Joseph Calleia
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joseph Calleia (August 4, 1897 – October 31, 1975), was a Maltese born American singer, composer, and actor, both on Broadway and in film. Calleia played opposite some Hollywood greats, including John Wayne, William Holden, Errol Flynn, Rita Hayworth, Mae West, Bette Davis, Jane Russell, Mario Lanza, Charlton Heston, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Orson Welles, Tyrone Power, Alan Ladd and Anthony Quinn. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joseph Calleia, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Joseph Calleia Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Joseph Calleia reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Joseph Calleia's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Joseph Calleia's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains When in Rome, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Joseph Calleia Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joseph Calleia's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Joseph Calleia has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Johnny Cool | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Alamo | Juan Seguin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Cry Tough | Sr. Estrada | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Light in the Forest | Chief Cuyloga | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Touch of Evil | Police Sergeant Pete Menzies | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Wild Is the Wind | Alberto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Serenade | Marcatello | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Hot Blood | Papa Theodore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Littlest Outlaw | Padre | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Treasure of Pancho Villa | Pablo Morales | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Underwater! | Rico Herrera | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Caddy | Papa Anthony | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Iron Mistress | Juan Moreno | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Yankee Buccaneer | Count Domingo Del Prado | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | When in Rome | Aggiunto Bodulli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Light Touch | Lt. Massiro | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Branded | Rubriz | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Captain Carey, U.S.A. | Dr. Lunati | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Noose | Sugiani | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Four Faces West | Monte Marquez | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Noose Hangs High | Nick Craig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Lured | Nicholas Moryani | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Beginning or the End | Dr. Enrico Fermi | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gilda | Det. Maurice Obregon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Deadline at Dawn | Val Bartelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Conspirators | Captain Pereira | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Cross of Lorraine | Rodriguez | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | For Whom the Bell Tolls | El Sordo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Glass Key | Nick Varna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Jungle Book | Buldeo | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sundown | Pallini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Monster and the Girl | Deacon | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Wyoming | John Buckley | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | My Little Chickadee | Jeff Badger | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Golden Boy | Eddie Fuseli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Five Came Back | Vasquez | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Juarez | Alejandro Uradi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Gorilla | Stranger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Marie Antoinette | Drouet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Algiers | Inspector Slimane | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Bad Man of Brimstone | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Man Of The People | Jack Moreno | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | After the Thin Man | Dancer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Sworn Enemy | Joe Emerald | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | His Brother's Wife | Fish-Eye | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Exclusive Story | Ace Acello | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Riffraff | Nick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Public Hero Number 1 | Sonny 'Dinkie' Black | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | My Sin | Juan | Flop | Similar → |
Joseph Calleia - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joseph Calleia?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph Calleia is "When in Rome" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Joseph Calleia acted in?
Joseph Calleia has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joseph Calleia?
Other notable films include "Touch of Evil", "Gilda", and "After the Thin Man".