmTropic Holidayas Co-Pilot (uncredited)1938FilmJoaquin Murrietaas Bronco, Murrieta Spy (uncredited)1938FilmRascalsas Florist1938FilmInvisible Enemyas Signor Bramucci1938FilmMannequinas Striking Seaman (Uncredited)1937FilmBulldog Drummond's Revengeas Draven Nogais1937FilmBeg, Borrow or Stealas French Detective Looking for Summitt (uncredited)1937FilmThe Fireflyas Pablo (uncredited)1937FilmThe Bride Wore Redas Alberto1937FilmExclusiveas Johnny1937FilmYou Can't Have Everythingas Waiter at Romano's (uncredited)1937FilmSong of the Cityas Tony1937FilmWe Have Our Momentsas Customs Inspector1937FilmSeventh Heavenas Postman (uncredited)1937FilmA Doctor's Diaryas Louie1937FilmWhen You're in Loveas Carlos1937FilmMama Steps Outas Priest1936FilmThe Public Paysas Moran's Hood (uncredited)1936FilmThe Gay Desperadoas López1936FilmThe 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 Lopez1935FilmThe Perfect Gentlemanas Waiter (uncredited)1935FilmThe Melody Lingers onas Giuseppe1934FilmChainedas Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)1934FilmOne More Riveras Waiter (Uncredited)1934FilmViva Villa!as Pancho Villa's Father1934FilmMen in Whiteas Dr. Vitale1933FilmDinner at Eightas Butler (uncredited)1933FilmThe Solitaire Manas Waiter1928FilmThe Man Who Laughsas Clown (uncredited)1925FilmThe Beautiful Cityas Carlo Gillardi1924FilmRomolaas Adolfo Spini1924FilmIsn't Life Wonderfulas Theodor1922FilmFascinationas Nema1921FilmOrphans of the Stormas Pierre