Henry Armetta

Personal Info

Birthday

July 3, 1888

Day of Death

1945-10-21

(57 years old)

Place of Birth

Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Also Known As

Tony Martin

Enrico Armetto

Henry Armetta

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.

Known For

Street Angel

Scarface

Madame X

Anchors Aweigh

The Black Cat

Imitation of Life

The Merry Widow

Rasputin and the Empress

Filmography

1946
Colonel Effingham's Raid
as Jimmy Economy
1945
Anchors Aweigh
as Hamburger Man
Penthouse Rhythm
as Cafe Owner Joe
A Bell for Adano
as Errante - Cart Man
1944
Once Upon a Time
as Barber (uncredited)
1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars
as Angelo the Barber (uncredited)
Good Luck, Mr. Yates
as Mike Zaloris
Stage Door Canteen
as Henry Armetta
1941
The Big Store
as Guiseppi
Caught in the Act
as Mike Ripportella
1940
You're Not So Tough
as Salvatore
We Who Are Young
as Tony
The Man Who Talked Too Much
as Tony Spirella
1939
The Escape
as Guiseppi Peronni
Dust Be My Destiny
as Nick Spelucci
I Stole a Million
as Nick Respina
The Lady and the Mob
as V. Zambrogio
Winner Take All
as Papa Luigi Gambini
Fisherman's Wharf
as Beppo
1938
Road Demon
as Papa Luigi Gambini
Submarine Patrol
as Luigi
Speed to Burn
as Papa Gambini
Everybody Sing
as Signor Vittorino
1937
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
as Spadoni
Make a Wish
as Moreta
Top of the Town
as Bacciagalluppi
1936
The Magnificent Brute
as Buzell
Two in a Crowd
as Toscani
Poor Little Rich Girl
as Tony
The Crime of Dr. Forbes
as Luigi
Let's Sing Again
as Joe Pasquale
1935
Magnificent Obsession
as Tony
3 Kids and a Queen
as Tony Orsatti
Manhattan Moon
as Tony
Dinky
as Tony Karamazo
Princess O'Hara
as Spidoni
Straight from the Heart
as Ice Cream Man
I've Been Around
as Italian
After Office Hours
as Italian Diner Owner
1934
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
as Laurent
Imitation of Life
as The Painter
Cheating Cheaters
as Prof. Tony Verdi
The Merry Widow
as Turk (uncredited)
Two Heads on a Pillow
as Enrico Populopullini
Wake Up and Dream
as Giovanni Cellini
Gift of Gab
as Janitor
Embarrassing Moments
as Morganza
Hide-Out
as Shuman
Romance in the Rain
as Tulio
One Night of Love
as Cafe Owner
Kiss and Make-Up
as Banquet Chairman
Half a Sinner
as The Barber
Let's Talk It Over
as Tony
The Black Cat
as The Sergeant
Good Time Henry
as Henry
The Poor Rich
as Tony
The Cat and the Fiddle
as Taxi Driver
Cross Country Cruise
as The Italian
1933
Too Much Harmony
as Mr. Gallotti
Hello Pop
as Italian Musician
Her First Mate
as Socrates
Laughing at Life
as Fruit Vendor
The Devil's Brother
as Matteo
So This Is Africa
as Street Cleaner (uncredited)
The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble
as Captain Silva
What! No Beer?
as Tony
1932
Rasputin and the Empress
as Photographer (uncredited)
Central Park
as Tony, Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
A Farewell to Arms
as Bonello the Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
Men Of America
as Tony Garboni
Prosperity
as Henry a Barber
Deception
as Nick
Hat Check Girl
as Water Wagon Driver (uncredited)
Okay, America!
as Sam
Speak Easily
as Tony
Bachelor's Affairs
as Tony - Cosmetician (uncredited)
Red-Headed Woman
as Waiter Warning Bill of Lipstick (uncredited)
Week Ends Only
as Washroom Attendant
Huddle
as Mr. Amatto
The Doomed Battalion
as Angelo
Scarface
as Pietro, the Barber (uncredited)
Steady Company
as Tony Capri
Arsène Lupin
as Sheriff's Man
The Passionate Plumber
as Bouncer
1931
Sightseeing in New York
as Tony (as Tony Martin)
The Unholy Garden
as Nick the Goose
Hush Money
as Bootlegger (uncredited)
Five and Ten
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Just a Gigolo
as Hotel Manager
Laughing Sinners
as Tony
Strangers May Kiss
as Waiter
A Tailor-Made Man
as Peter, Tailor
1930
Moonlight and Monkey Business
as Tony
Romance
as Theater Manager Beppo
Little Accident
as Rudolpho Amendelara
The Sins of the Children
as Tony
Lovin' the Ladies
as Signore Sagatelli
The Girl Said No
as Grove Cafe Waiter
The Ship from Shanghai
as Sailor (uncredited)
The Climax
as Anton Donatelli
1929
Sunny Side Up
as Italian Husband (uncredited)
The Trespasser
as Barber (uncredited)
Jazz Heaven
as Tony
Love, Live & Laugh
as Tony
Half Marriage
as Henry
Madame X
as Hotel Owner (uncredited)
Lady of the Pavements
as Papa Pierre
1928
In Old Arizona
as Barber (uncredited)
Homesick
as Bicycle Rider
The Red Dance
as Prisoner (uncredited)
Lonesome
as Ferris Wheel Guy (uncredited)
Street Angel
as Mascetto
A Girl in Every Port
as Bartender in Panama (uncredited)
1925
The Desert's Price
as Shepherd
1923
The Silent Command
as Pedro
1920
The Face at Your Window
as Danglo
1917
The Eternal Sin
as The Jester