Henry Armetta

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Henry Armetta (born Enrico Armetta, July 4, 1888 – October 21, 1945) was an Italian-born American character actor who appeared in at least 150 American films, starting in silents around 1915 to 1946, when his last film was released posthumously. Henry Armetta (born Enrico Armetta, July 4, 1888 – October 21, 1945) was an Italian-born American character actor who appeared in at least 150 American films, starting in silents around 1915 to 1946, when his last film was released posthumously.

Known For

Cafe Owner

One Night of Love

The Sergeant

The Black Cat

Italian

I've Been Around

Nick Spelucci

Dust Be My Destiny

Tony

Love, Live & Laugh

Tony Capri

Steady Company

Ice Cream Man

Straight from the Heart

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Five and Ten

Nick Respina

I Stole a Million

The Painter

Imitation of Life

Shepherd

The Desert's Price

Barber (uncredited)

In Old Arizona

Matteo

The Devil's Brother

Nick the Goose

The Unholy Garden

7th Heaven

Theater Manager Beppo

Romance

Tony Spirella

The Man Who Talked Too Much

Hotel Manager

Just a Gigolo

Joe Pasquale

Let's Sing Again

Enrico Populopullini

Two Heads on a Pillow

Tony

The Poor Rich

Beppo

Fisherman's Wharf

Moreta

Make a Wish

Henry

Half Marriage

V. Zambrogio

The Lady and the Mob

Tony Karamazo

Dinky

Fruit Vendor

Laughing at Life

Signore Sagatelli

Lovin' the Ladies

Hamburger Man

Anchors Aweigh

Tony Garboni

Men Of America

Socrates

Her First Mate

Mr. Gallotti

Too Much Harmony

Signor Vittorino

Everybody Sing

Tony - Cosmetician (uncredited)

Bachelor's Affairs

Henry a Barber

Prosperity

Mascetto

Street Angel

Grove Cafe Waiter

The Girl Said No

Tony

Laughing Sinners

Shuman

Hide-Out

Giovanni Cellini

Wake Up and Dream

The Italian

Cross Country Cruise

Spidoni

Princess O'Hara

Tony

Magnificent Obsession

Sheriff's Man

Arsène Lupin

Mr. Amatto

Huddle

Taxi Driver

The Cat and the Fiddle

Tony

Jazz Heaven

Tony

Poor Little Rich Girl

Tony

Moonlight and Monkey Business

Bicycle Rider

Homesick

Toscani

Two in a Crowd

Tony

The Sins of the Children

Italian Husband (uncredited)

Sunny Side Up

Guiseppi Peronni

The Escape

Mike Ripportella

Caught in the Act

Sailor (uncredited)

The Ship from Shanghai

Guiseppi

The Big Store

Tony

What! No Beer?

Street Cleaner (uncredited)

So This Is Africa

Italian Diner Owner

After Office Hours

Salvatore

You're Not So Tough

Luigi

Submarine Patrol

Buzell

The Magnificent Brute

Tony (as Tony Martin)

Sightseeing in New York

Bartender in Panama (uncredited)

A Girl in Every Port

Street Cleaner

So This Is Africa

Banquet Chairman

Kiss and Make-Up

Luigi

The Crime of Dr. Forbes

Henry Armetta

Stage Door Canteen

Spadoni

Manhattan Merry-Go-Round

Papa Gambini

Speed to Burn

Papa Luigi Gambini

Winner Take All

Papa Luigi Gambini

Road Demon

Pietro, the Barber (uncredited)

Scarface

Mike Zaloris

Good Luck, Mr. Yates

Tony

We Who Are Young

Washroom Attendant

Week Ends Only

Waiter Warning Bill of Lipstick (uncredited)

Red-Headed Woman

Janitor

Gift of Gab

Angelo the Barber (uncredited)

Thank Your Lucky Stars

Carnival Day

Italian Musician

Hello Pop

Turk (uncredited)

The Merry Widow

Prisoner (uncredited)

The Red Dance

The Marble Heart

Bacciagalluppi

Top of the Town

Tony

Manhattan Moon

Prof. Tony Verdi

Cheating Cheaters

Henry

Good Time Henry

Barber (uncredited)

The Trespasser

Peter, Tailor

A Tailor-Made Man

Hotel Owner (uncredited)

Madame X

Photographer (uncredited)

Rasputin and the Empress

Bonello the Ambulance Driver (uncredited)

A Farewell to Arms

Rudolpho Amendelara

Little Accident

Bootlegger (uncredited)

Hush Money

Anton Donatelli

The Climax

Barber (uncredited)

Once Upon a Time

Nick

Deception

Cafe Owner Joe

Penthouse Rhythm

Tony

Let's Talk It Over

The Barber

Half a Sinner

Tulio

Romance in the Rain

Tony Orsatti

3 Kids and a Queen

Waiter

Strangers May Kiss

Errante - Cart Man

A Bell for Adano

Angelo

The Doomed Battalion

Tony, Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)

Central Park

Bouncer

The Passionate Plumber

Tony

Speak Easily

Sam

Okay, America!

Laurent

The Man Who Reclaimed His Head

Jimmy Economy

Colonel Effingham's Raid

Water Wagon Driver (uncredited)

Hat Check Girl

Morganza

Embarrassing Moments

Papa Pierre

Die Lady von der Straße

Captain Silva

The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble

A Midsummer Night's Steam

The Jester

The Eternal Sin

Danglo

The Face at Your Window

Ferris Wheel Guy (uncredited)

Lonesome

Pedro

The Silent Command

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

122

Gender

Male

Birthday

1888-07-03

Place of Birth

Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Also Known As

Tony Martin