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William Edmunds (actor)

January 01, 1970

William Edmunds (Michele Giuseppe Pellegrino; September 18, 1886 – December 7, 1981)[1] was an Italian-American stage and screen character actor, typically playing roles with heavy accents (generally Italian, Spanish, and French), most notable as Mr. Giuseppe Martini in It's a Wonderful Life.[2]

William Edmunds
Edmunds in Swamp Fire (1946)
Born
Michele Giuseppe Pellegrino

(1886-09-18)September 18, 1886
San Fele, Kingdom of Italy
DiedDecember 7, 1981(1981-12-07) (aged 95)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1910–1959

Early life edit

Born the son of Donato Antonio Pellegrino and Maria Giovanna Ricigliano in San Fele, in the Italian region of Basilicata, he was christened Michele Frondino Pellegrino. He emigrated to the United States with his parents and siblings on the S/S Britannia, which sailed from Naples, Italy, and arrived at the Port of New York in April 1897. As an adult, he became an actor on the New York stage.[3]

Career edit

He received his first credited role in motion pictures in the Bob Hope vehicle Going Spanish (1934). He relocated to Hollywood in 1938 and had bit parts in films such as Idiot's Delight (1939), and larger roles such as House of Frankenstein (1944, as gypsy leader Fejos), Bob Hope's Where There's Life (1947, as King Hubertus II) and Double Dynamite (1951, as Groucho Marx's long-suffering boss). His many short subject appearances include a few stints as Robert "Mickey" Blake's father in the Our Gang series.[4] He has a brief appearance in Casablanca (1942) where in Rick's Café he gives instructions to a man seeking illegal passage out of Casablanca.

Edmunds was cast with James Stewart in three films, The Mortal Storm, The Shop Around the Corner (1940), and perhaps his signature role as Mr. Martini, the bar proprietor in It's a Wonderful Life. He had other notable parts in For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943), The Three Musketeers (1948), and The Caddy (1953), a Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis comedy. Edmunds received top billing in the 1951 TV situation comedy Actors' Hotel.[5]

He acted on Broadway in such plays as The New York Story and Follies, which he left to be in It's a Wonderful Life.[6] Additional stage credits include Salt Water (1929–1930), Saluta (1934), Moon Over Mulberry Street (1935–1936), and Siege (1937).[7]

Death edit

Edmunds died in Los Angeles, California, at age 95. He was cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea.

Filmography edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Birth Record Link". FamilySearch.
  2. ^ Willian, Michael (2006). The Essential It's a Wonderful Life: A Scene-By-Scene Guide to the Classic Film. Chicago Review Press. ISBN 978-1-5565-2636-7.
  3. ^ U.S. World War I Draft Card of Michael Fondonia Pellegrino, in parentheses Pellegrino states that his stage name is William Edmunds
  4. ^ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
  5. ^ Wolters, Larry (October 21, 1950). "Studios Object but Film Stars Flock to Video". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  6. ^ "Of Local Origin". The New York Times. July 26, 1941.
  7. ^ "William Edmunds". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved December 28, 2009.

External links edit

  • William Edmunds at IMDb

January 01, 1970
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William Edmunds Michele Giuseppe Pellegrino September 18 1886 December 7 1981 1 was an Italian American stage and screen character actor typically playing roles with heavy accents generally Italian Spanish and French most notable as Mr Giuseppe Martini in It s a Wonderful Life 2 William EdmundsEdmunds in Swamp Fire 1946 BornMichele Giuseppe Pellegrino 1886 09 18 September 18 1886San Fele Kingdom of ItalyDiedDecember 7 1981 1981 12 07 aged 95 Los Angeles California U S OccupationActorYears active1910 1959 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Death 4 Filmography 5 References 6 External linksEarly life editBorn the son of Donato Antonio Pellegrino and Maria Giovanna Ricigliano in San Fele in the Italian region of Basilicata he was christened Michele Frondino Pellegrino He emigrated to the United States with his parents and siblings on the S S Britannia which sailed from Naples Italy and arrived at the Port of New York in April 1897 As an adult he became an actor on the New York stage 3 Career editHe received his first credited role in motion pictures in the Bob Hope vehicle Going Spanish 1934 He relocated to Hollywood in 1938 and had bit parts in films such as Idiot s Delight 1939 and larger roles such as House of Frankenstein 1944 as gypsy leader Fejos Bob Hope s Where There s Life 1947 as King Hubertus II and Double Dynamite 1951 as Groucho Marx s long suffering boss His many short subject appearances include a few stints as Robert Mickey Blake s father in the Our Gang series 4 He has a brief appearance in Casablanca 1942 where in Rick s Cafe he gives instructions to a man seeking illegal passage out of Casablanca Edmunds was cast with James Stewart in three films The Mortal Storm The Shop Around the Corner 1940 and perhaps his signature role as Mr Martini the bar proprietor in It s a Wonderful Life He had other notable parts in For Whom the Bell Tolls 1943 The Three Musketeers 1948 and The Caddy 1953 a Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis comedy Edmunds received top billing in the 1951 TV situation comedy Actors Hotel 5 He acted on Broadway in such plays as The New York Story and Follies which he left to be in It s a Wonderful Life 6 Additional stage credits include Salt Water 1929 1930 Saluta 1934 Moon Over Mulberry Street 1935 1936 and Siege 1937 7 Death editEdmunds died in Los Angeles California at age 95 He was cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea Filmography editGoing Spanish 1934 short as Gaucho Shadow of Doubt 1935 as Butler uncredited Angels with Dirty Faces 1938 as Italian Storekeeper uncredited Idiot s Delight 1939 as Dumptsy Fixer Dugan 1939 as Smiley Juarez 1939 as Italian Minister scenes deleted Nurse Edith Cavell 1939 as Albert The Rains Came 1939 as Mr Das Geronimo 1939 as Scout uncredited Everything Happens at Night 1939 as Hotel Clerk The Shop Around the Corner 1940 as Waiter uncredited He Married His Wife 1940 as Waiter Know Your Money 1940 short as Samuel The Dutchman Welker Strange Cargo 1940 as Watchman uncredited Earthbound 1940 as Chris uncredited The Mortal Storm 1940 as Lehman Anne of Windy Poplars 1940 as Train Conductor uncredited The Great McGinty 1940 as Poll Watcher at Gymnasium uncredited Stranger on the Third Floor 1940 as Gardener uncredited Girl from Havana 1940 as Ricco the Bartender Slightly Tempted 1940 as Quimby uncredited Escape 1940 as White Swan Inn Waiter uncredited The Mark of Zorro 1940 as Peon selling cocks uncredited Girls Under 21 1940 as Tony Mangione Mr amp Mrs Smith 1941 as Proprietor Lucy s Baby Blues 1941 short as Mr Gubitosi uncredited Knockout 1941 as Louis Grinnelli Barnacle Bill 1941 as Joe Petillo The People vs Dr Kildare 1941 as Sven Bergstrom uncredited A Woman s Face 1941 as Courtroom Spectator uncredited A Very Young Lady 1941 as Abner uncredited They Met in Bombay 1941 as Hotel Barber uncredited Man at Large 1941 as Otto Kisling Unholy Partners 1941 as Pop Night Watchman uncredited Paris Calling 1941 as Prof Marceau The Wife Takes a Flyer 1942 as Gustav Juke Girl 1942 as Travitti Atlanta Produce Dealer uncredited The Big Shot 1942 as Sarto The Pied Piper 1942 as Frenchman Crossroads 1942 as Driver uncredited Berlin Correspondent 1942 as Hans Gruber Casablanca 1942 as Second Contact Man at Rick s uncredited The Black Swan 1942 as Town Crier uncredited Reunion in France 1942 as Horse and Buggy Taxicab Driver uncredited Assignment in Brittany 1943 as Plehec Tonight We Raid Calais 1943 as Bell Ringer Edge of Darkness 1943 as Elderly Sailor uncredited Background to Danger 1943 as Waiter with information uncredited For Whom the Bell Tolls 1943 as Soldier 1 uncredited Hostages 1943 as Hostage uncredited Isle of Forgotten Sins 1943 as Noah Native Chief The Fallen Sparrow 1943 as Papa Lepetino uncredited There s Something About a Soldier 1943 as Jan Grybinski uncredited Madame Curie 1943 as Cart Driver uncredited The Desert Song 1943 as Suliman uncredited The Seventh Cross 1944 as Aldinger uncredited Secrets of Scotland Yard 1944 as Isaiah Thom uncredited Till We Meet Again 1944 as Henri Maret The Conspirators 1944 as Blindman vending souvenirs uncredited The Climax 1944 as Leon Theater Concierge One Body Too Many 1944 as Prof Hilton uncredited House of Frankenstein 1944 as Fejos Dangerous Passage 1944 as Captain Saul A Bell for Adano 1945 as Tomasino Fisherman uncredited This Love of Ours 1945 as Jose uncredited The Well Groomed Bride 1946 as Mr Whortle uncredited Anna and the King of Siam 1946 as Moonshee uncredited Swamp Fire 1946 as Emile Ledoux Nobody Lives Forever 1946 as Mission Priest uncredited It s a Wonderful Life 1946 as Mr Giuseppe Martini The Beast with Five Fingers 1946 as Antonio The Man I Love 1947 as Uncle Tony Toresca uncredited Carnival in Costa Rica 1947 as Felipe uncredited The Long Night 1947 as Man in Crowd uncredited High Conquest 1947 as Train Conductor uncredited That Hagen Girl 1947 as Corey Butler Chauffeur uncredited The Lost Moment 1947 as Vittorio Where There s Life 1947 as King Hubertus II 13 Lead Soldiers 1948 as Prager Antique Dealer uncredited The Pirate 1948 as Town Clerk uncredited The Three Musketeers 1948 as Innkeeper Landlord uncredited The Big Sombrero 1949 as Don Luis Alvarado A Kiss in the Dark 1949 as Kummel uncredited Any Number Can Play 1949 as Men s Room Attendant uncredited Ringside 1949 as Prof Berger Mr Soft Touch 1949 as Alex Janitor uncredited The Lawless 1950 as Mr Jensen Double Dynamite 1951 as Mr Baganucci Actors Hotel 1951 TV series as Carlo Corelli The Caddy 1953 as Caminello The Walter Winchell File 1958 TV series as Giovanni Mancuso 77 Sunset Strip 1959 TV series as Papa Puccini final appearance References edit Birth Record Link FamilySearch Willian Michael 2006 The Essential It s a Wonderful Life A Scene By Scene Guide to the Classic Film Chicago Review Press ISBN 978 1 5565 2636 7 U S World War I Draft Card of Michael Fondonia Pellegrino in parentheses Pellegrino states that his stage name is William Edmunds Hal Erickson All Movie Guide Wolters Larry October 21 1950 Studios Object but Film Stars Flock to Video Chicago Tribune Retrieved December 17 2022 Of Local Origin The New York Times July 26 1941 William Edmunds Internet Broadway Database Retrieved December 28 2009 External links editWilliam Edmunds at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title William Edmunds actor amp oldid 1215516673, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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