
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

Columbo
1971

Bonanza
1959

Ironside
1967

The Fugitive
1963

Mannix
1967

Dr. Kildare
1961
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963

I Dream of Jeannie
1965

The Untouchables
1959

The Untouchables
1959

The Untouchables
1959

Rawhide
1959
Filmography
Columbo
as Janitor at Winery (uncredited) · 1971
Bonanza
as Brother Nicholas · 1959
Ironside
as Jose Fuente · 1967
The Fugitive
as Compadre · 1963
Mannix
as Grandfather Bertelli · 1967
Dr. Kildare
as Joe Crosetti · 1961
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as Guide · 1963
I Dream of Jeannie
as Salvatori · 1965
The Untouchables
as Carlo Giovanni · 1959
The Untouchables
as Joe Flores (uncredited) · 1959
The Untouchables
as Carlo Feruzzi · 1959
Rawhide
as Father Sebastian · 1959
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
as Papa · 1964
Run for Your Life
as Ignacio Romero · 1965
The Rookies
· 1972
The High Chaparral
as Miguel · 1967
Father Knows Best
as Mr. Amaldi · 1954
That Girl
as Restaurant Owner · 1966
The Outer Limits
as Father Fontana · 1963
The Detectives
as Guido · 1959
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as Padre Francisco · 1964
The Texan
as Carlos Moreno · 1958
The Millionaire
as Salvatore Michelangelo Buonarotti · 1955
The Millionaire
as Papa Pucci · 1955
Hazel
as Signor Angelo · 1961
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
· 1958
Mayberry R.F.D.
as Mr. Morelli · 1968
The Flying Nun
as Father Dominic · 1967
The Third Man
as Aldo Villano · 1959
Lock-Up
as Niclo Donati · 1959
Lux Video Theatre
as Father Pensovecchio · 1950
Sam Benedict
as Ricco · 1962
Casablanca
as Arab Vendor (uncredited) · 1943
Tightrope
as Gino Angelico · 1959
Racket Squad
· 1951
Law of the Plainsman
as Don Esteban Ramores · 1959
Broken Arrow
as Judson · 1956
Chevron Theatre
· 1952
The Lone Wolf
as Papa Crocetti · 1954
Letter to Loretta
as Guido Racelli · 1953
To Rome with Love
· 1969
Frontier
· 1955
A Star Is Born
as Bruno (uncredited) · 1954
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
as Handwriting Expert (uncredited) · 1939
Passport to Danger
as Police Chief · 1954
Captain Blood
as French Officer (uncredited) · 1935
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
as Rossi · 1951
Phantom of the Opera
as Villeneuve · 1943
Brute Force
as Ferrara · 1947
For Whom the Bell Tolls
as Captain Gomez · 1943
The Mark of Zorro
as Proprietor · 1940
20 Million Miles to Earth
as Dr. Leonardo · 1957
Jungle Book
as The Pundit · 1942
Now, Voyager
as Giuseppe (uncredited) · 1942
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
as Prince Cassim · 1944
Joan of Arc
as Nicolas de Houppeville, judge · 1948
Tall in the Saddle
as Talo (uncredited) · 1944
Tarzan's Desert Mystery
as Magistrate · 1943
A Doctor's Diary
as Louie · 1937
The Man Who Laughs
as Clown (uncredited) · 1928
Action in the North Atlantic
as Capt. Carpolis (uncredited) · 1943
Passage to Marseille
as Older Guard (uncredited) · 1944
Dinner at Eight
as Butler (uncredited) · 1933
Blood on the Sun
as Prince Tatsugi · 1945
Girls! Girls! Girls!
as Papa Stavros · 1962
The Desert Hawk
as Ahmed Bey · 1950
The Burning Hills
as Tio Perico · 1956
Fiesta
as Doctor · 1947
A Song to Remember
as Monsieur Jollet (uncredited) · 1945
The Black Orchid
as Henry Gallo · 1959
That Night in Rio
as Pedro, Manuel's Valet · 1941
Colorado Territory
as Brother Tomas · 1949
Castle on the Hudson
as Tony - Prisoner in Death Row (uncredited) · 1940
My Favorite Brunette
as Baron Montay · 1947
Wife vs. Secretary
as Havana Hotel Clerk (uncredited) · 1936
Special Agent
as Grandfather Devereaux · 1949
Lady of the Tropics
as Telegraph Office Clerk · 1939
The Bride Wore Red
as Alberto · 1937
The Lost Moment
as Pietro · 1947
Without Reservations
as Ortega · 1946
In Name Only
as Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited) · 1939
Casanova's Big Night
as Carabaccio · 1954
You Can't Have Everything
as Waiter at Romano's (uncredited) · 1937
Orphans of the Storm
as Pierre · 1921
'Til We Meet Again
as Mexican Bartender (uncredited) · 1940
Mission to Moscow
as Trial Judge Ulrich (uncredited) · 1943
Captain Carey, U.S.A.
as Luigi · 1950
Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole
as Mr. Alissandro · 1972
Down Argentine Way
as Montero · 1940
The Caddy
as Mr. Spezzato · 1953
Always in My Heart
as Joe Borelli · 1942
When You're in Love
as Carlos · 1937
Billy the Kid
as Pedro Gonzales · 1941
The Killers of Mussolini
as Cardinal · 1959
Black Hand
as Carlo Sabballera · 1950
Escape Me Never
as The Guide · 1947
The Boogie Man Will Get You
as Silvio Baciagalupi · 1942
The Spy in the Green Hat
as Padre · 1967
Charlie Chan in Panama
as Achmed Halide · 1940
Road to Rio
as Rodrigues · 1947
Romola
as Adolfo Spini · 1924
Code of the Secret Service
as Train Conductor (uncredited) · 1939
I'll Give a Million
as Citizen · 1938
Arise, My Love
as Father Jacinto · 1940
We Have Our Moments
as Customs Inspector (uncredited) · 1937
Law of the Tropics
as Tito · 1941
The Devil Is a Sissy
as 'Grandma' · 1936
Week-End at the Waldorf
as Emile · 1945
The Bandits of Corsica
as Riggio · 1953
Bulldog Drummond's Revenge
as Draven Nogais · 1937
The Shanghai Story
as Mr. Chang · 1954
The Shining Hour
as Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited) · 1938
Beg, Borrow or Steal
as French Detective Looking for Summitt (uncredited) · 1937
The First Texan
as Pepe · 1956
Duel at Apache Wells
as Señor Valdez · 1957
Seventh Heaven
as Postman (uncredited) · 1937
Fascination
as Nema · 1922
A Bell for Adano
as Afronti · 1967
The Sword of Ali Baba
as Cassim · 1965
Mystery of the White Room
as Tony · 1939
This Is the Life
as Music Teacher · 1944
No, No, Nanette
as Art Critic · 1940
Exclusive
as Johnny · 1937
Stallion Road
as Pelon · 1947
Torrid Zone
as Police Chief Juan Rodriguez · 1940
Princess O'Rourke
as Greek Cafe Proprietor (uncredited) · 1943
Bagdad
as Saleel · 1949
Secret Agent of Japan
as Eminescu · 1942
Background to Danger
as Syrian Vendor (uncredited) · 1943
The Parson of Panamint
as Joaquin Fuentes · 1941
Behind the News
as Tomas Almedo · 1940
Federal Agent at Large
as Angelo 'Angel' Badillo · 1950
Son of Belle Starr
as Manuel · 1953
Easy Come, Easy Go
as Grocer · 1947
Bride of Vengeance
as Bolfi · 1949
Tropic Holiday
as Co-Pilot (uncredited) · 1938
Walk Softly, Stranger
as A.J. Corelli · 1950
City in Darkness
as Gendarme at Steamship Office · 1939
Chained
as Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited) · 1934
Around the World
as Native Dealer · 1943
Balalaika
as Ivan (uncredited) · 1939
Together Again
as Leonardo (uncredited) · 1944
The Girl and the Gambler
as Gomez · 1939
The Steel Lady
as Sheik Taras · 1953
Love, Honor and Oh-Baby!
as Headwaiter · 1940
The Melody Lingers on
as Giuseppe · 1935
Mr. Ricco
as Uncle Enzo · 1975
Viva Villa!
as Pancho Villa's Father · 1934
Accused of Murder
as Cesar Cipriano · 1956
The Fatal Hour
as Harry 'Hardway' Lockett · 1940
Song of the City
as Tony · 1937
Who Is Hope Schuyler?
as Baggott · 1942
Serenade
as Manuel Montes · 1956
The Firefly
as Pablo (uncredited) · 1937
Pirates of the Skies
· 1939
Child of Trouble
as Green Sr. · 1957
Zaza
as Rug Dealer · 1939
Isn't Life Wonderful
as Theodor · 1924
The Flag of Humanity
as Henry Dunant (uncredited) · 1940
The Spellbinder
as Headwaiter (uncredited) · 1939
Mannequin
as Striking Seaman (Uncredited) · 1938
Escape from Hong Kong
as Kosura · 1942
Brazil
as Señor Machado · 1944
The Gay Desperado
as López · 1936
Men in White
as Dr. Vitale · 1934
Pilot #5
as Nikola · 1943
Fatal Lady
as Felipe (uncredited) · 1936
Cry Tough
as Lavandero · 1959
Rangers of Fortune
as Stefan · 1940
The Public Pays
as Moran's Hood (uncredited) · 1936
Rascals
as Florist · 1938
The Perfect Gentleman
as Waiter (uncredited) · 1935
Meet the Wildcat
as Chief of Police · 1940
Barefoot Boy
as Hank · 1938
Mama Steps Out
as Priest · 1937
One More River
as Waiter (Uncredited) · 1934
In Old Caliente
as Don José Vargas · 1939
Dream Girl
as Antonio · 1948
Maisie
as Ernie · 1939
The Solitaire Man
as Waiter · 1933
Sharpshooters
as Ivan · 1938
The Beautiful City
as Carlo Gillardi · 1925
Dramatic School
as Alphonse · 1938
Forged Passport
as Chief Miguel · 1939
Joaquin Murrieta
as Bronco, Murrieta Spy (uncredited) · 1938
Invisible Enemy
as Signor Bramucci · 1938
Okay, José
as Comandante Capitán Lopez · 1935

















































































































































































