Touch of Evil
1958
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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.
- January 1, 1
- Notabile, Malta
- January 1, 1
- Valletta, Malta
Learn about the life and career of Joseph Calleia, a Maltese-born actor who became one of Hollywood's most recognized bad guys. He starred in films such as The Jungle Book, Gilda, and Touch of Evil, and also appeared on Broadway and TV.
- August 4, 1897
- October 31, 1975
Joseph Calleia was a Maltese American singer, composer, and actor who appeared in many films and Broadway shows. He worked with stars like John Wayne, Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles, and more.
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.
Joseph Calleia was a Maltese-born character actor who appeared in many Hollywood films, including classics like "Gilda" and "Touch of Evil". See his highest and lowest rated movies, photos, and a brief biography on Rotten Tomatoes.
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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.
