Vito Giusto Scozzari (January 26, 1918 – June 5, 1996), also known as Vito Scotti, was an American character actor who played both dramatic and comedy roles on

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, in films, and later on television, primarily from the late 1930s to the mid-1990s. He was known as a man of a thousand faces for his ability to assume so many divergent roles in more than 200 screen appearances in a career spanning 50 years and for his resourceful portrayals of various ethnic types. Of Italian heritage, he played everything from a Mexican bandit, to a Russian doctor, to a Japanese sailor, to an Indian travel agent.

Early life and career

Vito Giusto Scozzari was born 26 Jan 1918 in San Francisco, California. He was the son of Giusto and Virginia Ambroselli Scozzari. His family spent the early 1920s in

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. The family returned to the United States on 4 July 1924 and lived briefly at 802 South 8th Street in Philadelphia before moving to New York City the following year. In 1925, after the Scozzari family had returned to the United States, his mother became a diva in

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theater circles and his father an impresario. Scotti worked the night club circuit as a stand-up magician and

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mainly following the

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style. He made his debut on Broadway in ''Pinocchio'', where he played a small role.

Film

After serving in

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, Scotti entered movies and television in the late 1940s. He made his film debut with a trio of uncredited roles in 1949. By 1953, Scotti replaced

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as Luigi Basco, an Italian immigrant who ran a Chicago antique store, on the television version of the radio show ''

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''. Five years later, he portrayed another "ethnic" character, Rama from India (among other characters) in the live-action segment "Gunga Ram" on the

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children's show, ''

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'', where he also played a foil to the trickster

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. He was cast as French Duclos in the 1959 episode "Deadly Tintype" of the

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Western series, '' The Californians''. In 1955, Scotti was reportedly injured while filming with an

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named Emma. Emma was reportedly spooked by the faux flora used to dress the set. The elephant shook Scotti and fellow actor Nino Marcel from her back. Scotti suffered a concussion and broken arm. Scotti would work successfully with animals later in his career. In 1963, Scotti was cast as the Italian farmer

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in the episode "The Tenth Mona Lisa" of the

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anthology series, '' General Electric True'', hosted by

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. In the episode set in the year 1911, Peruggia steals the ''

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'' from the

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museum in Paris but is apprehended by a French detective when he attempts to unload the painting on an art dealer. He also appeared in television series, such as ''

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'' (as Jules in the 1958 episode "Loco and the Gambler"), in four episodes of ''

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'', ''

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'' (1959), '' State Trooper'' (1959), ''

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'' (1959), '' The Texan'' (1959), ''

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'' (1960), ''

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'' ( Mr. Bevis), (1960), The Twilight Zone (The Gift), (1962), '' The Investigators'' (1961), '' Target: The Corruptors!'' (1962), ''

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'', '' Stoney Burke'' (1963), ''

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'' (1963), ''

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'' (1963), ''

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'' (1963), '' Breaking Point'' (1963), ''

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'' (1963), and ''

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'' (1964–1965). Scotti appeared in two episodes of ''

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'', in ''

Gunsmoke ''Gunsmoke'' is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston. It centers on Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, during the settlement of the American West. The central character ...

'' (1965–1970), ''

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'' (1965 and 1967), ''

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'', '' Ironside'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', as one of The Penguin's henchmen in two episodes of ''

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'', two episodes of ''

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'' (1976), and two episodes of ''

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'' (1988-1989). He played Geppetto in "Geppetto's Workshop" in the 1980s. He appeared four times on ''

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'' in the 1960s: in season one, episode 15 (1964–65) as a Japanese sailor who did not know World War II was over, later in season one, episode 31, as the same sailor in scenes where Ginger, the skipper, and Mister Howell reflect in diaries on their versions of how a rescue transpired in the above-mentioned episode 15, and twice as Dr. Boris Balinkoff, a mad scientist, in seasons two and three. He appeared in 5 episodes (1973-1975) of the original ''

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'', as a befuddled maître d’, a snobbish clothing store salesman, a soliciting undertaker, an erudite street bum, and a soybean wholesaler, and in one episode (1989) as Vito when the series was revived. Scotti was cast as a Mexican bandit in two one-hour episodes of ''

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'' titled "El Bandido" and "Adios El Cuchillo" alongside

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, and an Italian restaurant owner in episode 35 of season one of ''

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''. The actor appeared in hundreds of film and television roles, including a prominent role as the "Italian Train Engineer" in ''

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'' who leads the escaped prisoners to Switzerland, as Nazorine in ''

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'' (1972), as Vittorio in '' Chu Chu and the Philly Flash'' (1981), and most notably as the scene-stealing cook in ''

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'' (1968). In the pivotal scene, Scotti grabs a flustered

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and plants a kiss on her midriff. He portrayed Colonel Enrico Ferrucci in ''

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'' (1968) and later appeared in the Academy Award-winning comedy '' Cactus Flower'' (1969), as Señor Arturo Sánchez, who unsuccessfully tries to seduce

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's character. He voiced the Italian Cat in the Walt Disney animated film ''

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'' (1970), and appeared with

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on her television special, ''Another Side of Me'' (1977). His last screen performance was as the manager at Vesuvio's in the criminal comedy ''

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'' (1995).

Death

Scotti died of

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at the

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in Woodland Hills, California, on June 5, 1996. He was interred at

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, with his first wife Irene, in the Abbey of the Psalms Mausoleum.

Personal life

In addition to his accomplishments as an actor, Scotti was highly regarded as a cook. He loved cooking, especially the recipes of his beloved mother and grandmother. Two generations of Hollywood's top names always left his dinner parties raving about the food and wine. Scotti also enjoyed painting in his spare time. Scotti was married to former Peruvian Flamenco dancer Irene A. Scozzari from 1949 until her death at age 54 on April 15, 1979. They had two children together; Carmen Antoinette (born 1953) and Ricardo Antonio (born 1956). After Irene's death, Vito married Beverly Scotti. They were together until his death. Scotti was a dedicated fundraiser for the "Carmen Fund", set up by the Joaquin Miller High School Parents Guild, to assist the school's special-needs students. The fund was named after the Scotti's daughter, one of the first patients to undergo pioneering spinal implant surgery.

Filmography

* '' Criss Cross'' (1949) as Track Usher (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1949) as Mexican Youth (uncredited) * '' East Side, West Side'' (1949) as Sistina Son (uncredited) * '' The Capture'' (1950) as Truck Driver (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1950) as Guido's Henchman (uncredited) * '' Up Front'' (1951) as Sergeant Clerk (uncredited) * ''Stop That Cab'' (1951) as Henry (uncredited) * ''

The Light Touch ''The Light Touch'' is a 1951 film starring Stewart Granger, Pier Angeli, and George Sanders, written and directed by Richard Brooks. Plot Art thief Sam Conride (Stewart Granger) steals a Renaissance-era painting on loan to an Italian museum by ...

'' (1951) as Hotel Clerk (uncredited) * '' The Fabulous Senorita'' (1952) as Esteban Gonzales * '' Bal Tabarin'' (1952) as Police Secretary (uncredited) * ''

The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima ''The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima'' is a Warner Color feature film made in 1952. It was promoted as a fact-based treatment of the events surrounding the apparitions of Our Lady of Fátima, in Portugal, in 1917. It stars Susan Whitney as Lúc ...

'' (1952) as Villager (uncredited) * ''

Assignment – Paris! ''Assignment – Paris!'' is a 1952 American Cold War film noir directed by Robert Parrish and starring Dana Andrews, Märta Torén, George Sanders and Audrey Totter. Premise Paris-based ''New York Herald Tribune'' reporter Jimmy Race (Andrews) i ...

'' (1952) as Italian Reporter (uncredited) * ''

Shield for Murder ''Shield for Murder'' is a 1954 American film noir crime film co-directed by and starring Edmond O'Brien as a police detective who has become malevolent. It was based on the novel of the same name by William P. McGivern. Plot Lieutenant Barney N ...

'' (1954) as Joe—Bartender (uncredited) * '' Sabaka'' (1954) as Rama * ''

Conquest of Space ''Conquest of Space'' is a 1955 American Technicolor science fiction film from Paramount Pictures, produced by George Pal, directed by Byron Haskin, that stars Walter Brooke, Eric Fleming, and Mickey Shaughnessy. The film's storyline concern ...

'' (1955) as Sanella * ''

The Broken Star ''The Broken Star'' is a 1956 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and written by John C. Higgins. The film stars Howard Duff, Lita Baron, Bill Williams, Douglas Fowley, Henry Calvin, Addison Richards, Joel Ashley and John Pi ...

'' (1956) as Pepe (uncredited) * '' The Black Orchid'' (1958) as Paul Gallo (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1958) as Hotel Clerk (uncredited) * ''

Pay or Die ''Pay or Die'' is a 1960 American biographical and crime film directed by Richard Wilson and starring Ernest Borgnine, Zohra Lampert, Howard Caine, Alan Austin, and Robert F. Simon. The film is a dramatization of the career of New York City p ...

'' (1960) as Officer Simonetti * '' The Facts of Life'' (1960) as Fishing Boat Driver (uncredited) * ''

Where the Boys Are ''Where the Boys Are'' is a 1960 American CinemaScope comedy film directed by Henry Levin and starring Connie Francis, Dolores Hart, Paula Prentiss, George Hamilton, Yvette Mimieux, Jim Hutton, and Frank Gorshin. It was written by George W ...

'' (1960) as Maitre D' of The Tropical Isle (uncredited) * '' Gold of the Seven Saints'' (1961) as Gondara's Cook (uncredited) * '' Master of the World'' (1961) as Topage * ''

The Explosive Generation ''The Explosive Generation'' is a 1961 film directed by Buzz Kulik. It stars William Shatner and Patty McCormack. Plot The story is about Peter Gifford, a teacher who wants to teach high school students to think for themselves and express themse ...

'' (1961) as H.S. - Custodian * ''

Pocketful of Miracles ''Pocketful of Miracles'' is a 1961 American comedy film starring Glenn Ford and Bette Davis, produced and directed by Frank Capra, filmed in Panavision. The screenplay by Hal Kanter and Harry Tugend was based on Robert Riskin's screenplay for ...

'' (1961) as Priest (uncredited) * ''Saint of Devil's Island'' (1961) as Louis * ''

Two Weeks in Another Town ''Two Weeks in Another Town'' is a 1962 American drama film directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Kirk Douglas and Edward G. Robinson. The supporting players include Cyd Charisse, Claire Trevor, Daliah Lavi, George Hamilton, and Rosanna S ...

'' (1962) as Assistant Director * ''

The Courtship of Eddie's Father ''The Courtship of Eddie's Father'' is an American sitcom based on the 1963 film of the same name, which was based on a novel by Mark Toby (edited by Dorothy Wilson). The series is about a widower, Tom Corbett (played by Bill Bixby), who is a ...

'' (1963) as Rick - Flute Player (uncredited) * ''

Dime with a Halo ''Dime with a Halo'' is a 1963 film directed by Boris Sagal. It stars Barbara Luna and Rafael López. Plot Four thieving street urchins, led by Chuy, bet $2 on a pick-six horse race every week. A kindly American, Mr. Jones, places their bet for ...

'' (1963) as Doorman * '' Captain Newman, M.D.'' (1963) as Maj. Alfredo Fortuno * ''

Wild and Wonderful ''Wild and Wonderful'' is a 1964 comedy film directed by Michael Anderson and starring Tony Curtis and Christine Kaufmann. The screenplay concerns a clever French poodle named Monsieur Cognac, and the dog's effect on the newly married couple po ...

'' (1964) as Andre * '' Honeymoon Hotel'' (1964) as Waiter (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1964) as Mexican Bandit * '' The Pleasure Seekers'' (1964) as Neighborhood Man * ''

'' (1965) as Italian Train Engineer * ''

Made in Paris ''Made in Paris'' is a 1966 American romantic comedy film starring Louis Jourdan, Ann-Margret, Richard Crenna, Edie Adams, and Chad Everett. The film was written by Stanley Roberts and directed by Boris Sagal. Plot A redheaded American girl fr ...

'' (1966) as Fedya (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1966) as Michaelangelo Vincenti * '' What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?'' (1966) as Frederico * ''

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'' (1967) as Designer * ''

The Caper of the Golden Bulls ''The Caper of the Golden Bulls'', also known as ''Carnival of Thieves'', is a 1967 American action comedy film directed by Russell Rouse and starring Stephen Boyd, Yvette Mimieux and Giovanna Ralli. Plot During a bombing mission to Germany, war ...

'' (1967) as François Morel * '' The Perils of Pauline'' (1967) as Frandisi * ''

'' (1968) as Col. Enrico Ferrucci * ''

'' (1968) as Cook * ''

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'' (1968) as I. Vitteloni * '' Cactus Flower'' (1969) as Señor Arturo Sánchez * ''

The Boatniks ''The Boatniks'' is a 1970 American comedy film directed by Norman Tokar and starring Robert Morse, Stefanie Powers, Don Ameche and Phil Silvers. It was made by Walt Disney Productions, released by Buena Vista Distribution. Young and awkward, ...

'' (1970) as Pepe Galindo * ''

'' (1970) as Peppo - Italian Cat (voice) * ''

'' (1972) as Nazorine * ''

Napoleon and Samantha ''Napoleon and Samantha'' is a 1972 American adventure drama film directed by Bernard McEveety and written by Stewart Raffill. Filmed in and around John Day, Oregon, it stars Johnny Whitaker and Jodie Foster (in her feature film debut) in the tit ...

'' (1972) as The Clown * ''

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'' (1972) as Meo (Dillon's caretaker) * ''The Bull of the West'' (1972) * ''

The World's Greatest Athlete ''The World's Greatest Athlete'' is a 1973 American sports comedy film directed by Robert Scheerer and starring John Amos, Roscoe Lee Browne, Tim Conway, Dayle Haddon, and Jan-Michael Vincent. Released by Walt Disney Productions, it is one of t ...

'' (1973) as Games spectator * ''

How to Seduce a Woman ''How to Seduce a Woman'' is a 1974 American comedy film, directed by Charles Martin. It stars Angus Duncan, Angel Tompkins, and Alexandra Hay, and was released in late January 1974. Plot synopsis Employees of a well-off con man and lady's man ...

'' (1974) as Bill * ''

Herbie Rides Again ''Herbie Rides Again'' is a 1974 American comedy film and the second installment of ''The Love Bug'' film series made by Walt Disney Productions starring an anthropomorphic (and quite autonomous) 1963 Volkswagen racing Beetle named Herbie. The ...

'' (1974) as Taxi Driver * ''

The Wild McCullochs ''The Wild McCullochs'' is a 1975 American drama film written and directed by Max Baer Jr. and starring Forrest Tucker, Julie Adams, Max Baer Jr., Janice Heiden, Dennis Redfield and Don Grady. The film was released on May 21, 1975, by American ...

'' (1975) as Tony, the Bartender * ''

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'' (1976) as Col. Guido Ameche * ''

The Big Bus ''The Big Bus'' is a 1976 American disaster comedy film starring Joseph Bologna and Stockard Channing, and directed by James Frawley. A spoof of the disaster movie genre (which was popular at the time), it follows the maiden cross-country trip ...

'' (1976) as Barber * ''Paesano: A Voice in the Night'' (1977) as Al Lozio * ''

Zero to Sixty ''Zero to Sixty'' is a 1977 American comedy film directed by Don Weis and starring Darren McGavin, Sylvia Miles, Joan Collins, Denise Nickerson, and Dick Martin. The film was released on June 23, 1978 and was later reviewed by ''TV Guide'', wh ...

'' (1978) as Benny * ''

The One Man Jury ''The One Man Jury'' (released as ''The Loner'' on UK video) is a 1978 American neo-noir film directed by Charles Martin (1910-1983) and starring Jack Palance, Christopher Mitchum, Pamela Shoop, and Cara Williams. Plot Jim Wade (Jack Palance) i ...

'' (1978) as Poker Player #9 * ''

The Nude Bomb ''The Nude Bomb'' (also known as ''The Return of Maxwell Smart'') is a 1980 American spy comedy film based on the 1965-70 television series ''Get Smart''. It stars Don Adams as Maxwell Smart, Agent 86, and was directed by Clive Donner. It was r ...

'' (1980) as Italian Delegate * ''

Herbie Goes Bananas ''Herbie Goes Bananas'' is a 1980 American comedy adventure film and the fourth installment of ''The Love Bug'' film series made by Walt Disney Productions starring Herbie – the white Volkswagen racing Beetle with a mind of its own. Plot ...

'' (1980) as Armando Moccia * '' Chu Chu and the Philly Flash'' (1981) aa Vittorio * ''

Stewardess School ''Stewardess School'' is a 1986 American comedy film directed by Ken Blancato and starring Brett Cullen and Don Most. It is also known for being one of voice veteran Rob Paulsen's very few onscreen roles, and up until the early 2000s, one of t ...

'' (1986) as Carl Stromboli * ''Side Roads'' (1988) * ''

Beverly Hills Brats ''Beverly Hills Brats'' is a 1989 American comedy film. Directed by Jim Sotos, the film starred Peter Billingsley, Martin Sheen, Burt Young, Terry Moore, George Kirby, Ruby Keeler (in her final film) and Whoopi Goldberg in a cameo role. Plot ...

'' (1989) as Jerry * ''

Loaded Weapon 1 ''National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1'' (also known simply as '' Loaded Weapon 1'') is a 1993 American parody film directed and co-written by Gene Quintano, and starring Emilio Estevez, Samuel L. Jackson, Kathy Ireland, Frank McRae, Tim Curry and ...

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The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour ''The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour'' is a collection of thirteen black-and-white one-hour specials airing occasionally from 1957 to 1960 (as opposed to the thirty-minute regular series, '' I Love Lucy''). The first five were shown as specials during ...

'' (1958) as Shop Owner * ''

'' (1959) as Dal Singh * ''

Perry Mason Perry Mason is a fictional character, an American criminal defense lawyer who is the main character in works of detective fiction written by Erle Stanley Gardner. Perry Mason features in 82 novels and 4 short stories, all of which involve a c ...

'' (1959) as Joseph D'Amato * ''

'' (1959) as Ramon Acquistapace * '' State Trooper'' (1959) as Reggie Sorbin * ''

Playhouse 90 ''Playhouse 90'' was an American television anthology series, anthology drama series that aired on CBS from 1956 to 1960 for a total of 133 episodes. The show was produced at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California. Since live anthology dr ...

'' (1959) as Cabinet Minister * ''

Peter Gunn ''Peter Gunn'' is an American private eye television series, starring Craig Stevens as Peter Gunn with Lola Albright as his girlfriend, Edie Hart. The series aired on NBC from September 22, 1958, to 1960 and on ABC in 1960–1961. The seri ...

'' (1959) as Pete's Guest / Herman Klip / Joe * ''

Wagon Train ''Wagon Train'' is an American Western series that aired 8 seasons: first on the NBC television network (1957–1962), and then on ABC (1962–1965). ''Wagon Train'' debuted on September 18, 1957, and became number one in the Nielsen ratings. It ...

'' (1959) as Tony * ''

Tales of Wells Fargo ''Tales of Wells Fargo'' is an American Western television series starring Dale Robertson that ran from 1957 to 1962 on NBC. Produced by Revue Productions, the series aired in a half-hour format until its final season, when it expanded to ...

'' (1959-1961) as Joe Caboose / Abner Dabler / Mr. Mute * ''

'' (1960) as Carlos Lascaratti * ''

Cheyenne The Cheyenne ( ) are an Indigenous people of the Great Plains. Their Cheyenne language belongs to the Algonquian language family. Today, the Cheyenne people are split into two federally recognized nations: the Southern Cheyenne, who are enroll ...

'' (1960 episode "Counterfeit Gun") as Julio * ''

'' (1960) as Chato * ''

The Real McCoys ''The Real McCoys'' is an American situation comedy starring Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, and Kathleen Nolan. Co-produced by Danny Thomas's Marterto Productions in association with Walter Brennan and Irving Pincus's Westgate Company, it ...

'' (1960-1961) as Pablo / Carlos * ''

'' (1961, 2 episodes) as Pooch / Leon Flores * '' The Investigators'' (1961, episode "A Man of Means") * '' Rawhide'' (1962) as Manuel * '' Target: The Corruptors!'' (1962) as Garcia * ''

'' (1960-1962) as Rudolpho / Peddler * ''

'' (1962) as Magico the Great * ''

The Dick Powell Show ''The Dick Powell Show'' is an American television anthology series that ran on NBC from September 26, 1961, until September 17, 1963, primarily sponsored by the Reynolds Metals Company. Overview The series was an anthology of various dramas ...

'' (1961-1963) as Karam / Dolpho * '' Stoney Burke'' (1963) as Polo * ''

'' (1963) as Vito Giotto * '' Breaking Point'' (1963) as Tony * ''

'' (1963) as Mr. Molletti * ''

'' (1963) as Carlos Grijalves * ''

'' (1962-1963) as Alphonso / Marcello Ciabini / Soto * '' The Joey Bishop Show'' (1963) as Supermarket Manager / Frank the Barber * ''

My Favorite Martian ''My Favorite Martian'' is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 29, 1963, to May 1, 1966, for 107 episodes. The show stars Ray Walston as "Uncle Martin" (the Martian) and Bill Bixby as Tim O'Hara. The first two seasons, totalin ...

'' (1963-1964) as Waiter / Junkyard Manager * ''

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre ''Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre'' is an American anthology series, sponsored by Chrysler Corporation, which ran on NBC from 1963 through 1967. The show was hosted by Bob Hope, but it had a variety of formats, including musical, dramatic ...

'' (1963-1964) as The Lieutenant / Harry * ''

The Danny Thomas Show ''The Danny Thomas Show'' (titled ''Make Room for Daddy'' for its first three seasons) is an American sitcom that ran from 1953 to 1957 on ABC and from 1957 to 1964 on CBS. Starring Danny Thomas as a successful night club entertainer, the show f ...

'' (1964) as The Tailor * ''

The Donna Reed Show ''The Donna Reed Show'' is an American sitcom starring Donna Reed as the middle-class housewife Donna Stone. Carl Betz co-stars as her pediatrician husband Dr. Alex Stone, and Shelley Fabares and Paul Petersen as their teenage children, Mary an ...

'' (1964) as Prince Georgivani * ''

'' (1962-1964) as Signore Fortuno / Jesus Munoz / Grocer * ''

The Jack Benny Program ''The Jack Benny Program'', starring Jack Benny, is a radio-TV comedy series that ran for more than three decades and is generally regarded as a high-water mark in 20th century American comedy. He played one role throughout his radio and televis ...

'' (1961-1965) as Mexican Captain / Mexican cafeteria employee * ''

'' (1965) as Mario * '' Laredo'' (1965) as Chicho * '' The Virginian'' (1965) as Gilly * ''

'' (1964-1965) as Sam Picasso / Professor Altshuler / Miri Haan * '' The Farmer's Daughter'' (1964-1965) as Llewellyn / Ambassador Cortez * ''

The Andy Griffith Show ''The Andy Griffith Show '' is an American situation comedy television series that aired on CBS from October 3, 1960, to April 1, 1968, with a total of 249 half-hour episodes spanning eight seasons—159 in black and white and 90 in color. The ...

'' (1966) as Murrillos * ''

The Lucy Show ''The Lucy Show'' is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1962 to 1968. It was Lucille Ball's follow-up to ''I Love Lucy''. A significant change in cast and premise for the fourth season (1965–1966) divides the program into two distinct ...

'' (1962-1966) as Sam Boscovitch / Fencing Instructor * ''

The Munsters ''The Munsters'' is an American sitcom depicting the home life of a family of benign monsters. The series starred Fred Gwynne as Frankenstein's monsterEpisodes referring to the fact that Herman is Frankenstein's monster include #55, "Just Anoth ...

'' (1965-1966) as Roman Broadcaster / Man on Radio * ''The John Forsythe Show'' (1966) as Gonzales * ''

'' (1965-1966) as Japanese Sailor / Dr. Boris Balinkoff * ''

'' (1966) as Matey Dee * ''

'' (1966) as Cefalu * '' Rango'' (1967) as El Carnicero (Episode: "Viva Rango") * ''

'' (1967) as Dr. Marcovich * '' The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.'' (1967) as Dr. Igor Gork * ''

'' (1965-1967) as Beirut / Charles Chikhli * ''

Daniel Boone Daniel Boone (September 26, 1820) was an American pioneer and frontiersman whose exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. He became famous for his exploration and settlement of Kentucky, which was then beyond the we ...

'' (1967) as Priest * ''

'' (1967-1969) as Capt. Gaspar Fomento / Captain Dominic Lopez * ''

'' (1969) as Major Bonacelli * '' Ironside'' (1969) as Manuel Rodriguez Sr. * ''

'' (1965-1970) as Gino Columbus / Dante * ''

'' (1965-1970) as The Indian / Indiana / Savrin / Torreon * ''

To Rome with Love (TV series) ''To Rome with Love'' is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 28, 1969, to February 24, 1971. Synopsis ''To Rome with Love'' is the story of widowed college professor Michael Endicott, who decided to leave his native Iowa follow ...

'' (1969-1971) as Nico * ''

Barefoot in the Park ''Barefoot in the Park'' is a romantic comedy by Neil Simon. The play premiered on Broadway in 1963, starring Robert Redford and Elizabeth Ashley. It was made into a film in 1967, which starred Redford and Jane Fonda. Productions ''Barefoot ...

'' (1970) as Victor Velasquez * ''

The Odd Couple Odd Couple may refer to: Neil Simon play and its adaptations * ''The Odd Couple'' (play), a 1965 stage play by Neil Simon ** ''The Odd Couple'' (film), a 1968 film based on the play *** ''The Odd Couple'' (1970 TV series), a 1970–1975 televisi ...

'' (1971) as Pepe * ''

The Brady Bunch ''The Brady Bunch'' is an American sitcom created by Sherwood Schwartz that aired from September 26, 1969, to March 8, 1974, on ABC. The series revolves around a large blended family with six children. The show aired for five seasons and, after ...

'' (1971) as Cooking Show Host (voice, uncredited) * ''

The Six Million Dollar Man ''The Six Million Dollar Man'' is an American science fiction and action television series, running from 1973 to 1978, about a former astronaut, USAF Colonel Steve Austin, portrayed by Lee Majors. After a NASA test flight accident, Austin is reb ...

'' (1973) as 2nd Taxi Driver * ''

McMillan & Wife ''McMillan & Wife'' (known simply as ''McMillan'' from 1976–77) is an American police procedural television series that aired on NBC from September 17, 1971, to April 24, 1977. Starring Rock Hudson and Susan Saint James in the title roles, the ...

'' (1971-1974) as Sykes / Alonzo / Guido Barteloni * ''

Get Christie Love! ''Get Christie Love!'' is an American crime drama TV series starring Teresa Graves as an undercover African-American female detective which originally aired on ABC from January 22, 1974, until April 5, 1975. The starring television role made Grav ...

'' (1974) as Emilio * ''

Adam-12 ''Adam-12'' is an American television police procedural crime drama television series created by Robert A. Cinader and Jack Webb. The series follows Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers Pete Malloy and Jim Reed as they patrol the stre ...

'' (1974) as Charley Prender * Shaft (1974) Murder One / The Killing * ''

'' (1976) as Romero * ''

Monster Squad ''Monster Squad'' is a television series produced by D'Angelo-Bullock-Allen Productions that aired Saturday mornings on NBC from September 11, 1976, to September 3, 1977. It is unrelated to the later film of the same name. Premise The series s ...

'' (1976) as Albert/Alberta * '' Police Woman'' (1977) as Luigi * '' C.P.O. Sharkey'' (1977) as Vito * ''

Baretta ''Baretta'' is an American detective television series which ran on ABC from 1975 to 1978. The show was a revised and milder version of a 1973–1974 ABC series, '' Toma'', starring Tony Musante as chameleon-like, real-life New Jersey police ...

'' (1977) as Franco * ''

Happy Days ''Happy Days'' is an American television sitcom that aired first-run on the ABC network from January 15, 1974, to July 19, 1984, with a total of 255 half-hour episodes spanning 11 seasons. Created by Garry Marshall, it was one of the most succ ...

'' (1979) as Otto * ''

Charlie's Angels ''Charlie's Angels'' is an American crime drama television series that aired on ABC from September 22, 1976, to June 24, 1981, producing five seasons and 115 episodes. The series was created by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts and was produced by Aa ...

'' (1980) as Tyrone * ''

Hawaii Five-O Hawaii Five-O or Hawaii Five-0 may refer to: * ''Hawaii Five-0'' (2010 TV series), an American action police procedural television series * ''Hawaii Five-O'' (1968 TV series), an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productio ...

'' (1980) as Bill Baskin * ''

Vega$ ''Vegas'' (stylized as ''Vega$'') is an American crime drama television series that aired on ABC from September 20, 1978, to June 3, 1981, with the pilot episode airing April 25, 1978. ''Vegas'' was produced by Aaron Spelling and created by Mich ...

'' (1980-1981) as Casino Manager / Valeria Viceria * ''

Hart to Hart ''Hart to Hart'' is an American mystery television series that premiered on August 25, 1979, on ABC. The show stars Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers as Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, respectively, a wealthy couple who lead a glamorous jetset lifes ...

'' (1981) as Vito * ''

Fantasy Island ''Fantasy Island'' is an American fantasy drama television series created by Gene Levitt. It aired on ABC from 1977 to 1984. The series starred Ricardo Montalbán as the mysterious Mr. Roarke and Hervé Villechaize as his assistant, Tattoo. Gu ...

'' (1979-1982) as Vito Orsotti / Antoine de Vouvray * ''

CHiPs ''CHiPs'' is an American crime drama television series created by Rick Rosner and originally aired on NBC from September 15, 1977, to May 1, 1983. It follows the lives of two motorcycle officers of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The serie ...

'' (1977-1983) as Charles / Emilio * ''

Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color The Walt Disney Company has produced an anthology television series since 1954 under several titles and formats. The program's current title, ''The Wonderful World of Disney'', was used from 1969 to 1979 and again from 1991 to the present. The pr ...

'' (1975-1983) as Games Spectator / Taxi Driver / Pepe Galindo * ''

Trapper John, M.D. ''Trapper John, M.D.'' is an American medical drama television series and spin-off of the film ''M*A*S*H'' (1970). Pernell Roberts portrayed the title character, a lovable surgeon who became a mentor and father figure in San Francisco, Californ ...

'' (1984) * '' Who's the Boss?'' (1985 & 1988) as Uncle Aldo Micelli * ''

Charles in Charge ''Charles in Charge'' is an American sitcom television series that premiered on October 3, 1984, on CBS. The series was a production of Al Burton Productions and Scholastic Productions in association with Universal Television and starred Scott B ...

'' (1988) as Dino Firenzi * ''

'' (1988-1989) as Dominic Bosco / Vincenzo * ''

'' (1973-1989) as Vito / Salvatore Defonte / Thomas Dolan / Mr. Grindell / Chadwick / Maitre d' * ''

The Fanelli Boys ''The Fanelli Boys'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from September 8, 1990 to February 16, 1991, as part of its 1990–91 prime time schedule. The series was created by the team of Barry Fanaro, Mort Nathan, Kathy Spee ...

'' (1990) as Sicilian #1 * ''

Northern Exposure ''Northern Exposure'' is an American Northern comedy-drama television series about the eccentric residents of a fictional small town in Alaska that ran on CBS from July 12, 1990, to July 26, 1995, with a total of 110 episodes. It received 57 ...

'' (1992) as Godfather * ''

Empty Nest ''Empty Nest'' is an American television sitcom that aired for seven seasons on NBC from October 8, 1988, to April 29, 1995. The series, which was created as a spin-off of ''The Golden Girls'' by creator and producer Susan Harris, starred Ric ...

'' (1994) as Mr. Tartaglia * ''

Mad About You ''Mad About You'' is an American television sitcom starring Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt as a married couple in New York City. It initially aired on NBC from September 23, 1992, to May 24, 1999, winning numerous awards including four Golden Glob ...

'' (1995) as Antonio

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