Cesare Gravina was an Italian-American actor who is best known for The Man Who Laughs, Merry-Go-Round, and Madame Butterfly. He was born on January 23, 1858, in Naples, Italy, and passed away on September 16, 1954, in New York, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Cesare Gravina had a long career in theater before transitioning to silent films, where he played supporting roles starting in 1911. He was known for his work in operettas and comedies, showcasing his talent in various genres.
Death and Legacy
Gravina died on September 16, 1954, in New York City. Over the years, he has been remembered for his contributions to the early film industry and for his roles in selected classic films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Man Who Laughs | 1928-04-27 | Ursus |
| Foolish Wives | 1922-01-11 | Cesare Ventucci |
| Merry-Go-Round | 1923-07-01 | Sylvester Urban |
| The Divine Woman | 1928-01-13 | Gigi |
| Poor Little Peppina | 1916-03-02 | Villato |
| The Family Secret | 1924-09-28 | Tomaso Silvano |
| The Penalty | 1920-08-15 | Art Teacher (uncredited) |
| The Wedding March | 1928-10-06 | Martin Schrammell |
| The Fatal Ring | 1917-07-07 | |
| The Trail of ’98 | 1928-03-20 | Henry Kelland – Berna’s Grandfather |
| Butalin fa i suoi comodi | 1912-07-12 | |
| The Charmer | 1925-04-20 | Señor Sprott |
| Flower of Night | 1925-10-17 | Servant |
| Greed | 1924-12-04 | Zwerkow a Junkman (uncredited) |
| Less Than the Dust | 1916-11-04 | Jawan |
| The Road to Romance | 1927-10-08 | Castro |
| The White Pearl | 1915-10-10 | Setsu |
| Hulda from Holland | 1916-07-31 | Apartment Neighbor (uncredited) |
| The Humming Bird | 1924-01-13 | Charlot |
| Madame Butterfly | 1915-11-07 | The Soothsayer |
| Circus Days | 1923-07-30 | Luigi, the Clown |
| Daddy | 1923-03-25 | Cesare Gallo |
| The Phantom of the Opera | 1925-09-22 | Manager (uncredited) |
| Butalin spazzacamino per amore | 1912-07-31 | Butalin |
| Butalin troppo onesto | 1912-07-31 | Butalin |
| The Blonde Saint | 1926-11-20 | Ilario |
| Butterfly | 1924-10-11 | Von Mandescheid |
| God’s Country and the Law | 1921-06-01 | |
| The Midnight Sun | 1926-04-23 | Opera Director |
| Fifth Avenue Models | 1925-04-26 | Ludani’s Tenement Neighbor |
| The Rose of Paris | 1924-11-09 | George |
| Burning the Wind | 1929-02-10 | Don Ramón Valdez |
| Cheating Cheaters | 1927-12-05 | Tony Verdi |
| Mothers of Men | 1920-03-10 | Mr. Schultz – Gaston Glass |
| Let’s Get a Divorce | 1918-04-28 | Head Waiter |
| The Circus Cyclone | 1925-10-04 | Pepe |
| The Siren | 1917-07-01 | Her Father |
| The Magic Garden | 1927-06-30 | Maestro |
| Dreams of Monte Carlo | 1926-11-15 | Count Davigny |
| The Hunchback of Notre Dame | 1923-09-06 | (uncredited) |
| How to Handle Women | 1928-10-14 | Tony |
| Those Who Dare | 1924-11-15 | Panka |
| The Honeymoon | 1929-12-31 | Martin Schrammell, Mitzi’s father |