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Henry Armetta

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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. 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
Born: Tue, Jul 03 1888
Birthplace: Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Death: Sun, Oct 21 1945
Henry Armetta is 57 years old
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Poster of Colonel Effingham's Raid
Colonel Effingham's Raid
Henry Armetta would have been no older than 57 in Colonel Effingham's Raid as 'Jimmy Economy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1946
Poster of Anchors Aweigh
Anchors Aweigh
Henry Armetta was 57 in Anchors Aweigh as 'Hamburger Man'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 13 1945
Poster of Penthouse Rhythm
Penthouse Rhythm
Henry Armetta was 56 in Penthouse Rhythm as 'Cafe Owner Joe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1945
Poster of A Bell for Adano
A Bell for Adano
Henry Armetta was 56 in A Bell for Adano as 'Errante - Cart Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1945
Poster of Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
Henry Armetta was 55 in Once Upon a Time as 'Barber (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1944
Poster of Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Henry Armetta was 55 in Thank Your Lucky Stars as 'Angelo the Barber (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1943
Poster of Good Luck, Mr. Yates
Good Luck, Mr. Yates
Henry Armetta was 54 in Good Luck, Mr. Yates as 'Mike Zaloris'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 1943
Poster of Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
Henry Armetta was 54 in Stage Door Canteen as 'Henry Armetta'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1943
Poster of The Big Store
The Big Store
Henry Armetta was 52 in The Big Store as 'Guiseppi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1941
Poster of Caught in the Act
Caught in the Act
Henry Armetta was 52 in Caught in the Act as 'Mike Ripportella'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1941
Poster of You're Not So Tough
You're Not So Tough
Henry Armetta was 52 in You're Not So Tough as 'Salvatore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1940
Poster of We Who Are Young
We Who Are Young
Henry Armetta was 52 in We Who Are Young as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1940
Poster of The Man Who Talked Too Much
The Man Who Talked Too Much
Henry Armetta was 52 in The Man Who Talked Too Much as 'Tony Spirella'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 1940
Poster of The Escape
The Escape
Henry Armetta was 51 in The Escape as 'Guiseppi Peronni'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1939
Poster of Dust Be My Destiny
Dust Be My Destiny
Henry Armetta was 51 in Dust Be My Destiny as 'Nick Spelucci'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1939
Poster of I Stole a Million
I Stole a Million
Henry Armetta was 51 in I Stole a Million as 'Nick Respina'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1939
Poster of The Lady and the Mob
The Lady and the Mob
Henry Armetta was 50 in The Lady and the Mob as 'V. Zambrogio'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 03 1939
Poster of Winner Take All
Winner Take All
Henry Armetta was 50 in Winner Take All as 'Papa Luigi Gambini'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1939
Poster of Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf
Henry Armetta was 50 in Fisherman's Wharf as 'Beppo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1939
Poster of Road Demon
Road Demon
Henry Armetta was 50 in Road Demon as 'Papa Luigi Gambini'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1938
Poster of Submarine Patrol
Submarine Patrol
Henry Armetta was 50 in Submarine Patrol as 'Luigi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1938
Poster of Speed to Burn
Speed to Burn
Henry Armetta was 49 in Speed to Burn as 'Papa Gambini'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 1938
Poster of Everybody Sing
Everybody Sing
Henry Armetta was 49 in Everybody Sing as 'Signor Vittorino'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1938
Poster of Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
Henry Armetta was 49 in Manhattan Merry-Go-Round as 'Spadoni'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1937
Poster of Make a Wish
Make a Wish
Henry Armetta was 49 in Make a Wish as 'Moreta'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1937
Poster of Top of the Town
Top of the Town
Henry Armetta was 48 in Top of the Town as 'Bacciagalluppi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 1937
Poster of The Magnificent Brute
The Magnificent Brute
Henry Armetta was 48 in The Magnificent Brute as 'Buzell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1936
Poster of Two in a Crowd
Two in a Crowd
Henry Armetta was 48 in Two in a Crowd as 'Toscani'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1936
Poster of Poor Little Rich Girl
Poor Little Rich Girl
Henry Armetta was 48 in Poor Little Rich Girl as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1936
Poster of The Crime of Dr. Forbes
The Crime of Dr. Forbes
Henry Armetta was 48 in The Crime of Dr. Forbes as 'Luigi'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 05 1936
Poster of Let's Sing Again
Let's Sing Again
Henry Armetta was 47 in Let's Sing Again as 'Joe Pasquale'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 07 1936
Poster of Carnival Day
Carnival Day
Henry Armetta was 47 in Carnival Day
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 11 1936
Poster of Magnificent Obsession
Magnificent Obsession
Henry Armetta was 47 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1935
Poster of 3 Kids and a Queen
3 Kids and a Queen
Henry Armetta was 47 in 3 Kids and a Queen as 'Tony Orsatti'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 1935
Poster of Manhattan Moon
Manhattan Moon
Henry Armetta was 46 in Manhattan Moon as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1935
Poster of Dinky
Dinky
Henry Armetta was 46 in Dinky as 'Tony Karamazo'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1935
Poster of Princess O'Hara
Princess O'Hara
Henry Armetta was 46 in Princess O'Hara as 'Spidoni'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 31 1935
Poster of Straight from the Heart
Straight from the Heart
Henry Armetta was 46 in Straight from the Heart as 'Ice Cream Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1935
Poster of I've Been Around
I've Been Around
Henry Armetta was 46 in I've Been Around as 'Italian'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 1935
Poster of After Office Hours
After Office Hours
Henry Armetta was 46 in After Office Hours as 'Italian Diner Owner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935
Poster of The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
Henry Armetta was 46 in The Man Who Reclaimed His Head as 'Laurent'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 1934
Poster of Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
Henry Armetta was 46 in Imitation of Life as 'The Painter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1934
Poster of Cheating Cheaters
Cheating Cheaters
Henry Armetta was 46 in Cheating Cheaters as 'Prof. Tony Verdi'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 1934
Poster of The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
Henry Armetta was 46 in The Merry Widow as 'Turk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1934
Poster of Two Heads on a Pillow
Two Heads on a Pillow
Henry Armetta was 46 in Two Heads on a Pillow as 'Enrico Populopullini'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1934
Poster of Wake Up and Dream
Wake Up and Dream
Henry Armetta was 46 in Wake Up and Dream as 'Giovanni Cellini'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1934
Poster of Gift of Gab
Gift of Gab
Henry Armetta was 46 in Gift of Gab as 'Janitor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1934
Poster of Embarrassing Moments
Embarrassing Moments
Henry Armetta was 46 in Embarrassing Moments as 'Morganza'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1934
Poster of Hide-Out
Hide-Out
Henry Armetta was 46 in Hide-Out as 'Shuman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 1934
Poster of Romance in the Rain
Romance in the Rain
Henry Armetta was 46 in Romance in the Rain as 'Tulio'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 13 1934
Poster of One Night of Love
One Night of Love
Henry Armetta was 46 in One Night of Love as 'Cafe Owner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 16 1934
Poster of Kiss and Make-Up
Kiss and Make-Up
Henry Armetta was 46 in Kiss and Make-Up as 'Banquet Chairman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1934
Poster of Let's Talk It Over
Let's Talk It Over
Henry Armetta was 45 in Let's Talk It Over as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1934
Poster of Half a Sinner
Half a Sinner
Henry Armetta was 45 in Half a Sinner as 'The Barber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1934
Poster of The Black Cat
The Black Cat
Henry Armetta was 45 in The Black Cat as 'The Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 07 1934
Poster of Good Time Henry
Good Time Henry
Henry Armetta was 45 in Good Time Henry as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1934
Poster of The Poor Rich
The Poor Rich
Henry Armetta was 45 in The Poor Rich as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 25 1934
Poster of The Cat and the Fiddle
The Cat and the Fiddle
Henry Armetta was 45 in The Cat and the Fiddle as 'Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1934
Poster of Cross Country Cruise
Cross Country Cruise
Henry Armetta was 45 in Cross Country Cruise as 'The Italian'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 16 1934
Poster of Too Much Harmony
Too Much Harmony
Henry Armetta was 45 in Too Much Harmony as 'Mr. Gallotti'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1933
Poster of Hello Pop
Hello Pop
Henry Armetta was 45 in Hello Pop as 'Italian Musician'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1933
Poster of Her First Mate
Her First Mate
Henry Armetta was 45 in Her First Mate as 'Socrates'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 03 1933
Poster of Laughing at Life
Laughing at Life
Henry Armetta was 45 in Laughing at Life as 'Fruit Vendor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1933
Poster of The Devil's Brother
The Devil's Brother
Henry Armetta was 44 in The Devil's Brother as 'Matteo'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1933
Poster of So This Is Africa
So This Is Africa
Henry Armetta was 44 in So This Is Africa as 'Street Cleaner (uncredited), Street Cleaner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1933
Poster of The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble
The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble
Henry Armetta was 44 in The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble as 'Captain Silva'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 15 1933
Poster of What! No Beer?
What! No Beer?
Henry Armetta was 44 in What! No Beer? as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1933
Poster of Rasputin and the Empress
Rasputin and the Empress
Henry Armetta was 44 in Rasputin and the Empress as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1932
Poster of Central Park
Central Park
Henry Armetta was 44 in Central Park as 'Tony, Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1932
Poster of A Farewell to Arms
A Farewell to Arms
Henry Armetta was 44 in A Farewell to Arms as 'Bonello the Ambulance Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1932
Poster of Men Of America
Men Of America
Henry Armetta was 44 in Men Of America as 'Tony Garboni'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1932
Poster of Prosperity
Prosperity
Henry Armetta was 44 in Prosperity as 'Henry a Barber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1932
Poster of Deception
Deception
Henry Armetta was 44 in Deception as 'Nick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1932
Poster of Hat Check Girl
Hat Check Girl
Henry Armetta was 44 in Hat Check Girl as 'Water Wagon Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1932
Poster of Okay, America!
Okay, America!
Henry Armetta was 44 in Okay, America! as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 1932
Poster of Speak Easily
Speak Easily
Henry Armetta was 44 in Speak Easily as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 13 1932
Poster of Bachelor's Affairs
Bachelor's Affairs
Henry Armetta was 43 in Bachelor's Affairs as 'Tony - Cosmetician (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 26 1932
Poster of Red-Headed Woman
Red-Headed Woman
Henry Armetta was 43 in Red-Headed Woman as 'Waiter Warning Bill of Lipstick (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 25 1932
Poster of Week Ends Only
Week Ends Only
Henry Armetta was 43 in Week Ends Only as 'Washroom Attendant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 1932
Poster of Huddle
Huddle
Henry Armetta was 43 in Huddle as 'Mr. Amatto'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 14 1932
Poster of The Doomed Battalion
The Doomed Battalion
Henry Armetta was 43 in The Doomed Battalion as 'Angelo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1932
Poster of Scarface
Scarface
Henry Armetta was 43 in Scarface as 'Pietro, the Barber (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1932
Poster of Steady Company
Steady Company
Henry Armetta was 43 in Steady Company as 'Tony Capri'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 1932
Poster of Arsène Lupin
Arsène Lupin
Henry Armetta was 43 in Arsène Lupin as 'Sheriff's Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1932
Poster of The Passionate Plumber
The Passionate Plumber
Henry Armetta was 43 in The Passionate Plumber as 'Bouncer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 1932
Poster of Sightseeing in New York
Sightseeing in New York
Henry Armetta was 43 in Sightseeing in New York as 'Tony (as Tony Martin)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 1931
Poster of The Unholy Garden
The Unholy Garden
Henry Armetta was 43 in The Unholy Garden as 'Nick the Goose'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 1931
Poster of Hush Money
Hush Money
Henry Armetta was 43 in Hush Money as 'Bootlegger (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 05 1931
Poster of Five and Ten
Five and Ten
Henry Armetta was 42 in Five and Ten as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1931
Poster of Just a Gigolo
Just a Gigolo
Henry Armetta was 42 in Just a Gigolo as 'Hotel Manager'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1931
Poster of Laughing Sinners
Laughing Sinners
Henry Armetta was 42 in Laughing Sinners as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 30 1931
Poster of Strangers May Kiss
Strangers May Kiss
Henry Armetta was 42 in Strangers May Kiss as 'Waiter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1931
Poster of A Tailor-Made Man
A Tailor-Made Man
Henry Armetta was 42 in A Tailor-Made Man as 'Peter, Tailor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1931
Poster of Moonlight and Monkey Business
Moonlight and Monkey Business
Henry Armetta was 42 in Moonlight and Monkey Business as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1930
Poster of Romance
Romance
Henry Armetta was 42 in Romance as 'Theater Manager Beppo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1930
Poster of Little Accident
Little Accident
Henry Armetta was 42 in Little Accident as 'Rudolpho Amendelara'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 03 1930
Poster of The Sins of the Children
The Sins of the Children
Henry Armetta was 41 in The Sins of the Children as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1930
Poster of Lovin' the Ladies
Lovin' the Ladies
Henry Armetta was 41 in Lovin' the Ladies as 'Signore Sagatelli'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 06 1930
Poster of The Girl Said No
The Girl Said No
Henry Armetta was 41 in The Girl Said No as 'Grove Cafe Waiter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1930
Poster of The Ship from Shanghai
The Ship from Shanghai
Henry Armetta was 41 in The Ship from Shanghai as 'Sailor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1930
Poster of The Climax
The Climax
Henry Armetta was 41 in The Climax as 'Anton Donatelli'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1930
Poster of Sunny Side Up
Sunny Side Up
Henry Armetta was 41 in Sunny Side Up as 'Italian Husband (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1929
Poster of The Trespasser
The Trespasser
Henry Armetta was 41 in The Trespasser as 'Barber (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 11 1929
Poster of Jazz Heaven
Jazz Heaven
Henry Armetta was 41 in Jazz Heaven as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 03 1929
Poster of Love, Live & Laugh
Love, Live & Laugh
Henry Armetta was 41 in Love, Live & Laugh as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1929
Poster of Half Marriage
Half Marriage
Henry Armetta was 41 in Half Marriage as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1929
Poster of Madame X
Madame X
Henry Armetta was 41 in Madame X as 'Hotel Owner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 1929
Poster of Lady of the Pavements
Lady of the Pavements
Henry Armetta was 40 in Lady of the Pavements as 'Papa Pierre'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 1929
Poster of In Old Arizona
In Old Arizona
Henry Armetta was 40 in In Old Arizona as 'Barber (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1928
Poster of Homesick
Homesick
Henry Armetta was 40 in Homesick as 'Bicycle Rider'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1928
Poster of The Red Dance
The Red Dance
Henry Armetta was 40 in The Red Dance as 'Prisoner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 02 1928
Poster of Lonesome
Lonesome
Henry Armetta was 39 in Lonesome as 'Ferris Wheel Guy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1928
Poster of Street Angel
Street Angel
Henry Armetta was 39 in Street Angel as 'Mascetto'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 09 1928
Poster of A Girl in Every Port
A Girl in Every Port
Henry Armetta was 39 in A Girl in Every Port as 'Bartender in Panama (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 26 1928
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Henry Armetta was 39 in 7th Heaven
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1927
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Steam
A Midsummer Night's Steam
Henry Armetta was 38 in A Midsummer Night's Steam
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1927
Poster of The Desert's Price
The Desert's Price
Henry Armetta was 37 in The Desert's Price as 'Shepherd'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1925
Poster of The Face at Your Window
The Face at Your Window
Henry Armetta was 32 in The Face at Your Window as 'Danglo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1920
Poster of The Eternal Sin
The Eternal Sin
Henry Armetta was 28 in The Eternal Sin as 'The Jester'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1917
Poster of The Marble Heart
The Marble Heart
Henry Armetta was 27 in The Marble Heart
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 1916

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