Frank Bruno was an American actor known for his roles in Exclusive (1937), King of Hockey (1936), and Dr. Broadway (1942). He was born on April 27, 1908, in New York City and passed away on August 30, 2001, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Frank Bruno’s early life in New York City laid the foundation for his future in acting. Little is known about his family background, but he pursued a career in film in the 1930s and 1940s, where he made a name for himself.
Career
Bruno started appearing in films during the 1930s, often taking on roles as a henchman or gangster. He became recognized for his performances in several B-movies and had a consistent presence in the film industry during his active years.
Death and Legacy
Bruno passed away on August 30, 2001, in Los Angeles. His contributions to the film industry, although often in supporting roles, left a recognizable mark during Hollywood’s early years.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The House Across the Bay | 1940-03-01 | Jerry – Slant’s Henchman |
| Tall, Dark and Handsome | 1941-01-24 | Chick |
| Missing Girls | 1936-09-10 | Frank Jackson |
| Dr. Broadway | 1942-05-09 | Marty Weber |
| King of the Texas Rangers | 1941-10-03 | Cole |
| Internes Can’t Take Money | 1937-04-16 | Eddie |
| Arise, My Love | 1940-11-08 | Uniformed Italian Correspondent (Uncredited) |
| Sinner Take All | 1936-12-18 | Penny’s Henchman (uncredited) |
| Public Hero Number 1 | 1935-05-31 | Extra Leaving Theater (uncredited) |
| Roaring Roads | 1935-04-12 | Jerry (uncredited) |
| Special Agent | 1935-09-14 | Carston’s Henchman |
| Road Gang | 1936-03-28 | Convict (uncredited) |
| Treachery Rides the Range | 1936-05-02 | Little Fox |
| Bullets or Ballots | 1936-06-06 | Ben – Henchman with Wires (uncredited) |
| Women Are Trouble | 1936-07-31 | Gangster (uncredited) |
| The Case of the Black Cat | 1936-10-31 | Construction Foreman (uncredited) |
| King of Hockey | 1936-12-19 | Loogan, Nick’s Associate |
| Smart Blonde | 1937-01-02 | Boze (uncredited) |
| Marked Woman | 1937-04-10 | Henchman (uncredited) |
| They Gave Him a Gun | 1937-05-07 | Gangster in Court (uncredited) |
| Exclusive | 1937-08-06 | Lollipop |
| King of the Underworld | 1939-01-14 | Gangster (uncredited) |
| Blackwell’s Island | 1939-01-24 | Bookie (uncredited) |
| Coast Guard | 1939-08-04 | Sailor (uncredited) |
| The Lone Wolf Strikes | 1940-01-26 | Gossiper (uncredited) |
| Invisible Stripes | 1939-12-30 | Pauly (uncredited) |
| The Glass Key | 1942-09-08 | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Mr. Wong, Detective | 1938-10-05 | Lescardi (uncredited) |
| Men Without Souls | 1940-05-20 | Paul (uncredited) |