William Edmunds

Known for Acting

Born

January 1, 1885

Died

December 7, 1981 (96 years old)

Place of Birth

San Fele, Basilicata, Italy

Also Known As

William EdmondsBilly EdmundsBill EdmundsMichele Frondino PellegrinoMichael Fondonia PellegrinoMichele F. PellegrinoMichael F. PellegrinoMichele PellegrinoMichael PellegrinoMichele Giuseppe Pellegrino

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.