Constantine Romanoff
Acting
Biography
German born Constantine Romanoff (born Friedrich William Heinrich August Meyer) was, in America, initially a professional wrestler, then became also a screen actor, appearing usually in uncredited roles.
Born: August 21, 1881
Place of Birth: Dielingen, Germany
Known For
It's a Wonderful Life
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
Freaks
A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance.
Ninotchka
A stern Russian woman sent to Paris on official business finds herself attracted to a man who represents everything she is supposed to detest.
Scarface
In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
If You Could Only Cook
An auto engineer and a professor's daughter pose as married servants in a mobster's mansion.
After the Thin Man
Nick and Nora Charles investigate when Nora's cousin reports her disreputable husband is missing, and find themselves in a mystery involving the shady owners of a popular nightclub, a singer and her dark brother, the cousin's forsaken true love, and Nora's bombastic and controlling aunt.
Another Thin Man
Not even the joys of parenthood can stop married sleuths Nick and Nora Charles from investigating a murder on a Long Island estate.
Man Of The People
An Italian immigrant studying the law gets mixed up with crooks.
Give Us This Night
After being introduced to the world of opera, a fisherman (Jan Kiepura) falls for a woman (Swarthout) whose guardian is a noted composer (Philip Merivale). They met when the fisherman evaded the police by seeking refuge in the village church. While there, they are each captivated by hearing the other singing Mass. The beautiful woman falls in love with the fisherman with the wonderful voice.
Hangover Square
When composer George Harvey Bone wakes with no memory of the previous night and a bloody knife in his pocket, he worries that he has committed a crime. On the advice of Dr. Middleton, Bone agrees to relax, going to a music performance by singer Netta Longdon. Riveted by Netta, Bone agrees to write songs for her rather than his own concerto. However, Bone soon grows jealous of Netta and worries about controlling himself during his spells.
Filmography
as Monkey-Man (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Convict in Mess Hall (uncredited)
as Sailor
as Accused Member of O.G.P.U. (uncredited)
as Villager (uncredited)
as Pirate (uncredited)
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Noodle's Henchman (uncredited)
as Romanoff - Masseur
as Big Frank
as West
as Sailor
as Butch
as Russian
as Horn Factory Workman
as Henchman Krench
as Harvey
as (uncredited)
as Tall Father in Derby (uncredited)
as Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
as Bald Wrestler (uncredited)
as Duke (uncredited)
as Henchman
as Wrestler (uncredited)
as Russian (uncredited)
as Tiny
as Man Cutting In at Dance (uncredited)
as Spectator at Accident (uncredited)
as Bearded Man
as Convict (uncredited)
as Russian Alien (uncredited)
as Executioner (Uncredited)
as Hobo (uncredited)
as Wrestler at Party (uncredited)
as Monkey Man (uncredited)
as Tangle-Eye - Convict at Farm (uncredited)
as Fisherman
as Bald Tallest Seaman - Slave Ship
as Lefty - Rossini's Driver (uncredited)
as Man in Gym (uncredited)
as Gangster (Uncredited)
as Singing Prisoner
as Prettyboy Plotsky
as Man Blowing Smoke (uncredited)
as Piccolo Player (uncredited)
as Pirate (uncredited)
as Executioner (uncredited)
as Kargas - Tall Crewman
as Bill, a Sailor
as Tyrone
as Dynamite Schultz (uncredited)
as Cossack (uncredited)
as Beast (uncredited)
as Axel
as Duval (Uncredited)
as One of Roxor's Henchmen (uncredited)
as Henchman (uncredited)
as Identifying Witness (uncredited)
as Man bringing Friedas Horse (uncredited)
as Swede
as Sniper on Balcony
as Reveller / Prison Guard
as Hans
as Brute Convict
as Villager
as Rube Thatcher
as Executioner
as Swedish Captain (uncredited)
as Sandoni
as Duras Henchman (uncredited)
as Mug (uncredited)
as Dance Hall Patron (uncredited)