Actor. Born Michael Romano, he was a brilliant character performer who specialized in playing ethnic types, sometimes Spanish, Greek, Mexican and Italian roles. He began his career with various theater companies in the Chicago area and soon moved to Hollywood where got work in the radio industry. He made his screen debut in "The Jade Box" (1930), followed by "The 10th Avenue Kid" (1937). His other film credits include "Calling the Marines" (1939), "The Chicago Kid" (1945), "Son of Sinbad" (1955), "The Lost World" (1960) and "Zorro, the Avenger" (1960). He also appeared in countless TV series such as "I Love Lucy", "The Millionaire", "Zorro", "77 Sunset Strip", "McHale's Navy" and "Family Affair".
Actor. Born Michael Romano, he was a brilliant character performer who specialized in playing ethnic types, sometimes Spanish, Greek, Mexican and Italian roles. He began his career with various theater companies in the Chicago area and soon moved to Hollywood where got work in the radio industry. He made his screen debut in "The Jade Box" (1930), followed by "The 10th Avenue Kid" (1937). His other film credits include "Calling the Marines" (1939), "The Chicago Kid" (1945), "Son of Sinbad" (1955), "The Lost World" (1960) and "Zorro, the Avenger" (1960). He also appeared in countless TV series such as "I Love Lucy", "The Millionaire", "Zorro", "77 Sunset Strip", "McHale's Navy" and "Family Affair".
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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