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Henry Armetta

Henry Armetta

Acting·1888–1945·117 films

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.

Filmography

Scarface
Scarface (1932)Pietro, the Barber (uncredited)
The Black Cat
The Black Cat (1934)The Sergeant
Anchors Aweigh
Anchors Aweigh (1945)Hamburger Man
A Farewell to Arms
A Farewell to Arms (1932)Bonello the Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
7th Heaven
7th Heaven (1927)
Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life (1934)The Painter
Lonesome
Lonesome (1928)Ferris Wheel Guy (uncredited)
The Big Store
The Big Store (1941)Guiseppi
The Devil's Brother
The Devil's Brother (1933)Matteo
The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow (1934)Turk (uncredited)
Street Angel
Street Angel (1928)Mascetto
Red-Headed Woman
Red-Headed Woman (1932)Waiter Warning Bill of Lipstick (uncredited)
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943)Angelo the Barber (uncredited)
In Old Arizona
In Old Arizona (1928)Barber (uncredited)
Speak Easily
Speak Easily (1932)Tony
A Girl in Every Port
A Girl in Every Port (1928)Bartender in Panama (uncredited)
Arsène Lupin
Arsène Lupin (1932)Sheriff's Man
Kiss and Make-Up
Kiss and Make-Up (1934)Banquet Chairman
Poor Little Rich Girl
Poor Little Rich Girl (1936)Tony
Dust Be My Destiny
Dust Be My Destiny (1939)Nick Spelucci
Magnificent Obsession
Magnificent Obsession (1935)Tony
Romance
Romance (1930)Theater Manager Beppo
Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen (1943)Henry Armetta
One Night of Love
One Night of Love (1934)Cafe Owner
Rasputin and the Empress
Rasputin and the Empress (1932)Photographer (uncredited)
The Trespasser
The Trespasser (1929)Barber (uncredited)
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time (1944)Barber (uncredited)
A Bell for Adano
A Bell for Adano (1945)Errante - Cart Man
Laughing Sinners
Laughing Sinners (1931)Tony
Five and Ten
Five and Ten (1931)Taxi Driver (uncredited)
After Office Hours
After Office Hours (1935)Italian Diner Owner
Sunny Side Up
Sunny Side Up (1929)Italian Husband (uncredited)
The Red Dance
The Red Dance (1928)Prisoner (uncredited)
What! No Beer?
What! No Beer? (1933)Tony
Strangers May Kiss
Strangers May Kiss (1931)Waiter
Make a Wish
Make a Wish (1937)Moreta
The Passionate Plumber
The Passionate Plumber (1932)Bouncer
Madame X
Madame X (1929)Hotel Owner (uncredited)
Hide-Out
Hide-Out (1934)Shuman
High Pressure
High Pressure (1932)Italian Investor (uncredited)
The Sins of the Children
The Sins of the Children (1930)Tony
Everybody Sing
Everybody Sing (1938)Signor Vittorino
Central Park
Central Park (1932)Tony, Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
The Cat and the Fiddle
The Cat and the Fiddle (1934)Taxi Driver
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937)Spadoni
A Lady to Love
A Lady to Love (1930)
Lady of the Pavements
Lady of the Pavements (1929)Papa Pierre
So This Is Africa
So This Is Africa (1933)Street Cleaner (uncredited)
Submarine Patrol
Submarine Patrol (1938)Luigi
Colonel Effingham's Raid
Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946)Jimmy Economy
Let's Sing Again
Let's Sing Again (1936)Joe Pasquale
Jazz Heaven
Jazz Heaven (1929)Tony
Half Marriage
Half Marriage (1929)Henry
Huddle
Huddle (1932)Mr. Amatto
We Who Are Young
We Who Are Young (1940)Tony
The Man Who Talked Too Much
The Man Who Talked Too Much (1940)Tony Spirella
Just a Gigolo
Just a Gigolo (1931)Hotel Manager
Lovin' the Ladies
Lovin' the Ladies (1930)Signore Sagatelli
The Girl Said No
The Girl Said No (1930)Grove Cafe Waiter
Ladies Love Brutes
Ladies Love Brutes (1930)Tony, the waiter (uncredited)
Top of the Town
Top of the Town (1937)Bacciagalluppi
The Silent Command
The Silent Command (1923)Pedro
The Magnificent Brute
The Magnificent Brute (1936)Buzell
Prosperity
Prosperity (1932)Henry a Barber
3 Kids and a Queen
3 Kids and a Queen (1935)Tony Orsatti
You're Not So Tough
You're Not So Tough (1940)Salvatore
The Unholy Garden
The Unholy Garden (1931)Nick the Goose
The Ship from Shanghai
The Ship from Shanghai (1930)Sailor (uncredited)
Dinky
Dinky (1935)Tony Karamazo
The Lady and the Mob
The Lady and the Mob (1939)V. Zambrogio
Okay, America!
Okay, America! (1932)Sam
I've Been Around
I've Been Around (1935)Italian
Good Luck, Mr. Yates
Good Luck, Mr. Yates (1943)Mike Zaloris
Gift of Gab
Gift of Gab (1934)Janitor
Wake Up and Dream
Wake Up and Dream (1934)Giovanni Cellini
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head (1934)Laurent
Bachelor's Affairs
Bachelor's Affairs (1932)Tony - Cosmetician (uncredited)
Laughing at Life
Laughing at Life (1933)Fruit Vendor
Cross Country Cruise
Cross Country Cruise (1934)The Italian
Hello Pop
Hello Pop (1933)Italian Musician
Caught in the Act
Caught in the Act (1941)Mike Ripportella
The Escape
The Escape (1939)Guiseppi Peronni
I Stole a Million
I Stole a Million (1939)Nick Respina
Princess O'Hara
Princess O'Hara (1935)Spidoni
The Marble Heart
The Marble Heart (1916)
Too Much Harmony
Too Much Harmony (1933)Mr. Gallotti
Speed to Burn
Speed to Burn (1938)Papa Gambini
Men Of America
Men Of America (1932)Tony Garboni
Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf (1939)Beppo
Hat Check Girl
Hat Check Girl (1932)Water Wagon Driver (uncredited)
Two in a Crowd
Two in a Crowd (1936)Toscani
Let's Talk It Over
Let's Talk It Over (1934)Tony
A Tailor-Made Man
A Tailor-Made Man (1931)Peter, Tailor
The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble
The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble (1933)Captain Silva
Winner Take All
Winner Take All (1939)Papa Luigi Gambini
The Poor Rich
The Poor Rich (1934)Tony
Cheating Cheaters
Cheating Cheaters (1934)Prof. Tony Verdi
Straight from the Heart
Straight from the Heart (1935)Ice Cream Man
Romance in the Rain
Romance in the Rain (1934)Tulio
Her First Mate
Her First Mate (1933)Socrates
Manhattan Moon
Manhattan Moon (1935)Tony
Week Ends Only
Week Ends Only (1932)Washroom Attendant
Steady Company
Steady Company (1932)Tony Capri
Little Accident
Little Accident (1930)Rudolpho Amendelara
Half a Sinner
Half a Sinner (1934)The Barber
Embarrassing Moments
Embarrassing Moments (1934)Morganza
Hush Money
Hush Money (1931)Bootlegger (uncredited)
Penthouse Rhythm
Penthouse Rhythm (1945)Cafe Owner Joe
Love, Live & Laugh
Love, Live & Laugh (1929)Tony
The Crime of Dr. Forbes
The Crime of Dr. Forbes (1936)Luigi
The Doomed Battalion
The Doomed Battalion (1932)Angelo
Carnival Day
Carnival Day (1936)
Two Heads on a Pillow
Two Heads on a Pillow (1934)Enrico Populopullini
Every Woman's Longing
Every Woman's Longing (1930)Angelo
The Face at Your Window
The Face at Your Window (1920)Danglo
The Climax
The Climax (1930)Anton Donatelli
The Eternal Sin
The Eternal Sin (1917)The Jester