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Joseph Calleia (/ k ə ˈ l eɪ ə / kə-LAY-ə; born Joseph Alexander Caesar Herstall Vincent Calleja, August 4, 1897 – October 31, 1975) was a Maltese-born American actor and singer on the stage and in films, radio and television.
Joseph Calleia was a versatile actor who played villains, mobsters, priests, and natives in Hollywood films from the 1930s to the 1950s. He was born in Malta, sang and wrote music, and appeared in classics like Gilda, The Jungle Book, and Touch of Evil.
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- Notabile, Malta
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- Valletta, Malta
Joseph Calleia. Actor: Touch of Evil. His full name was Joseph Alexander Caesar Herstall Vincent Calleja - but he was better known as Joseph or Joe Calleia, one of Hollywood's most recognized bad guys. But Calleia's roots and talents ran much deeper than character actor.
- August 4, 1897
- October 31, 1975
Aug 3, 2021 · Here are 10 things you should know about Joseph Calleia, born on August 4, 1897. The character actor was surely the biggest Hollywood star Malta ever produced.
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May 21, 2013 · Learn about the life and career of Joseph Calleia, a Maltese actor who starred in 59 films and sang in Maltese on the big screen. Discover his versatility, his roles, his censorship, his retirement and his legacy.
Learn about Joseph Calleia, a versatile and memorable actor who played menacing and morally ambiguous characters in film noir classics such as "The Glass Key" and "Touch of Evil". Discover his biography, filmography, trivia, and quotes on The Timeless Theater website.
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Aug 4, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Joseph Calleia, a Maltese film and stage actor who starred in over 50 films and won the Critics' Award. Find out his roles, his family, his hometown and his bust in Rabat.
