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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, in addition to speaking Italian and ...
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Born:in Chicago, Illinois, USADied:(age 78) in North Hollywood, California, USA |
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Actor (205 credits)
1968-1975
Mannix
(TV Series)
Tomas Crespi / Rico Pucci Sr.
Tomas Crespi / Rico Pucci Sr.
- Bird of Prey: Part 2
(1975)
... (uncredited)
- Bird of Prey: Part 1
(1975)
... Tomas Crespi
- Eight to Five, It's a Miracle
(1968)
... Rico Pucci Sr.
1973
The Brady Bunch
(TV Series)
Mr. Martinelli
Mr. Martinelli
- How to Succeed in Business?
(1973)
... Mr. Martinelli
1969-1971
Mod Squad
(TV Series)
Dr. Wilson / Franz Kovacs
Dr. Wilson / Franz Kovacs
- We Spy
(1971)
... Dr. Wilson
- The Debt
(1969)
... Franz Kovacs
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")
1968-1970
Lassie
(TV Series)
Charlie / Tom Whitney
Charlie / Tom Whitney
- Chuka
(1970)
... Charlie
- Escape to Danger
(1968)
... Tom Whitney
1970
Then Came Bronson
(TV Series)
Juan Longorio
Juan Longorio
- The Gleam of the Eagle Mind
(1970)
... Juan Longorio
1965-1969
Bonanza
(TV Series)
Fairfax / Don Miguel
Fairfax / Don Miguel
- 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)
Morris / Father Felipe
Morris / Father Felipe
- The Man Who Killed Jim Sonnett
(1969)
... Morris
- A Grave for James Sonnett
(1967)
... Father Felipe
1967-1969
Gomer Pyle: USMC
(TV Series)
Sam Wiggins / Dr. Purdy
Sam Wiggins / Dr. Purdy
- The Short Voyage Home
(1969)
... Sam Wiggins
- Sue the Pants Off 'Em
(1967)
... Dr. Purdy
1969
Family Affair
(TV Series)
Tio Dichoso
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
1965-1968
Death Valley Days
(TV Series)
Don Ibanaz / Padre Rodriguez / Jack Harris
Don Ibanaz / Padre Rodriguez / Jack Harris
- Count Me In, Count Me Out
(1968)
... Don Ibanaz
- Let My People Go
(1967)
... Padre Rodriguez
- A Bell for Volcano
(1965)
... Jack Harris
1965-1966
I Spy
(TV Series)
Kraus / Corday
Kraus / Corday
- A Gift from Alexander
(1966)
... Kraus
- The Time of the Knife
(1965)
... Corday
1966
My Brother the Angel
(TV Series)
Donald Brock
Donald Brock
- The Girl from R.A.L.P.H.
(1966)
... Donald Brock
1965
McHale's Navy
(TV Series)
Mayor Mario Lugatto / Mayor Lugatto
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
1962-1964
The Andy Griffith Show
(TV Series)
Attorney Neil Bentley / Sheldon Davis / Thomas A. Moody
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
1963-1964
The Lucy Show
(TV Series)
Tony DiBello / Mr. Bundy
Tony DiBello / Mr. Bundy
- Lucy Meets a Millionaire
(1964)
... Tony DiBello
- Lucy and the Safe Cracker
(1963)
... Mr. Bundy
1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre
(TV Series)
Mr. McMurty
Mr. McMurty
- Are There Any More Out There Like You?
(1963)
... Mr. McMurty
1962-1963
The Dick Powell Theatre
(TV Series)
Jopur / Phillipe
Jopur / Phillipe
- The Honorable Albert Higgins
(1963)
... Jopur
- Safari
(1962)
... Phillipe
1962
Wide Country
(TV Series)
Minor Role / Julio Perez
Minor Role / Julio Perez
- The Bravest Man in the World
(1962)
... Minor Role (uncredited)
- What Are Friends For?
(1962)
... Julio Perez
1959-1962
77 Sunset Strip
(TV Series)
Rudolf Weisner / Wendall Holbrook / Jason Plumstone / ...
Rudolf Weisner / Wendall Holbrook / Jason Plumstone / ...
- The Reluctant Spy
(1962)
... Rudolf Weisner
- The Inverness Cape Caper
(1961)
... Wendall Holbrook / Jason Plumstone
- 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
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
Baron Otto von Albrecht / Count Armando del Casares
- The Knight
(1962)
... Baron Otto von Albrecht
- The Exiles
(1962)
... Count Armando del Casares
1960-1962
Hawaiian Eye
(TV Series)
Louis Bon / Ahmed
Louis Bon / Ahmed
- My Love But Lightly
(1962)
... Louis Bon
- Stamped for Danger
(1960)
... Ahmed
1962
Perry Mason
(TV Series)
Nickolas Trevelian
Nickolas Trevelian
- The Case of the Captain's Coins
(1962)
... Nickolas Trevelian
1958-1961
Naked City
(TV Series)
Antonio Scarzi / Juan Menguado / Gio Bartolo
Antonio Scarzi / Juan Menguado / Gio Bartolo
- Requiem for a Sunday Afternoon
(1961)
... Antonio Scarzi
- Make-Believe Man
(1961)
... Juan Menguado
- Sidewalk Fisherman
(1958)
... Gio Bartolo
1960-1961
Hong Kong
(TV Series)
Perrera / Victor Azada
Perrera / Victor Azada
- The Innocent Exile
(1961)
... Perrera
- The Jumping Dragon
(1960)
... Victor Azada
1960-1961
The Islanders
(TV Series)
Lieutenant Tamu / Lt. Tamu
Lieutenant Tamu / Lt. Tamu
- A Rope for Charlie Munday
(1961)
... Lieutenant Tamu
- The Cold War of Adam Smith
(1960)
... Lt. Tamu
1960
Bat Masterson
(TV Series)
Captain Angus MacLeod
Captain Angus MacLeod
- Barbary Castle
(1960)
... Captain Angus MacLeod
1957-1960
Maverick
(TV Series)
Pepe / Coroner Oliver Poole / Paco Torres / ...
Pepe / Coroner Oliver Poole / Paco Torres / ...
- The Marquesa
(1960)
... Pepe
- The Day They Hanged Bret Maverick
(1958)
... Coroner Oliver Poole
- Plunder of Paradise
(1958)
... Paco Torres
- According to Hoyle
(1957)
... Henry Tree
1958
Zorro
(TV Series)
Juan Greco
Juan Greco
- The Eagle's Flight
(1958)
... Juan Greco
- Bernardo Faces Death
(1958)
... Juan Greco
- The Eagle Leaves the Nest
(1958)
... Juan Greco
- The Tightening Noose
(1958)
... Juan Greco
1957-1958
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
(TV Series)
Enrique Contrerez / Carlos De La Marca
Enrique Contrerez / Carlos De La Marca
- Spanish Gold
(1958)
... Enrique Contrerez
- The Gentle Kingdom
(1957)
... Carlos De La Marca
1955-1958
Make Room for Daddy
(TV Series)
Mr. Lorenzo / Piano Instructor
Mr. Lorenzo / Piano Instructor
- Pardon My Accent
(1958)
... Mr. Lorenzo
- The Piano Teacher
(1955)
... Piano Instructor
1955-1958
The Millionaire
(TV Series)
Harry Crockett / Harvey Blake
Harry Crockett / Harvey Blake
- The Story of Martha Crockett
(1958)
... Harry Crockett
- The Harvey Blake Story
(1955)
... Harvey Blake
1954-1957
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Dawson / Rafael
Dawson / Rafael
- Judge Not
(1957)
... Dawson
- A Medal for Benny
(1954)
... Rafael
1956
Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers
(TV Series)
Chandra Singh
Chandra Singh
- The Challenge of Chandra Singh
(1956)
... Chandra Singh
1956
The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna
(TV Series)
Alfredo Colucci
Alfredo Colucci
- Nicked in Naples
(1956)
... Alfredo Colucci
1951-1956
I Love Lucy
(TV Series)
Mario / Mr. Beecher / Mr. Merriweather
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
Blankinhorn / Professor Kime
- Limehouse Knights
(1956)
... Blankinhorn
- The Vanishing Island
(1955)
... Professor Kime
1955-1956
Studio 57
(TV Series)
Peter Brooks
Peter Brooks
- Integrity
(1956)
- Take My Hand
(1955)
... Peter Brooks
1955-1956
Screen Directors Playhouse
(TV Series)
Shopkeeper / Lucius Morley
Shopkeeper / Lucius Morley
- Markheim
(1956)
... Shopkeeper
- Life of Vernon Hathaway
(1955)
... Lucius Morley
1955-1956
Crusader
(TV Series)
Bruno Menotti / Lt. Tarner
Bruno Menotti / Lt. Tarner
- Helltown, U.S.A.
(1956)
... Bruno Menotti
- The Way Out
(1955)
... Lt. Tarner
1955
The People's Choice
(TV Series)
Andre - Yvette's Papa
Andre - Yvette's Papa
- Sock Plays Cupid
(1955)
... Andre - Yvette's Papa
1952-1955
Fireside Theatre
(TV Series)
Padre Martinez / Poppa Gentile
Padre Martinez / Poppa Gentile
- The Blessing of the Pets
(1955)
... Padre Martinez
- The Last Hat
(1954)
- The Co-Signer
(1952)
... Poppa Gentile
1952-1955
Four Star Playhouse
(TV Series)
Hutchinson / Fredrico / Bookkeeper / ...
Hutchinson / Fredrico / Bookkeeper / ...
- Stuffed Shirt
(1955)
... Hutchinson
- The Room
(1953)
... Fredrico
- Night Ride
(1953)
... Bookkeeper
- The Lost Silk Hat
(1952)
... Clerk
1953-1954
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
(TV Series)
- Gentlemen's Affair
(1954)
- Death Makes a Pass
(1953)
1952
Gang Busters
(TV Series)
Willie Sutton
Willie Sutton
- The Case of Willie Sutton, pt. 3
(1952)
... Willie Sutton
- The Case of Willie Sutton, pt. 2
(1952)
... Willie Sutton
- The Case of Willie Sutton, pt. 1
(1952)
... Willie Sutton
1951
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
(TV Series)
Salvatore Monetti
Salvatore Monetti
- New Dresses for the Concert
(1951)
... Salvatore Monetti
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(1948-50, 1951-53) Radio: Appeared (as "Capt. Sam Sabaaya") in "Rocky Jordan" (CBS Radio). See more »Height:
5' 6" (1.68 m)
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One Daughter with Rose, named Yvonne Ann (Romano) Harscher. See more »Star Sign:
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