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Henry Armetta

Actor

Henry Armetta

Born July 3, 1888 in Palermo, Sicily, ItalyDied October 21, 1945126 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.

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Scarface posterFirst watchScarface19327.4as Pietro, the Barber (uncredited)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.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
The Black Cat poster6.7The Black Cat19347th Heaven poster7.37th Heaven1927Anchors Aweigh poster6.8Anchors Aweigh1945Lonesome poster7.5Lonesome1928Imitation of Life poster7.0Imitation of Life1934A Farewell to Arms poster6.1A Farewell to Arms1932Street Angel poster7.1Street Angel1928The Devil's Brother poster6.8The Devil's Brother1933

Filmography

126 films as actor
  1. 1946Colonel Effingham's RaidJimmy Economy
  2. 1945Anchors AweighHamburger Man
  3. 1945Penthouse RhythmCafe Owner Joe
  4. 1945A Bell for AdanoErrante
  5. 1944Once Upon a TimeBarber (uncredited)
  6. 1943Thank Your Lucky StarsAngelo the Barber (uncredited)
  7. 1943Good Luck, Mr. YatesMike Zaloris
  8. 1943Stage Door CanteenHenry Armetta
  9. 1941The Big StoreGuiseppi
  10. 1941Caught in the ActMike Ripportella
  11. 1940You're Not So ToughSalvatore
  12. 1940We Who Are YoungTony
  13. 1940The Man Who Talked Too MuchTony Spirella
  14. 1939The EscapeGuiseppi Peronni
  15. 1939Dust Be My DestinyNick Spelucci
  16. 1939I Stole a MillionNick Respina
  17. 1939The Lady and the MobV. Zambrogio
  18. 1939Winner Take AllPapa Luigi Gambini
  19. 1939Fisherman's WharfBeppo
  20. 1938Road DemonPapa Luigi Gambini
  21. 1938Submarine PatrolLuigi
  22. 1938Speed to BurnPapa Gambini
  23. 1938Everybody SingSignor Vittorino
  24. 1937Manhattan Merry-Go-RoundSpadoni
  25. 1937Make a WishMoreta
  26. 1937Top of the TownBacciagalluppi
  27. 1936The Magnificent BruteBuzell
  28. 1936Two in a CrowdToscani
  29. 1936Poor Little Rich GirlTony
  30. 1936The Crime of Dr. ForbesLuigi
  31. 1936Let's Sing AgainJoe Pasquale
  32. 1936Carnival Day
  33. 1935Magnificent ObsessionTony
  34. 19353 Kids and a QueenTony Orsatti
  35. 1935Manhattan MoonTony
  36. 1935Unknown WomanJoe Scalise
  37. 1935DinkyTony Karamazo
  38. 1935Princess O'HaraSpidoni
  39. 1935Straight from the HeartIce Cream Man
  40. 1935I've Been AroundItalian
  41. 1935After Office HoursItalian Diner Owner
  42. 1934The Man Who Reclaimed His HeadLaurent
  43. 1934Imitation of LifeThe Painter
  44. 1934Cheating CheatersProf. Tony Verdi
  45. 1934The Merry WidowTurk (uncredited)
  46. 1934Two Heads on a PillowEnrico Populopullini
  47. 1934Wake Up and DreamGiovanni Cellini
  48. 1934Gift of GabJanitor
  49. 1934Embarrassing MomentsMorganza
  50. 1934Hide-OutShuman
  51. 1934Romance in the RainTulio
  52. 1934One Night of LoveCafe Owner
  53. 1934Kiss and Make-UpBanquet Chairman
  54. 1934Let's Talk It OverTony
  55. 1934Half a SinnerThe Barber
  56. 1934The Black CatThe Sergeant
  57. 1934Good Time HenryHenry
  58. 1934The Poor RichTony
  59. 1934The Cat and the FiddleTaxi Driver
  60. 1934Cross Country CruiseThe Italian
  61. 1933Too Much HarmonyMr. Gallotti
  62. 1933Hello PopItalian Musician
  63. 1933Her First MateSocrates
  64. 1933Laughing at LifeFruit Vendor
  65. 1933The Devil's BrotherMatteo
  66. 1933So This Is AfricaStreet Cleaner (uncredited)
  67. 1933The Cohens and Kellys in TroubleCaptain Silva
  68. 1933What! No Beer?Tony
  69. 1932Rasputin and the EmpressPhotographer (uncredited)
  70. 1932Central ParkTony, Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
  71. 1932A Farewell to ArmsBonello the Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
  72. 1932Men Of AmericaTony Garboni
  73. 1932ProsperityHenry a Barber
  74. 1932DeceptionNick
  75. 1932Hat Check GirlWater Wagon Driver (uncredited)
  76. 1932Okay, America!Sam
  77. 1932Speak EasilyTony
  78. 1932Bachelor's AffairsTony - Cosmetician (uncredited)
  79. 1932Red-Headed WomanWaiter Warning Bill of Lipstick (uncredited)
  80. 1932Week Ends OnlyWashroom Attendant
  81. 1932HuddleMr. Amatto
  82. 1932The Doomed BattalionAngelo
  83. 1932ScarfacePietro, the Barber (uncredited)
  84. 1932Steady CompanyTony Capri
  85. 1932Arsène LupinSheriff's Man
  86. 1932The Passionate PlumberBouncer
  87. 1932High PressureItalian Investor (uncredited)
  88. 1931Sight Seeing in New YorkTony (as Tony Martin)
  89. 1931The Unholy GardenNick the Goose
  90. 1931Hush MoneyBootlegger (uncredited)
  91. 1931Five and TenTaxi Driver (uncredited)
  92. 1931Just a GigoloHotel Manager
  93. 1931Laughing SinnersTony
  94. 1931Strangers May KissWaiter
  95. 1931A Tailor-Made ManPeter, Tailor
  96. 1930Moonlight and Monkey BusinessTony
  97. 1930RomanceTheater Manager Beppo
  98. 1930Little AccidentRudolpho Amendelara
  99. 1930The Sins of the ChildrenTony
  100. 1930Every Woman's LongingAngelo
  101. 1930Ladies Love BrutesTony, the waiter (uncredited)
  102. 1930Lovin' the LadiesSignore Sagatelli
  103. 1930The Girl Said NoGrove Cafe Waiter
  104. 1930A Lady to Love
  105. 1930The Ship from ShanghaiSailor (uncredited)
  106. 1930The ClimaxAnton Donatelli
  107. 1929Sunny Side UpItalian Husband (uncredited)
  108. 1929The TrespasserBarber (uncredited)
  109. 1929Jazz HeavenTony
  110. 1929Love, Live & LaughTony
  111. 1929Half MarriageHenry
  112. 1929Madame XHotel Owner (uncredited)
  113. 1929Lady of the PavementsPapa Pierre
  114. 1928In Old ArizonaBarber (uncredited)
  115. 1928HomesickBicycle Rider
  116. 1928The Red DancePrisoner (uncredited)
  117. 1928LonesomeFerris Wheel Guy (uncredited)
  118. 1928Street AngelMascetto
  119. 1928A Girl in Every PortBartender in Panama (uncredited)
  120. 19277th Heaven