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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'.
Thu, Jan 24 1946
Poster of Anchors Aweigh
Anchors Aweigh
Henry Armetta was
57 in Anchors Aweigh
as 'Hamburger Man'.
Mon, Aug 13 1945
Poster of Penthouse Rhythm
Penthouse Rhythm
Henry Armetta was
56 in Penthouse Rhythm
as 'Cafe Owner Joe'.
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'.
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)'.
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)'.
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'.
Tue, Jun 29 1943
Poster of Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
Henry Armetta was
54 in Stage Door Canteen
as 'Henry Armetta'.
Thu, Jun 24 1943
Poster of The Big Store
The Big Store
Henry Armetta was
52 in The Big Store
as 'Guiseppi'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Jul 16 1940
Poster of The Escape
The Escape
Henry Armetta was
51 in The Escape
as 'Guiseppi Peronni'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Apr 03 1939
Poster of Winner Take All
Winner Take All
Henry Armetta was
50 in Winner Take All
as 'Papa Luigi Gambini'.
Wed, Mar 29 1939
Poster of Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf
Henry Armetta was
50 in Fisherman's Wharf
as 'Beppo'.
Fri, Feb 03 1939
Poster of Road Demon
Road Demon
Henry Armetta was
50 in Road Demon
as 'Papa Luigi Gambini'.
Fri, Dec 02 1938
Poster of Submarine Patrol
Submarine Patrol
Henry Armetta was
50 in Submarine Patrol
as 'Luigi'.
Fri, Nov 25 1938
Poster of Speed to Burn
Speed to Burn
Henry Armetta was
49 in Speed to Burn
as 'Papa Gambini'.
Tue, Jun 07 1938
Poster of Everybody Sing
Everybody Sing
Henry Armetta was
49 in Everybody Sing
as 'Signor Vittorino'.
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'.
Fri, Nov 26 1937
Poster of Make a Wish
Make a Wish
Henry Armetta was
49 in Make a Wish
as 'Moreta'.
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'.
Sat, Apr 17 1937
Poster of The Magnificent Brute
The Magnificent Brute
Henry Armetta was
48 in The Magnificent Brute
as 'Buzell'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, May 07 1936
Poster of Carnival Day
Carnival Day
Henry Armetta was
47 in Carnival Day
Sat, Jan 11 1936
Poster of Magnificent Obsession
Magnificent Obsession
Henry Armetta was
47 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Tony'.
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'.
Mon, Oct 21 1935
Poster of Manhattan Moon
Manhattan Moon
Henry Armetta was
46 in Manhattan Moon
as 'Tony'.
Mon, Jul 01 1935
Poster of Dinky
Dinky
Henry Armetta was
46 in Dinky
as 'Tony Karamazo'.
Sat, May 11 1935
Poster of Princess O'Hara
Princess O'Hara
Henry Armetta was
46 in Princess O'Hara
as 'Spidoni'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Mar 05 1935
Poster of After Office Hours
After Office Hours
Henry Armetta was
46 in After Office Hours
as 'Italian Diner Owner'.
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'.
Mon, Dec 24 1934
Poster of Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
Henry Armetta was
46 in Imitation of Life
as 'The Painter'.
Fri, Nov 23 1934
Poster of Cheating Cheaters
Cheating Cheaters
Henry Armetta was
46 in Cheating Cheaters
as 'Prof. Tony Verdi'.
Mon, Nov 05 1934
Poster of The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
Henry Armetta was
46 in The Merry Widow
as 'Turk (uncredited)'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Oct 01 1934
Poster of Gift of Gab
Gift of Gab
Henry Armetta was
46 in Gift of Gab
as 'Janitor'.
Sat, Sep 01 1934
Poster of Embarrassing Moments
Embarrassing Moments
Henry Armetta was
46 in Embarrassing Moments
as 'Morganza'.
Sat, Sep 01 1934
Poster of Hide-Out
Hide-Out
Henry Armetta was
46 in Hide-Out
as 'Shuman'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 01 1934
Poster of Half a Sinner
Half a Sinner
Henry Armetta was
45 in Half a Sinner
as 'The Barber'.
Fri, Jun 01 1934
Poster of The Black Cat
The Black Cat
Henry Armetta was
45 in The Black Cat
as 'The Sergeant'.
Mon, May 07 1934
Poster of Good Time Henry
Good Time Henry
Henry Armetta was
45 in Good Time Henry
as 'Henry'.
Thu, May 03 1934
Poster of The Poor Rich
The Poor Rich
Henry Armetta was
45 in The Poor Rich
as 'Tony'.
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'.
Fri, Feb 16 1934
Poster of Cross Country Cruise
Cross Country Cruise
Henry Armetta was
45 in Cross Country Cruise
as 'The Italian'.
Tue, Jan 16 1934
Poster of Too Much Harmony
Too Much Harmony
Henry Armetta was
45 in Too Much Harmony
as 'Mr. Gallotti'.
Sat, Sep 23 1933
Poster of Hello Pop
Hello Pop
Henry Armetta was
45 in Hello Pop
as 'Italian Musician'.
Sat, Sep 16 1933
Poster of Her First Mate
Her First Mate
Henry Armetta was
45 in Her First Mate
as 'Socrates'.
Thu, Aug 03 1933
Poster of Laughing at Life
Laughing at Life
Henry Armetta was
45 in Laughing at Life
as 'Fruit Vendor'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Apr 15 1933
Poster of What! No Beer?
What! No Beer?
Henry Armetta was
44 in What! No Beer?
as 'Tony'.
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)'.
Fri, Dec 23 1932
Poster of Central Park
Central Park
Henry Armetta was
44 in Central Park
as 'Tony, Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)'.
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)'.
Thu, Dec 08 1932
Poster of Men Of America
Men Of America
Henry Armetta was
44 in Men Of America
as 'Tony Garboni'.
Fri, Nov 25 1932
Poster of Prosperity
Prosperity
Henry Armetta was
44 in Prosperity
as 'Henry a Barber'.
Fri, Nov 18 1932
Poster of Deception
Deception
Henry Armetta was
44 in Deception
as 'Nick'.
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)'.
Sat, Oct 08 1932
Poster of Okay, America!
Okay, America!
Henry Armetta was
44 in Okay, America!
as 'Sam'.
Thu, Sep 08 1932
Poster of Speak Easily
Speak Easily
Henry Armetta was
44 in Speak Easily
as 'Tony'.
Sat, Aug 13 1932
Poster of Bachelor's Affairs
Bachelor's Affairs
Henry Armetta was
43 in Bachelor's Affairs
as 'Tony - Cosmetician (uncredited)'.
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)'.
Sat, Jun 25 1932
Poster of Week Ends Only
Week Ends Only
Henry Armetta was
43 in Week Ends Only
as 'Washroom Attendant'.
Sun, Jun 19 1932
Poster of Huddle
Huddle
Henry Armetta was
43 in Huddle
as 'Mr. Amatto'.
Sat, May 14 1932
Poster of The Doomed Battalion
The Doomed Battalion
Henry Armetta was
43 in The Doomed Battalion
as 'Angelo'.
Sat, Apr 30 1932
Poster of Scarface
Scarface
Henry Armetta was
43 in Scarface
as 'Pietro, the Barber (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 09 1932
Poster of Steady Company
Steady Company
Henry Armetta was
43 in Steady Company
as 'Tony Capri'.
Sun, Mar 13 1932
Poster of Arsène Lupin
Arsène Lupin
Henry Armetta was
43 in Arsène Lupin
as 'Sheriff's Man'.
Fri, Feb 26 1932
Poster of The Passionate Plumber
The Passionate Plumber
Henry Armetta was
43 in The Passionate Plumber
as 'Bouncer'.
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)'.
Sun, Nov 22 1931
Poster of The Unholy Garden
The Unholy Garden
Henry Armetta was
43 in The Unholy Garden
as 'Nick the Goose'.
Tue, Oct 06 1931
Poster of Hush Money
Hush Money
Henry Armetta was
43 in Hush Money
as 'Bootlegger (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 05 1931
Poster of Five and Ten
Five and Ten
Henry Armetta was
42 in Five and Ten
as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 13 1931
Poster of Just a Gigolo
Just a Gigolo
Henry Armetta was
42 in Just a Gigolo
as 'Hotel Manager'.
Sat, Jun 06 1931
Poster of Laughing Sinners
Laughing Sinners
Henry Armetta was
42 in Laughing Sinners
as 'Tony'.
Sat, May 30 1931
Poster of Strangers May Kiss
Strangers May Kiss
Henry Armetta was
42 in Strangers May Kiss
as 'Waiter'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Nov 15 1930
Poster of Romance
Romance
Henry Armetta was
42 in Romance
as 'Theater Manager Beppo'.
Wed, Aug 20 1930
Poster of Little Accident
Little Accident
Henry Armetta was
42 in Little Accident
as 'Rudolpho Amendelara'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 27 1930
Poster of Lovin' the Ladies
Lovin' the Ladies
Henry Armetta was
41 in Lovin' the Ladies
as 'Signore Sagatelli'.
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'.
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)'.
Fri, Jan 31 1930
Poster of The Climax
The Climax
Henry Armetta was
41 in The Climax
as 'Anton Donatelli'.
Sat, Jan 04 1930
Poster of Sunny Side Up
Sunny Side Up
Henry Armetta was
41 in Sunny Side Up
as 'Italian Husband (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 25 1929
Poster of The Trespasser
The Trespasser
Henry Armetta was
41 in The Trespasser
as 'Barber (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 11 1929
Poster of Jazz Heaven
Jazz Heaven
Henry Armetta was
41 in Jazz Heaven
as 'Tony'.
Sun, Nov 03 1929
Poster of Love, Live & Laugh
Love, Live & Laugh
Henry Armetta was
41 in Love, Live & Laugh
as 'Tony'.
Sat, Nov 02 1929
Poster of Half Marriage
Half Marriage
Henry Armetta was
41 in Half Marriage
as 'Henry'.
Sat, Oct 12 1929
Poster of Madame X
Madame X
Henry Armetta was
41 in Madame X
as 'Hotel Owner (uncredited)'.
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'.
Tue, Jan 22 1929
Poster of In Old Arizona
In Old Arizona
Henry Armetta was
40 in In Old Arizona
as 'Barber (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 25 1928
Poster of Homesick
Homesick
Henry Armetta was
40 in Homesick
as 'Bicycle Rider'.
Sun, Dec 16 1928
Poster of The Red Dance
The Red Dance
Henry Armetta was
40 in The Red Dance
as 'Prisoner (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 02 1928
Poster of Street Angel
Street Angel
Henry Armetta was
39 in Street Angel
as 'Mascetto'.
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)'.
Sun, Feb 26 1928
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Henry Armetta was
39 in 7th Heaven
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
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'.
Sun, Dec 13 1925
Poster of The Eternal Sin
The Eternal Sin
Henry Armetta was
28 in The Eternal Sin
as 'The Jester'.
Thu, Mar 15 1917
Poster of The Marble Heart
The Marble Heart
Henry Armetta was
27 in The Marble Heart
Sun, Mar 05 1916

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