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William Edmunds

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0.1 Popularity Jan 01, 1885 (96 years old) San Fele, Basilicata, Italy

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.

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It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
1946 as Mr. Martini
77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
1958 as Papa Puccini
Casablanca
Casablanca
1943 as Second Contact Man at Rick's (uncredited)
The Shop Around the Corner
The Shop Around the Corner
1940 as Waiter (uncredited)
The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
1948 as Innkeeper-Landlord (uncredited)
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
1941 as Proprietor Lucy's
Madame Curie
Madame Curie
1943 as Cart Driver (uncredited)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951

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.

Filmography 65

1958
77 Sunset Strip TV

as Papa Puccini

1953
The Caddy Movie

as Caminello

1951
Double Dynamite Movie

as Mr. Baganucci

1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars TV
1950
The Lawless Movie

as Mr. Jensen

1949
Mr. Soft Touch Movie

as Alex, Janitor (Uncredited)

1949
Any Number Can Play Movie

as Men's Room Attendant (uncredited)

1949
Ringside Movie

as Professor Berger

1949
The Big Sombrero Movie

as Don Luis Alvarado

1948
The Three Musketeers Movie

as Innkeeper-Landlord (uncredited)

1948
The Pirate Movie

as Town Clerk (uncredited)

1948
13 Lead Soldiers Movie

as Prager - Antique Dealer (uncredited)

1947
Where There's Life Movie

as King Hubertus II

1947
The Lost Moment Movie

as Vittorio

1947
That Hagen Girl Movie

as Corey (uncredited)

1947
The Beast with Five Fingers Movie

as Ingram's Servant Antonio

1946
The Man I Love Movie

as Uncle Tony Toresca (uncredited)

1946
It's a Wonderful Life Movie

as Mr. Martini

1946
Swamp Fire Movie

as Emile Ledoux

1946
The Well Groomed Bride Movie

as Mr. Whortle

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday January 01, 1885 (96 years old)
Died December 07, 1981
Place of Birth San Fele, Basilicata, Italy
Also Known As William Edmonds, Billy Edmunds, Bill Edmunds and 7 more
Years Active 1934 - 1958
Popularity 0.1
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65 Total Credits
63 Movie Roles
2 TV Roles
2 Photos