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Frank Puglia

Frank Puglia

Actor · Died October 26, 1975, aged 83 · Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy

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.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 8, 1892
Died
October 26, 1975 (aged 83)
From
Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy
Works as
Actor
Titles
90 on MovieCove · 184 credits in all
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 8% in 30 days

What are Frank Puglia's films like?

Across their 33 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

What they feel like to watch

their average across 33 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category

A split, not a type: Light 15 · Serious 12 · Dark 6

A split, not a type: Grounded 16 · Stylized 11 · Heightened 6

Gentle 8 · Charged 18 · Intense 7

A split, not a type: Steady 18 · Shifting 11 · Whiplash 4

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 18 · Some laughs 11 · Funny 4

Slow burn 11 · Even-paced 21 · Relentless 1

Casual 20 · Engaged 12 · Full focus 1

Resolved 30 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Mentor
2 of 4
Shadow
1 of 4
Threshold guardian
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
20
Romantic
19
Thrilling
12
Melancholic
9
Joyful
7
Other
19

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy21
  • Bittersweet11
  • Tragic1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Frank Puglia's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 37 of their 90 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (21).

Subscription and free streaming for Frank Puglia's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

184 credits, 90 with a MovieCove page.

  • Mr. Ricco(1975)

    as Uncle Enzo

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films
  • Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole(1972)

    as Mr. Alissandro

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films
  • The Rookies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Columbo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Janitor at Winery (uncredited)

  • To Rome with Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • Mayberry R.F.D.(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Morelli

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows
  • A Bell for Adano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Afronti

  • Mannix(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Grandfather Bertelli

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows
  • The High Chaparral (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Miguel

  • The Flying Nun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Father Dominic

  • Ironside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Jose Fuente

  • Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films
  • That Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 2 episodes · as Restaurant Owner

  • I Dream of Jeannie(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Salvatori

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows
  • Run for Your Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Ignacio Romero

  • The Sword of Ali Baba(1965)

    as Cassim

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films
  • Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Papa

  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E.(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Padre Francisco

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows
  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Guide

  • The Fugitive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Compadre

  • The Outer Limits(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Father Fontana

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows
  • Girls! Girls! Girls!(1962)

    as Papa Stavros

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films
  • Sam Benedict (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Ricco

  • Hazel(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Signor Angelo

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows
  • Dr. Kildare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Joe Crosetti

  • The Detectives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Guido

  • The Untouchables (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Carlo Feruzzi · as Carlo Giovanni · as Joe Flores (uncredited)

  • The Third Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Aldo Villano

  • Law of the Plainsman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Don Esteban Ramores

  • Lock-Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Niclo Donati

  • Bonanza(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Brother Nicholas

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows
  • Tightrope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Gino Angelico

  • Cry Tough(1959)

    as Lavandero

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films
  • The Killers of Mussolini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Cardinal

  • The Black Orchid(1958)

    as Henry Gallo

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films
  • Rawhide (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Father Sebastian

  • Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Texan(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Carlos Moreno

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows
  • 20 Million Miles to Earth(1957)

    as Dr. Leonardo

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films
  • Child of Trouble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Green Sr.

  • Duel at Apache Wells (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Señor Valdez

  • Accused of Murder(1956)

    as Cesar Cipriano

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films
  • Broken Arrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Judson

  • The Burning Hills(1956)

    as Tio Perico

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films
  • The First Texan(1956)

    as Pepe

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films
  • Serenade(1956)

    as Manuel Montes

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films
  • Frontier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Millionaire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Papa Pucci · as Salvatore Michelangelo Buonarotti

  • Father Knows Best(1954)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Amaldi

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows
  • A Star Is Born(1954)

    as Bruno (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films
  • The Shanghai Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Mr. Chang

  • The Lone Wolf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Show 1 episode · as Papa Crocetti

  • Casanova's Big Night(1954)

    as Carabaccio

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films
  • Passport to Danger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Show 1 episode · as Police Chief

  • The Steel Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Sheik Taras

  • The Loretta Young Show(1953)

    Show 1 episode · as Guido Racelli

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows
  • The Caddy(1953)

    as Mr. Spezzato

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films
  • Son of Belle Starr (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Manuel

  • The Bandits of Corsica(1953)

    as Riggio

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films
  • Chevron Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Show 1 episode · as Rossi

  • Racket Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Walk Softly, Stranger(1950)

    as A.J. Corelli

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films
  • Lux Video Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Show 1 episode · as Father Pensovecchio

  • The Desert Hawk(1950)

    as Ahmed Bey

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films
  • Black Hand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Carlo Sabballera

  • Federal Agent at Large (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Angelo 'Angel' Badillo

  • Captain Carey, U.S.A.(1949)

    as Luigi

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films
  • Bagdad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Saleel

  • Special Agent(1949)

    as Grandfather Devereaux

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films
  • Colorado Territory(1949)

    as Brother Tomas

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films
  • Bride of Vengeance(1949)

    as Bolfi

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films
  • Joan of Arc(1948)

    as Nicolas de Houppeville, judge

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films
  • Dream Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Antonio

  • Road to Rio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Rodrigues

  • The Lost Moment(1947)

    as Pietro

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films
  • Escape Me Never (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as The Guide

  • Brute Force(1947)

    as Ferrara

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films
  • Fiesta(1947)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films
  • Stallion Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Pelon

  • My Favorite Brunette(1947)

    as Baron Montay

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films
  • Easy Come, Easy Go(1947)

    as Grocer

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
  • Without Reservations(1946)

    as Ortega

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films
  • Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films
  • Blood on the Sun(1945)

    as Prince Tatsugi

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films
  • A Song to Remember(1945)

    as Monsieur Jollet (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films
  • Together Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Leonardo (uncredited)

  • Brazil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Señor Machado

  • Tall in the Saddle(1944)

    as Talo (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films
  • This Is the Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Music Teacher

  • Passage to Marseille(1944)

    as Older Guard (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves(1943)

    as Prince Cassim

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films
  • Tarzan's Desert Mystery(1943)

    as Magistrate

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films
  • Around the World(1943)

    as Native Dealer

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films
  • Princess O'Rourke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Greek Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)

  • Phantom of the Opera(1943)

    as Villeneuve

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films
  • For Whom the Bell Tolls(1943)

    as Captain Gomez

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films
  • Background to Danger(1943)

    as Syrian Vendor (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films
  • Pilot #5 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Nikola

  • Action in the North Atlantic(1943)

    as Capt. Carpolis (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films
  • Mission to Moscow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Trial Judge Ulrich (uncredited)

  • Casablanca(1942)

    as Arab Vendor (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films
  • Now, Voyager(1942)

    as Giuseppe (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films
  • The Boogie Man Will Get You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Silvio Baciagalupi

  • Escape from Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Kosura

  • Who Is Hope Schuyler? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Baggott

  • Secret Agent of Japan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Eminescu

  • The Jungle Book(1942)

    as The Pundit

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films
  • Always in My Heart(1942)

    as Joe Borelli

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films
  • Law of the Tropics(1941)

    as Tito

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films
  • The Parson of Panamint(1941)

    as Joaquin Fuentes

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
  • Billy the Kid(1941)

    as Pedro Gonzales

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films
  • That Night in Rio(1941)

    as Pedro, Manuel's Valet

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films
  • Behind the News (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Tomas Almedo

  • No, No, Nanette (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Art Critic

  • Arise, My Love(1940)

    as Father Jacinto

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films
  • The Mark of Zorro(1940)

    as Proprietor

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films
  • Meet the Wildcat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Chief of Police

  • The Flag of Humanity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Henry Dunant (uncredited)

  • Down Argentine Way(1940)

    as Montero

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films
  • Rangers of Fortune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Stefan

  • Love, Honor and Oh-Baby! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Headwaiter

  • Torrid Zone(1940)

    as Police Chief Juan Rodriguez

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films
  • 'Til We Meet Again(1940)

    as Mexican Bartender (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films
  • Charlie Chan in Panama(1940)

    as Achmed Halide

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films
  • Castle on the Hudson(1940)

    as Tony - Prisoner in Death Row (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films
  • The Fatal Hour(1940)

    as Harry 'Hardway' Lockett

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films
  • Balalaika(1939)

    as Ivan (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films
  • City in Darkness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Gendarme at Steamship Office

  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington(1939)

    as Handwriting Expert (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films
  • In Name Only(1939)

    as Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films
  • Lady of the Tropics(1939)

    as Telegraph Office Clerk

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films
  • The Spellbinder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Headwaiter (uncredited)

  • Maisie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Ernie

  • In Old Caliente(1939)

    as Don José Vargas

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films
  • The Girl and the Gambler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Gomez

  • Code of the Secret Service(1939)

    as Train Conductor (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films
  • Forged Passport (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Chief Miguel

  • Mystery of the White Room (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Tony

  • Zaza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Rug Dealer

  • Pirates of the Skies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    Actor

  • Dramatic School (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Alphonse

  • Sharpshooters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Ivan

  • The Shining Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Headwaiter Maurice (uncredited)

  • Barefoot Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Hank

  • I'll Give a Million(1938)

    as Citizen

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films
  • Tropic Holiday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Co-Pilot (uncredited)

  • Joaquin Murrieta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Bronco, Murrieta Spy (uncredited)

  • Rascals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Florist

  • Invisible Enemy(1938)

    as Signor Bramucci

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
  • Mannequin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Striking Seaman (Uncredited)

  • Bulldog Drummond's Revenge(1937)

    as Draven Nogais

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films
  • Beg, Borrow or Steal(1937)

    as French Detective Looking for Summitt (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films
  • The Firefly(1937)

    as Pablo (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films
  • The Bride Wore Red(1937)

    as Alberto

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films
  • Exclusive(1937)

    as Johnny

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films
  • You Can't Have Everything(1937)

    as Waiter at Romano's (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films
  • Song of the City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Tony

  • We Have Our Moments (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Customs Inspector (uncredited)

  • Seventh Heaven(1937)

    as Postman (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films
  • A Doctor's Diary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Louie

  • When You're in Love(1937)

    as Carlos

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films
  • Mama Steps Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Priest

  • The Public Pays (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Moran's Hood (uncredited)

  • The Gay Desperado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as López

  • The Devil Is a Sissy(1936)

    as 'Grandma'

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films
  • Fatal Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Felipe (uncredited)

  • Wife vs. Secretary(1936)

    as Havana Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films
  • Captain Blood(1935)

    as French Officer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films
  • Okay, José (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Comandante Capitán Lopez

  • The Perfect Gentleman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Waiter (uncredited)

  • The Melody Lingers on (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Giuseppe

  • Chained (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)

  • One More River (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Waiter (Uncredited)

  • Viva Villa! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Pancho Villa's Father

  • Men in White (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Dr. Vitale

  • Dinner at Eight(1933)

    as Butler (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films
  • The Solitaire Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Waiter

  • The Man Who Laughs(1928)

    as Clown (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films
  • The Beautiful City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1925)

    as Carlo Gillardi

  • Romola(1924)

    as Adolfo Spini

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films
  • Isn't Life Wonderful (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1924)

    as Theodor

  • Fascination (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1922)

    as Nema

  • Orphans of the Storm(1921)

    as Pierre

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 184 titles from 1921 to 1975.

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting184 of 184: 184 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score59th

By decade

1920s6 · acting1930s51 · acting1940s59 · acting1950s43 · acting1960s21 · acting1970s4 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 28 roles
214146

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Frank Puglia's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 59th percentile, the median of all 80; across their 33 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Approval · how many liked their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Reach · how many have seen their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Midcredits score across 90 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up22
  • 50th to 74th40
  • 25th to 49th20
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

49 of their 90 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved12
  • Crowd Pleaser49
  • Broadly Agreed11
  • Mixed18

Reviewers score the acting 63/100 in their films, across 32 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Frank Puglia work with?

People who share at least 2 of Frank Puglia's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Joseph Calleia shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles