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

The Pundit

Jungle Book

Striking Seaman (Uncredited)

Mannequin

Ferrara

Brute Force

Brother Tomas

Colorado Territory

Carlo Sabballera

Black Hand

Uncle Enzo

Mr. Ricco

Dr. Leonardo

20 Million Miles to Earth

Cesar Cipriano

Accused of Murder

Montero

Down Argentine Way

Villeneuve

Phantom of the Opera

Lavandero

Cry Tough

Prince Cassim

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Doctor

Fiesta

Achmed Halide

Charlie Chan in Panama

Hank

Barefoot Boy

Cassim

The Sword of Ali Baba

Baron Montay

My Favorite Brunette

Ernie

Maisie

Pietro

The Lost Moment

Adolfo Spini

Romola

Magistrate

Tarzan's Desert Mystery

Afronti

A Bell for Adano

Police Chief Juan Rodriguez

Torrid Zone

Emile

Week-End at the Waldorf

Harry 'Hardway' Lockett

The Fatal Hour

A.J. Corelli

Walk Softly, Stranger

Joe Borelli

Always in My Heart

Tio Perico

The Burning Hills

The Guide

Escape Me Never

Dr. Vitale

Men in White

Draven Nogais

Bulldog Drummond's Revenge

Riggio

The Bandits of Corsica

Pablo (uncredited)

The Firefly

Grandfather Devereaux

Special Agent

Pedro Gonzales

Billy the Kid

Angelo 'Angel' Badillo

Federal Agent at Large

Gomez

The Girl and the Gambler

Nikola

Pilot #5

Priest

Mama Steps Out

Señor Valdez

Duel at Apache Wells

Butler (uncredited)

Dinner at Eight

Saleel

Bagdad

Antonio

Dream Girl

Mr. Chang

The Shanghai Story

Postman (uncredited)

Seventh Heaven

Kosura

Escape from Hong Kong

Grocer

Easy Come, Easy Go

Rug Dealer

Zaza

Father Jacinto

Arise, My Love

Pedro, Manuel's Valet

That Night in Rio

Alphonse

Dramatic School

Carabaccio

Casanova's Big Night

Headwaiter

Love, Honor and Oh-Baby!

Ivan

Sharpshooters

Padre

The Spy in the Green Hat

Arab Vendor (uncredited)

Casablanca

Tito

Law of the Tropics

Henry Gallo

The Black Orchid

Pierre

Orphans of the Storm

Leonardo (uncredited)

Together Again

Tony

Song of the City

Waiter

The Solitaire Man

Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)

In Name Only

Eminescu

Secret Agent of Japan

Customs Inspector

We Have Our Moments

Waiter at Romano's (uncredited)

You Can't Have Everything

Citizen

I'll Give a Million

Gendarme at Steamship Office

City in Darkness

Train Conductor (uncredited)

Code of the Secret Service

Felipe (uncredited)

Fatal Lady

'Grandma'

The Devil Is a Sissy

French Detective Looking for Summitt (uncredited)

Beg, Borrow or Steal

Pirates of the Skies

Johnny

Exclusive

Bruno (uncredited)

A Star Is Born

Don José Vargas

In Old Caliente

Headwaiter (Uncredited)

The Spellbinder

Telegraph Office Clerk

Lady of the Tropics

Handwriting Expert (uncredited)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Waiter (uncredited)

The Perfect Gentleman

Ivan (uncredited)

Balalaika

Giuseppe (uncredited)

Now, Voyager

Stefan

Rangers of Fortune

Bolfi

Bride of Vengeance

Señor Machado

Brazil

Ortega

Without Reservations

Greek Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)

Princess O'Rourke

Talo (uncredited)

Tall in the Saddle

Joaquin Fuentes

The Parson of Panamint

Chief Miguel

Forged Passport

Proprietor

The Mark of Zorro

Manuel Montes

Serenade

Rodrigues

Road to Rio

Captain Gomez

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Havana Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Wife vs. Secretary

Louie

A Doctor's Diary

Signor Bramucci

Invisible Enemy

Nema

Fascination

Tony - Prisoner in Death Row (uncredited)

Castle on the Hudson

Mexican Bartender (uncredited)

'Til We Meet Again

Art Critic

No, No, Nanette

Tomas Almedo

Behind the News

Sheik Taras

The Steel Lady

Pancho Villa's Father

Viva Villa!

Carlos

When You're in Love

Comandante Capitán Lopez

Okay, José

Ahmed Bey

The Desert Hawk

Luigi

Captain Carey, U.S.A.

Pelon

Stallion Road

Prince Tatsugi

Blood on the Sun

Manuel

Son of Belle Starr

Chief of Police

Meet the Wildcat

Pepe

The First Texan

Carlo Gillardi

The Beautiful City

López

The Gay Desperado

Florist

Rascals

Papa Stavros

Girls! Girls! Girls!

Alberto

The Bride Wore Red

Tony

Mystery of the White Room

French Officer (uncredited)

Captain Blood

Baggott

Who Is Hope Schuyler?

Music Teacher

This Is the Life

Mr. Spezzato

The Caddy

Capt. Carpolis (uncredited)

Action in the North Atlantic

Syrian Vendor

Background to Danger

Native Dealer

Around the World

Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)

Chained

Moran's Hood (uncredited)

The Public Pays

Trial Judge Ulrich (uncredited)

Mission to Moscow

Co-Pilot (uncredited)

Tropic Holiday

Waiter (Uncredited)

One More River

Monsieur Jollet (uncredited)

A Song to Remember

Mr. Alissandro

Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole

Theodor

Isn't Life Wonderful

Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited)

The Shining Hour

Bronco, Murrieta Spy (uncredited)

Joaquin Murrieta

Clown (uncredited)

The Man Who Laughs

Henry Dunant (uncredited)

The Flag of Humanity

Nicolas de Houppeville, judge

Joan of Arc

Cardinal

The Killers of Mussolini

Silvio Baciagalupi

The Boogie Man Will Get You

Giuseppe

The Melody Lingers on

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

142

Gender

Male

Birthday

1892-03-08

Place of Birth

Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy

Also Known As

Francesco Giuseppe "Frank" Puglia