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William Edmunds
Acting

William Edmunds

Born 1885-01-01
San Fele, Basilicata, Italy
Department: Acting

Biography

Italian born William Edmunds (born Michele F. Pellegrino) was a stage, screen, and television actor, in films from 1934 to 1953, his television career continuing to 1959. Edmunds is best remembered for his portrayal of bar owner Giuseppe Martini in the 1946 holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life.

Known For

Prominent works featuring William Edmunds

Casablanca
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Casablanca

1943
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It's a Wonderful Life
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It's a Wonderful Life

1946
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The Shop Around the Corner
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The Shop Around the Corner

1940
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Mr. & Mrs. Smith
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Mr. & Mrs. Smith

1941
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The Mark of Zorro
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The Mark of Zorro

1940
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For Whom the Bell Tolls
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For Whom the Bell Tolls

1943
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House of Frankenstein
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House of Frankenstein

1944
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The Three Musketeers
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The Three Musketeers

1948
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77 Sunset Strip
TV
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77 Sunset Strip

1958
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The Pirate
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The Pirate

1948
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (67 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
77 Sunset Strip77 Sunset StripPapa PucciniTV Series1958
The CaddyThe CaddyCaminelloMovie1953
Double DynamiteDouble DynamiteMr. BaganucciMovie1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of StarsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1951
The LawlessThe LawlessMr. JensenMovie1950
Mr. Soft TouchMr. Soft TouchAlex, Janitor (Uncredited)Movie1949
Any Number Can PlayAny Number Can PlayMen's Room Attendant (uncredited)Movie1949
RingsideRingsideProfessor BergerMovie1949
The Big SombreroThe Big SombreroDon Luis AlvaradoMovie1949
The Three MusketeersThe Three MusketeersInnkeeper-Landlord (uncredited)Movie1948
The PirateThe PirateTown Clerk (uncredited)Movie1948
13 Lead Soldiers13 Lead SoldiersPrager - Antique Dealer (uncredited)Movie1948
Where There's LifeWhere There's LifeKing Hubertus IIMovie1947
The Lost MomentThe Lost MomentVittorioMovie1947
That Hagen GirlThat Hagen GirlCorey (uncredited)Movie1947
The Beast with Five FingersThe Beast with Five FingersIngram's Servant AntonioMovie1947
The Man I LoveThe Man I LoveUncle Tony Toresca (uncredited)Movie1946
It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful LifeMr. MartiniMovie1946
Swamp FireSwamp FireEmile LedouxMovie1946
The Well Groomed BrideThe Well Groomed BrideMr. WhortleMovie1946
A Bell for AdanoA Bell for AdanoTomasino - Fisherman (uncredited)Movie1945
Dangerous PassageDangerous PassageCapt. SaulMovie1944
House of FrankensteinHouse of FrankensteinFejos (uncredited)Movie1944
The ConspiratorsThe ConspiratorsBlindman Vending Souvenirs (uncredited)Movie1944
The ClimaxThe ClimaxLeon, Theatre ConciergeMovie1944
Till We Meet AgainTill We Meet AgainHenri MaretMovie1944
The Seventh CrossThe Seventh CrossAldinger (uncredited)Movie1944
Madame CurieMadame CurieCart Driver (uncredited)Movie1943
There's Something About a SoldierThere's Something About a SoldierSelf / AppearanceMovie1943
For Whom the Bell TollsFor Whom the Bell TollsSoldier #1 (uncredited)Movie1943
Background to DangerBackground to DangerWaiter with Information (uncredited)Movie1943
Edge of DarknessEdge of DarknessElderly Sailor (uncredited)Movie1943
Assignment in BrittanyAssignment in BrittanyPlehecMovie1943
CasablancaCasablancaSecond Contact Man at Rick's (uncredited)Movie1943
Reunion in FranceReunion in FranceTaxicab Driver (uncredited)Movie1942
The Black SwanThe Black SwanTown Crier (uncredited)Movie1942
The Pied PiperThe Pied PiperFrenchmanMovie1942
Berlin CorrespondentBerlin CorrespondentHans GruberMovie1942
The Wife Takes a FlyerThe Wife Takes a FlyerGustavMovie1942
Paris CallingParis Calling'Professor', the bar ownerMovie1941
They Met in BombayThey Met in BombayHotel Barber (uncredited)Movie1941
A Very Young LadyA Very Young LadyAbner (uncredited)Movie1941
KnockoutKnockoutLouis GrinnelliMovie1941
Baby BluesBaby BluesMr. GubitosiMovie1941
Forbidden PassageForbidden PassageIllegal Alien Aboard Tugboat (uncredited)Movie1941
Mr. & Mrs. SmithMr. & Mrs. SmithProprietor Lucy'sMovie1941
You, the PeopleYou, the PeopleLouie, the JanitorMovie1940
Girls Under 21Girls Under 21Tony MangioneMovie1940
The Mark of ZorroThe Mark of ZorroPeón Selling Cocks (uncredited)Movie1940
EscapeEscapeWhite Swan Inn Waiter (uncredited)Movie1940
Girl from HavanaGirl from HavanaRicco, the bartenderMovie1940
Stranger on the Third FloorStranger on the Third FloorGardener (uncredited)Movie1940
The Great McGintyThe Great McGintyProfessor - Election Official at Gymnasium (uncredited)Movie1940
The Mortal StormThe Mortal StormLehmanMovie1940
EarthboundEarthboundChrisMovie1940
Strange CargoStrange CargoDock Watchman (uncredited)Movie1940
Know Your MoneyKnow Your MoneySamuel 'The Dutchman' WelkerMovie1940
He Married His WifeHe Married His WifeWaiterMovie1940
The Shop Around the CornerThe Shop Around the CornerWaiter (uncredited)Movie1940
Everything Happens at NightEverything Happens at NightHotel ClerkMovie1939
GeronimoGeronimoScoutMovie1939
The Rains CameThe Rains CameMr. DasMovie1939
Nurse Edith CavellNurse Edith CavellAlbertMovie1939
Fixer DuganFixer DuganSmileyMovie1939
Idiot's DelightIdiot's DelightDumptsyMovie1939
Shadow of DoubtShadow of DoubtButlerMovie1935
Going SpanishGoing SpanishGauchoMovie1934