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Jay Novello (1904–1982)

Short, dapper Jay Novello specialized in playing ethnic types, sometimes Spanish, Greek or Mexican but usually Italian--not surprising, since his parents were Italian immigrants and he grew up speaking the language before he learned English. Born in Chicago in 1904, he came from a very diverse neighborhood and... See full bio »

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1977 The Domino Principle
Captain Ruiz
 
1976 Chico and the Man (TV series)
Mr. Munoz
Old Is Gold (1976) … Mr. Munoz
 
1976 Kojak (TV series)
Patriarch
A Grave Too Soon (1976) … Patriarch
 
1975 Bronk (TV series)
Wheel of Death (1975)
 
1968-1975 Mannix (TV series)
Rico Pucci Sr.
Eight to Five, It's a Miracle (1968) … Rico Pucci Sr.
 
1973 The Streets of San Francisco (TV series)
For the Love of God (1973)
 
1973 The Brady Bunch (TV series)
Mr. Martinelli
How to Succeed in Business? (1973) … Mr. Martinelli
 
1973 McCloud (TV series)
Cesare Cimarosa
The Million Dollar Round Up (1973) … Cesare Cimarosa
 
1972 The F.B.I. (TV series)
Half and Half
The Test (1972) … Half and Half
 
1971 Bearcats! (TV series)
Pablo Sandoval
Powderkeg (1971) … Pablo Sandoval
 
1969-1971 Mod Squad (TV series)
Doc Wilson / Franz Kovacs
We Spy (1971) … Doc Wilson
The Debt (1969) … Franz Kovacs
 
1971 Ironside (TV series)
Carl Sloan
Accident (1971) … Carl Sloan
 
1971 Love, American Style (TV series)
(segment "Love and the Duel")
Love and the Duel/Love and the Note/Love and the Young Unmarrieds (1971) … (segment "Love and the Duel")
 
1970 Then Came Bronson (TV series)
Juan Longorio
 
1969 Julia (TV series)
Wolfgang
Hilda's No Help (1969) … Wolfgang
 
1969 The Comic
Miguel
 
1965-1969 Bonanza (TV series)
Don Miguel / Fairfax
A Lawman's Lot Is Not a Happy One (1969) … Fairfax
Woman of Fire (1965) … Don Miguel
 
1967-1969 The Guns of Will Sonnett (TV series)
Father Felipe / Morris
The Man Who Killed Jim Sonnett (1969) … Morris
A Grave for James Sonnett (1967) … Father Felipe
 
1967-1969 Gomer Pyle: USMC (TV series)
Dr. Purdy / Sam Wiggins
The Short Voyage Home (1969) … Sam Wiggins
Sue the Pants Off 'Em (1967) … Dr. Purdy
 
1969 Family Affair (TV series)
Tio Dichoso
Lost in Spain: Part 3 (1969) … Tio Dichoso
Lost in Spain: Part 2 (1969) … Tio Dichoso
Lost in Spain: Part 1 (1969) … Tio Dichoso
 
1969 Land of the Giants (TV series)
Okun
Night of Thrombeldinbar (1969) … Okun
 
1969 The Flying Nun (TV series)
Fabio De Cordova
The Landlord Cometh (1969) … Fabio De Cordova
 
1968 The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (TV series)
Huck of La Mancha (1968) (voice)
 
1968 Lassie (TV series)
Tom Whitney
Escape to Danger (1968) … Tom Whitney
 
1965-1968 Death Valley Days (TV series)
Jack Harris / Padre Rodriguez
Let My People Go (1967) … Padre Rodriguez
A Bell for Volcano (1965) … Jack Harris
 
1968 The Rat Patrol (TV series)
LaDuc
The Decoy Raid (1968) … LaDuc
 
1967 The Mothers-In-Law (TV series)
The bum
Through the Lurking Glass (1967) … The bum
 
1967 Mr. Terrific (TV series)
Count Gregory
My Partner the Jewel Thief (1967) … Count Gregory
 
1966 F Troop (TV series)
Emilio Barberini
La Dolce Courage (1966) … Emilio Barberini
 
1965-1966 I Spy (TV series)
Corday / Kraus
A Gift from Alexander (1966) … Kraus
The Time of the Knife (1965) … Corday
 
1966 What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
Mayor Romano
 
1966 The Smothers Brothers Show (TV series)
Donald Brock
The Girl from R.A.L.P.H. (1966) … Donald Brock
 
1965 McHale's Navy (TV series)
Mayor Mario Lugatto / Mayor Lugatto
The Good Luck Fountain (1965) … Mayor Mario Lugatto
The McHale Opera Company (1965) … Mayor Lugatto
Vino, Vino, Who's Got the Vino? (1965) … Mayor Mario Lugatto
Voltafiore Fish-Fry (1965) … Mayor Mario Lugatto
Piazza Binghamtoni (1965) … Mayor Mario Lugatto
 
1965 Harum Scarum
Zacha
 
1965 A Very Special Favor
Rene, French Barrister
 
1965 The Bravo Duke (TV movie)
 
1965 The Art of Love
Janitor
 
1965 Sylvia
Father Gonzales
 
1965 Insight (TV series)
The Killer (1965)
 
1962-1964 The Andy Griffith Show (TV series)
Attorney Neil Bentley / Sheldon Davis / Thomas A. Moody
Otis Sues the County (1964) … Attorney Neil Bentley
Guest of Honor (1962) … Sheldon Davis/Thomas A. Moody
 
1964 12 O'Clock High (TV series)
Verenne
An Act of War (1964) … Verenne
 
1964 Combat! (TV series)
Paul Lejeune
 
1964 Vacation Playhouse (TV series)
I and Claudie (1964)
 
1963-1964 The Lucy Show (TV series)
Mr. Bundy / Tony DiBello
Lucy Meets a Millionaire (1964) … Tony DiBello
Lucy and the Safe Cracker (1963) … Mr. Bundy
 
1963 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Prof. Arivello
Tourist Attraction (1963) … Prof. Arivello
 
1963 Kraft Suspense Theatre (TV series)
Mr. McMurty
Are There Any More Out There Like You? (1963) … Mr. McMurty
 
1963 The Man from the Diners' Club
Mooseghian
 
1963 The Untouchables (TV series)
Gino Romaldi
The Butcher's Boy (1963) … Gino Romaldi
 
1962-1963 The Dick Powell Theatre (TV series)
Jopur / Phillipe
The Honorable Albert Higgins (1963) … Jopur
Safari (1962) … Phillipe
 
1962 The Wide Country (TV series)
Julio Perez / Minor Role
The Bravest Man in the World (1962) … Minor Role (uncredited)
What Are Friends For? (1962) … Julio Perez
 
1962 Ensign O'Toole (TV series)
Fournot
Operation: Dinner Party (1962) … Fournot
 
1959-1962 77 Sunset Strip (TV series)
Mr. Neidorf / Packer / Rudolf Weisner / …
The Reluctant Spy (1962) … Rudolf Weisner
The Inverness Cape Caper (1961) … Wendall Holbrook
The 6 Out of 8 Caper (1961) … Wilmer Zaleski
The Negotiable Blonde (1960) … Packer
Ten Cents a Death (1960) … Mr. Neidorf
 
1959-1962 Lawman (TV series)
Beebee Williams / Frank Slater
The Witness (1962) … Beebee Williams
The Big Hat (1959) … Frank Slater
 
1962 Have Gun - Will Travel (TV series)
Baron Otto von Albrecht / Count Armando del Casares
The Knight (1962) … Baron Otto von Albrecht
The Exiles (1962) … Count Armando del Casares
 
1962 Escape from Zahrain
Hassan
 
1960-1962 Hawaiian Eye (TV series)
Ahmed / Louis Bon
My Love But Lightly (1962) … Louis Bon
Stamped for Danger (1960) … Ahmed
 
1962 Perry Mason (TV series)
Nickolas Trevelian
The Case of the Captain's Coins (1962) … Nickolas Trevelian
 
1961 Pocketful of Miracles
Cortego
 
1961 The Bob Cummings Show (TV series)
Korinthos
Always on Tuesday (1961) … Korinthos
 
1958-1961 Naked City (TV series)
Anthony Scarzi / Gio Bartolo / Juan Menguado
Requiem for a Sunday Afternoon (1961) … Anthony Scarzi
Make-Believe Man (1961) … Juan Menguado
Sidewalk Fisherman (1958) … Gio Bartolo
 
1960-1961 Hong Kong (TV series)
Perrera / Victor
The Innocent Exile (1961) … Perrera
The Jumping Dragon (1960) … Victor
 
1960-1961 The Islanders (TV series)
Lieutenant Tamu / Lt. Tamu
A Rope for Charlie Munday (1961) … Lieutenant Tamu
The Cold War of Adam Smith (1960) … Lt. Tamu
 
1961 Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond (TV series)
Carlos Gonzalez
Person Unknown (1961) … Carlos Gonzalez
 
1961 Coronado 9 (TV series)
Dr. Sage
Run, Shep, Run (1961) … Dr. Sage
 
1960 The Case of the Dangerous Robin (TV series)
Heart of Buddha (1960)
 
1960 Adventures in Paradise (TV series)
Willoughby
One Little Pearl (1960) … Willoughby
 
1960 The Donna Reed Show (TV series)
Nick Melinas
The Love Letter (1960) … Nick Melinas
 
1960 The Lost World
Costa
 
1960 Bat Masterson (TV series)
Captain Angus MacLeod
Barbary Castle (1960) … Captain Angus MacLeod
 
1960 The Rebel (TV series)
Guido Morales
Unsurrendered Sword (1960) … Guido Morales
 
1960 Bourbon Street Beat (TV series)
David Stanek
Wall of Silence (1960) … David Stanek
 
1960 This Rebel Breed
Papa Montalvo
 
1957-1960 Colt .45 (TV series)
John Barnett
The Cause (1960)
Small Man (1957) … John Barnett
 
1960 Wichita Town (TV series)
Ruzzo
Brothers of the Knife (1960) … Ruzzo
 
1960 Wagon Train (TV series)
Carlotti
The Lita Foladaire Story (1960) … Carlotti
 
1957-1960 Maverick (TV series)
Coroner Oliver Poole / Henry Tree / Paco Torres / …
The Marquessa (1960) … Pepe
The Day They Hanged Bret Maverick (1958) … Coroner Oliver Poole
Plunder of Paradise (1958) … Paco Torres
According to Hoyle (1957) … Henry Tree
 
1960 Manhunt (TV series)
Milton Rolf
The Day the Roof Fell In (1960) … Milton Rolf
 
1959 M Squad (TV series)
Max Williams
Another Face, Another Life (1959) … Max Williams
 
1959 Lock Up (TV series)
Johnny Nelson
Shadow of a Giant (1959) … Johnny Nelson
 
1959 The Wonderful Country
Diego Casas
 
1959 Sugarfoot (TV series)
Pepe Valdez
Small Hostage (1959) … Pepe Valdez
 
1959 The Lineup (TV series)
 
1959 The Real McCoys (TV series)
John Wetherly
The Wedding (1959) … John Wetherly
 
1959 Steve Canyon (TV series)
Formosa Freddie
Operation Souvenir (1959) … Formosa Freddie
 
1958 Northwest Passage (TV series)
Link
The 'Vulture' (1958) … Link
 
1958 The Perfect Furlough
Rene Valentin
 
1958 Bronco (TV series)
Paco
Quest of the Thirty Dead (1958) … Paco
 
1958 Decision (TV series)
Shopkeeper
Markheim (1958) … Shopkeeper
 
1958 Zorro (TV series)
Juan Greco
The Sergeant Regrets (1958) … Juan Greco (uncredited)
 
1957-1958 The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (TV series)
Carlos De La Marca / Enrique Contreras
Spanish Gold (1958) … Enrique Contreras
The Gentle Kingdom (1957) … Carlos De La Marca
 
1955-1958 Make Room for Daddy (TV series)
Mr. Lorenzo / Piano Instructor
Pardon My Accent (1958) … Mr. Lorenzo
The Piano Teacher (1955) … Piano Instructor
 
1958 The Unchained Goddess (TV movie)
Voice (voice)
 
1955-1958 The Millionaire (TV series)
Harry Crockett / Harvey Blake
The Story of Martha Crockett (1958) … Harry Crockett
The Harvey Blake Story (1955) … Harvey Blake
 
1958 Richard Diamond, Private Detective (TV series)
Beanie
Arson (1958) … Beanie
 
1958 Trackdown (TV series)
Robert Murchison
The Reward (1958) … Robert Murchison
 
1957 The Adventures of McGraw (TV series)
Frankie Vargo
The White Rose (1957) … Frankie Vargo
 
1957 Goodyear Theatre (TV series)
Voices in the Fog (1957)
 
1957 Captain David Grief (TV series)
Beyle
 
1954-1957 Lux Video Theatre (TV series)
Dawson / Rafael
Judge Not (1957) … Dawson
A Medal for Benny (1954) … Rafael
 
1957 The Pride and the Passion
Ballinger
 
1957 The Bob Cummings Show (TV series)
Bob Plays Gigolo (1957)
 
1956 The Gale Storm Show: Oh, Susanna! (TV series)
Nicked in Naples (1956)
 
1956 Matinee Theatre (TV series)
Thank You, Edmondo (1956)
 
1951-1956 I Love Lucy (TV series)
Mario / Mr. Beecher / Mr. Merriweather
Visitor from Italy (1956) … Mario
The Sublease (1954) … Mr. Beecher
The Seance (1951) … Mr. Merriweather
 
1955-1956 Soldiers of Fortune (TV series)
Blankinhorn / Professor Kime
Limehouse Knights (1956) … Blankinhorn
The Vanishing Island (1955) … Professor Kime
 
1956 Lisbon
Insp. Joao Casimiro Fonseca
 
1956 Ford Star Jubilee (TV series)
A Bell for Adano (1956)
 
1955-1956 Studio 57 (TV series)
Peter Brooks
Integrity (1956)
Take My Hand (1955) … Peter Brooks
 
1956 Strange Stories (TV series)
Death Makes a Pass (1956)
 
1955-1956 Screen Directors Playhouse (TV series)
Lucius Morley / Shopkeeper
Markheim (1956) … Shopkeeper
Life of Vernon Hathaway (1955) … Lucius Morley
 
1955-1956 Crusader (TV series)
Bruno Menotti / Lt. Tarner
Helltown, U.S.A. (1956) … Bruno Menotti
The Way Out (1955) … Lt. Tarner
 
1956 Jaguar
Tupi
 
1956 Frontier (TV series)
Dalgo
The Texicans (1956) … Dalgo
 
1955 The People's Choice (TV series)
Andre - Yvette's Papa
Sock Plays Cupid (1955) … Andre - Yvette's Papa
 
1955 Bengazi
Basim
 
1955 Son of Sinbad
Jiddah
 
1955 Topper (TV series)
The Blood Brother (1955)
 
1952-1955 Fireside Theatre (TV series)
Padre Martinez / Poppa Gentile
The Blessing of the Pets (1955) … Padre Martinez
The Last Hat (1954)
The Co-Signer (1952) … Poppa Gentile
 
1955 The Prodigal
Merchant
 
1955 Climax! (TV series)
Escape from Fear (1955)
 
1952-1955 Four Star Playhouse (TV series)
Clerk / Frederico / Hutchinson
Stuffed Shirt (1955) … Hutchinson
The Room (1953) … Frederico
The Lost Silk Hat (1952) … Clerk
 
1954 The Halls of Ivy (TV series)
Episode #1.7 (1954)
 
1954 Where's Raymond? (TV series)
 
1953-1954 The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (TV series)
Gentlemen's Affair (1954)
Death Makes a Pass (1953)
 
1954 Sabaka
Damji
 
1954 The Gambler from Natchez
René Garonne, Waiter
 
1954 The Mad Magician
Frank Prentiss
 
1954 Waterfront (TV series)
The Man
The Man … The Man
 
1954 Crime Wave
Dr. Otto Hessler
 
1953 Beneath the 12-Mile Reef
Sinan
 
1953 The Diamond Queen
Gujar, Maya's steward
 
1953 The Robe
Tiro (uncredited)
 
1953 Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation
Andre (uncredited)
 
1953 Schlitz Playhouse (TV series)
 
1952 Family Theatre (TV series)
Chief of Spies
A Star Shall Rise (1952) … Chief of Spies
 
1952 The Iron Mistress
Judge Crain
 
1952 Biff Baker, U.S.A. (TV series)
Maurice
Grey Market (1952) … Maurice
 
1952 Operation Secret
Herr Bauer
 
1952 Gang Busters (TV series)
Willie Sutton
The Case of Willie Sutton (1952) … Willie Sutton
 
1952 Cattle Town
Felipe Rojas
 
1952 The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima
António Abóbora dos Santos
 
1952 Captain Pirate
Egyptian
 
1952 The Big Sky
Trapper (uncredited)
 
1952 The Sniper
Pete (uncredited)
 
1951 The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV series)
Salvatore Monetti
New Dresses for the Concert (1951) … Salvatore Monetti
 
1951 Sirocco
Hamal (uncredited)
 
1951 Smuggler's Island
Espinosa
 
1949 Tell It to the Judge
Gancellos (uncredited)
 
1948 Kiss the Blood Off My Hands
Sea Captain of Pelicano
 
1948 Port Said
Taurk (uncredited)
 
1946 Perilous Holiday
Luigi (uncredited)
 
1945 Behind City Lights
Nick (uncredited)
 
1945 Federal Operator 99
Heinrick [Ch. 2]
 
1945 The Chicago Kid
Pinky
 
1945 Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
 
1945 The Bullfighters
Luis - Maitre d' (uncredited)
 
1945 Hotel Berlin
Gomez (unconfirmed) (uncredited)
 
1944 Can't Help Singing
Sucker (uncredited)
 
1944 The Mystery of the Riverboat
Pierre [Chs. 5, 8-9]
 
1944 The Conspirators
Detective (uncredited)
 
1944 Dragon Seed
Japanese Soldier (uncredited)
 
1944 The Great Alaskan Mystery
Eskimo Chief [Ch. 2-4]
 
1944 Captain America
Henchman Simms [Ch. 1]
 
1944 Phantom Lady
Anselmo (uncredited)
 
1943 Man from Music Mountain
Henchman Barker
 
1943 Sleepy Lagoon
A Lug (uncredited)
 
1943 Passport to Suez
Mr. Cezanne (uncredited)
 
1943 The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
Kushimi [Chs. 1-3, 12-13]
 
1942 King of the Mounties
Lewis
 
1942 Bells of Capistrano
Jenkins (uncredited)
 
1942 Cairo
Italian Officer (uncredited)
 
1942 Junior G-Men of the Air
Dogara, Farm Gate Guard (uncredited)
 
1942 Dr. Broadway
Greeny
 
1942 Broadway
Eddie (uncredited)
 
1942 Sleepytime Gal
Chef Barzumium
 
1941 Swamp Woman
'Flash' Brand
 
1941 Unholy Partners
Dice Table Stickman (uncredited)
 
1941 Bad Man of Deadwood
Monte Burns
 
1941 Citadel of Crime
Vince
 
1941 They Met in Bombay
Bolo
 
1941 Sheriff of Tombstone
John Anderson aka Joe Martinez
 
1941 Two Gun Sheriff
Marc Albo
 
1941 The Great Train Robbery
Santos
 
1941 Robin Hood of the Pecos
Stacy
 
1940 The Border Legion
Henchman Santos
 
1940 The Devil's Pipeline
Bandad
 
1940 Girl from Havana
Manuel
 
1940 Forgotten Girls
Small Thug in Gorno's Office (uncredited)
 
1939 Bandits and Ballads (short)
Bandit
 
1939 Calling All Marines
Lefty
 
1939 Sergeant Madden
Prisoner on Train (uncredited)
 
1938 Flirting with Fate
Manuel Del Valle
 
1938 Boys Town
Gangster (uncredited)
 
1937 Tenth Avenue Kid
Hobart
 
1936 It Had to Happen
Santoro (uncredited)
 
1930 The Jade Box
Cultist (uncredited)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
1966 F.B.I. 99 (TV movie)
Gang Jeweller
 
1959 Zorro, the Avenger
Juan Greco
 

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(1945-47) Radio: Co-starred in the drama series "A Man Named Jordan". The show was later moved to another network and renamed "Rocky Jordan", in which Novello also starred. See more »
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Began his career on the stock stage in the Chicago area. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo