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Frank Puglia

Italian actor (1892–1975)

Frank Puglia was an Italian actor known for small but memorable roles in films including Casablanca, where he played a Moroccan rug merchant, Now, Voyager and The Jungle Book. His other credits include A Song to Remember, Road to Rio, Joan of Arc, A Star Is Born and 20 Million Miles to Earth.

Frank Puglia appears in 11 films in The Rerun, from 1942 to 1962. Most of that work is in drama, comedy and musical. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Nestor Paiva (2), Jeff Corey (2), Bing Crosby (2), Bob Hope (2), Dorothy Lamour (2).

Known for

  • Casablanca, Rug merchant. A small but memorable role as a Moroccan rug merchant.
  • Now, Voyager. Another of the small roles he is remembered for.
  • Jungle Book (1942). One of the films named among his memorable roles.
  • A Star Is Born (1954). A later film credit from his career in Hollywood character parts.

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When was Frank Puglia born?
Frank Puglia was born on 9 March 1892.

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