Joe Bonomo was an American actor who is best known for Vamping Venus, The Lost Special, and The Great Circus Mystery.
Personal and Family Life
Joe Bonomo was born on December 25, 1901, in Brooklyn, New York. He was married to Ethel Newman, and together they had one child. The couple stayed together until his death in 1978.
Death and Legacy
Joe Bonomo passed away on March 28, 1978, in Los Angeles, California, due to pneumonia. His contributions to film and his barrel-chested figure left a memorable mark on the industry, and he is remembered for his various roles throughout the years.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Just Plain Folks | Unknown |
| 1936 | Luther – the Wrestler | Short |
| 1932 | Island of Lost Souls | Beast (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Sign of the Cross | Mute Torturer (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Lost Special | Joe |
| 1932 | Afraid to Talk | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Last Frontier | Henchman Joe |
| 1932 | The Lone Trail | Jed |
| 1932 | Murders in the Rue Morgue | Gorilla (uncredited) |
| 1931 | Hollywood Halfbacks | Short |
| 1931 | Battling with Buffalo Bill | Joe Brady [Ch. 4] |
| 1931 | The Vanishing Legion | Stuffy |
| 1931 | Dude Ranch | Gangster (uncredited) |
| 1931 | The Sign of the Wolf | Bud |
| 1931 | Heroes of the Flames | Henchman |
| 1930 | The Phantom of the West | Keno – Beefy henchman [Chs.1-4, 7-9] |