Henry Armetta
Acting
Biography
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. From Wikipedia.
Born: July 3, 1888
Place of Birth: Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Known For
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.
Lonesome
Two lonely people in the big city meet and enjoy the thrills of an amusement park, only to lose each other in the crowd after spending a great day together. Will they ever see each other again?
7th Heaven
In 1910s Paris, a sewer worker disillusioned with Christianity feels his prayers have been answered when he chances upon a street waif and they fall in love.
Magnificent Obsession
A playboy tries to redeem himself after his careless behavior causes a great man's death.
Imitation of Life
A struggling widow and her daughter take in a black housekeeper and her fair-skinned daughter. The two women start a successful business but face familial, identity, and racial issues along the way.
Street Angel
A spirited young woman finds herself destitute and on the streets before joining a traveling carnival, where she meets a vagabond painter.
Hide-Out
Wounded criminal Lucky Wilson takes refuge in a small Connecticut farm. He falls in love with the farmer's daughter who at first is unaware of his criminal record. Lucky is fully prepared to shoot his way out when the cops come calling, but he is softened by the daughter's affections.
Arsène Lupin
A charming and very daring thief known as Arsene Lupin is terrorizing the wealthy of Paris. He even goes so far as to threaten the Mona Lisa. But the police, led by the great Guerchard, think they know Arsene Lupin's identity, and they have a secret weapon to catch him.
The Cat and the Fiddle
A romance between a struggling composer and an American singer.
Sunny Side Up
Molly and Bee, sweet young 'working girls,' live in a cheap room over a New York grocery store. Molly's idol, wealthy Jack Cromwell, lives in a Long Island mansion but is markedly less happy, since his fiancée Jane won't discourage her other admirers. Fleeing in his car, Jack ends up in an urban block party where he meets you-know-who.
Filmography
as Jimmy Economy
as Hamburger Man
as Cafe Owner Joe
as Errante - Cart Man
as Barber (uncredited)
as Angelo the Barber (uncredited)
as Mike Zaloris
as Henry Armetta
as Guiseppi
as Mike Ripportella
as Salvatore
as Tony
as Tony Spirella
as Guiseppi Peronni
as Nick Spelucci
as Nick Respina
as V. Zambrogio
as Papa Luigi Gambini
as Beppo
as Luigi
as Papa Gambini
as Signor Vittorino
as Spadoni
as Moreta
as Bacciagalluppi
as Buzell
as Toscani
as Tony
as Luigi
as Joe Pasquale
as Tony
as Tony Orsatti
as Tony
as Tony Karamazo
as Spidoni
as Ice Cream Man
as Italian
as Italian Diner Owner
as Laurent
as The Painter
as Prof. Tony Verdi
as Turk (uncredited)
as Enrico Populopullini
as Giovanni Cellini
as Janitor
as Morganza
as Shuman
as Tulio
as Cafe Owner
as Banquet Chairman
as Tony
as The Barber
as The Sergeant
as Tony
as Taxi Driver
as The Italian
as Mr. Gallotti
as Italian Musician
as Socrates
as Fruit Vendor
as Matteo
as Street Cleaner (uncredited)
as Street Cleaner
as Captain Silva
as Tony
as Photographer (uncredited)
as Tony, Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
as Bonello the Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
as Tony Garboni
as Henry a Barber
as Nick
as Water Wagon Driver (uncredited)
as Sam
as Tony
as Tony - Cosmetician (uncredited)
as Waiter Warning Bill of Lipstick (uncredited)
as Washroom Attendant
as Mr. Amatto
as Angelo
as Pietro, the Barber (uncredited)
as Tony Capri
as Sheriff's Man
as Bouncer
as Nick the Goose
as Bootlegger (uncredited)
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Hotel Manager
as Tony
as Waiter
as Peter, Tailor
as Theater Manager Beppo
as Rudolpho Amendelara
as Tony
as Angelo
as Signore Sagatelli
as Grove Cafe Waiter
as Sailor (uncredited)
as Anton Donatelli
as Italian Husband (uncredited)
as Barber (uncredited)
as Tony
as Tony
as Henry
as Hotel Owner (uncredited)
as Papa Pierre
as Barber (uncredited)
as Prisoner (uncredited)
as Ferris Wheel Guy (uncredited)
as Mascetto
as Bartender in Panama (uncredited)
as Pedro
as Danglo
as The Jester