Paul Picerni

Paul Picerni

Born December 01, 1922 (Age: 103) Corona, New York, USA

Biography

As a child Paul Picerni had aspirations to become an attorney until he acted in an eighth-grade play and later learned that the school principal liked his performance and called him "a born actor". He next appeared in little theater productions, then (after World War II Air Force service) on the stage at Loyola University. Picerni was acting in a play in Hollywood when he was spotted by Solly V. Bianco, head of talent at Warner Brothers; brought to the studio, the young actor was given a role in Le grand assaut(1950). This WWII actioner turned out to be aptly named, as it led to a Warners contract for Picerni and a long succession of roles at that studio. Best-known for his second-banana role on the TV classic Les incorruptibles (1959) with Robert Stack, Picerni is the father of eight and grandfather of ten. - IMDb Mini Biography
As a child Paul Picerni had aspirations to become an attorney until he acted in an eighth-grade play and later learned that the school principal liked his performance and called him "a born actor". He next appeared in little theater productions, then (after World War II Air Force service) on the stage at Loyola University. Picerni was acting in a play in Hollywood when he was spotted by Solly V. Bianco, head of talent at Warner Brothers; brought to the studio, the young actor was given a role in Le grand assaut(1950). This WWII actioner turned out to be aptly named, as it led to a Warners contract for Picerni and a long succession of roles at that studio. Best-known for his second-banana role on the TV classic Les incorruptibles (1959) with Robert Stack, Picerni is the father of eight and grandfather of ten. - IMDb Mini Biography
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Filmography

The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission

The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission

1987 as Ernesto Ferruci Age: 64
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

1980 as Lt. Lagason Age: 57
Capricorn One

Capricorn One

1977 as Jerry Age: 55
Big Rose

Big Rose

1974 as Blass Age: 51
Airport

Airport

1970 as Dr. Compagno Age: 47
Land Raiders

Land Raiders

1969 as Carney / Arturo Age: 46
Che!

Che!

1969 as Hector Age: 46
Pages of Death

Pages of Death

1962 as Lead Cop Age: 39
Fury River

Fury River

1961 as Guy Perro Age: 38
Strangers When We Meet

Strangers When We Meet

1960 as Arthur Gerandi Age: 37
The Young Philadelphians

The Young Philadelphians

1959 as Louis Donetti Age: 36
Torpedo Run

Torpedo Run

1958 as Lt. Burt Fisher Age: 35
The Man Who Died Twice

The Man Who Died Twice

1958 as George Age: 35
Marjorie Morningstar

Marjorie Morningstar

1958 as Philip Berman Age: 35
Return to Warbow

Return to Warbow

1958 as Deputy sheriff Age: 35
Flight to Hong Kong

Flight to Hong Kong

1956 as Michael Quisto Age: 33
The Come On

The Come On

1956 as Jannings, assistant D.A. Age: 33
Miracle in the Rain

Miracle in the Rain

1956 as Priest Age: 33
Bobby Ware Is Missing

Bobby Ware Is Missing

1955 as Alfred Gledhill Age: 32
To Hell and Back

To Hell and Back

1955 as Valentino Age: 32
Wiretapper

Wiretapper

1955 as Herbie Age: 32
Lord of the Jungle

Lord of the Jungle

1955 as Paul Gavin Age: 32
Hell's Island

Hell's Island

1955 as Eduardo Martin Age: 32
Dial Red O

Dial Red O

1955 as Norman Roper Age: 32
The Adventures of Hajji Baba

The Adventures of Hajji Baba

1954 as Nurel-Din Age: 31
The Bounty Hunter

The Bounty Hunter

1954 as Jud Age: 31
The Shanghai Story

The Shanghai Story

1954 as Emilio De Verno Age: 31
Pushover

Pushover

1954 as Usher (uncredited) Age: 31
Riding Shotgun

Riding Shotgun

1954 as Bob Purdee (uncredited) Age: 31
Drive a Crooked Road

Drive a Crooked Road

1954 as Carl Age: 31
His Majesty O'Keefe

His Majesty O'Keefe

1954 as Spanish Ship Owner (uncredited) Age: 31
The Desert Song

The Desert Song

1953 as Hassan Age: 30
The System

The System

1953 as David Wiley Age: 30
House of Wax

House of Wax

1953 as Scott Andrews Age: 30
She's Back on Broadway

She's Back on Broadway

1953 as Jud Kellogg Age: 30
Breakthrough

Breakthrough

1950 as Pvt. Edward P. Rojeck Age: 27
Three Secrets

Three Secrets

1950 as Sergeant (uncredited) Age: 27
The Killer That Stalked New York

The Killer That Stalked New York

1950 as Health Department Investigator (uncredited) Age: 27
Saddle Tramp

Saddle Tramp

1950 as Denver Age: 27
A Lady Without Passport

A Lady Without Passport

1950 as Italian (uncredited) Age: 27
The Secret Fury

The Secret Fury

1950 as Dr. Roth (uncredited) Age: 27