Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

November 8, 1926

Died

August 6, 2010 (age 83)

Place of Birth

London, England, UK

Also Known As

John Louis Mansi

Louis Manzi

John Mansi

Louis Adams

IMDb

John Louis Mansi

Biography

A diminutive character actor, Mansi was best known for his recurring role as Von Smallhausen in ’Allo, ’Allo (1985-92). But he was already an experienced performer on stage and screen, with television credits including It’s A Square World (1963) and films such as Help! (1965) and The Italian Job (1969). Source: Bafta

Filmography

1989FilmPlay Me Somethingas Birdwatcher 1988FilmHard Roadas Kelly's Father 1984TV'Allo 'Allo!as Herr Engelbert von Smallhausen 1984FilmThe Zany Adventures of Robin Hoodas Reuben 1980TVHammer House of Horroras Rossi 1979FilmA Hole in Babylonas Hostage 1978TVEdward and Mrs Simpsonas Dante Busclia 1977FilmSpaghetti Two-Stepas Chef 1974TVDon't Drink the Wateras Juan 1973TVSeven of Oneas Little Duckett 1973TVWhoops Baghdadas Messenger 1972FilmOoh...You Are Awfulas Mancini 1972FilmTales from the Cryptas Blind Man 1970TVThe Adventures of Don Quickas Billy the Satyr 1969FilmThe Italian Jobas Computer Room Official 1967FilmJust Like a Womanas German Pilot 1965TVThe Mask of Janusas Woody 1965FilmHelp!as Priest/Thug 1965TVGideon's Wayas Weasel 1963FilmHeavens Above!as Man Buying Groceries (uncredited)1963FilmThe Small World of Sammy Leeas Sydney 1961FilmSpike Milligan: A Series of Unrelated Incidents at Current Market Value 1956TVHancock's Half Hour 1952FilmSecret Peopleas Member of Paris Committee