Kalla Pasha was an American actor known for his roles in West of Zanzibar, The Dictator, and Seven Footprints to Satan. He was born on March 5, 1879, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away on June 10, 1933, in Talmage, California.
Personal and Family Life
Kalla Pasha, whose real name was Joseph T. Rickard, had a diverse background that included being a professional wrestler. There is limited information available about his family life or personal relationships.
Death and Legacy
Kalla Pasha died on June 10, 1933. He is remembered for his imposing performances, particularly in menacing roles during the 1920s. His contributions to film during the silent era remain notable among classic cinema enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| West of Zanzibar | 1928-11-24 | Babe |
| The Devil Dancer | 1927-11-03 | Toy |
| Hearts and Flowers | 1919-06-22 | Harry |
| Black Oxfords | 1924-05-18 | Greenback’s Accomplice |
| A Deep Sea Panic | 1924-09-28 | |
| Down on the Farm | 1920-04-17 | Mailman |
| Don’t Weaken! | 1920-09-05 | Dance Pupil (uncredited) |
| On Patrol | 1922-03-12 | The Thug |
| Shanghaied Lovers | 1924-03-30 | Captain Applesauce |
| Yankee Doodle in Berlin | 1919-03-02 | German Guard |
| The Cat’s Meow | 1924-05-24 | Bull Dakota |
| The Dove | 1927-12-31 | The Comandante |
| His Supreme Moment | 1925-04-12 | Pasha in Play (uncredited) |
| Bright Eyes | 1921-12-24 | The Chef |
| Scaramouche | 1923-09-15 | Keeper of the Paris Gate (uncredited) |
| The Half-Back of Notre Dame | 1924-02-24 | Bandit |
| Happy Times and Jolly Moments | 1943-01-01 | (archive footage) |
| Don Juan’s 3 Nights | 1926-09-04 | Monsieur de Courcy |
| Up in Alf’s Place | 1919-10-12 | Romanoff Awfulitchy the Demon Bolshevik |
| When a Man Loves | 1927-08-21 | Officer on Prisoner Ship (uncredited) |
| The Dictator | 1922-06-25 | General Campos |
| One More Chance | 1931-11-15 | Brown/Kelly the Wrestler |
| The House of Flickers | 1925-03-15 | |
| Seven Footprints to Satan | 1929-01-27 | Prof. von Viede |
| Yukon Jake | 1924-06-07 | Yukon Jake |
| Racing Hearts | 1923-07-15 | Mechanic |
| Chasing Husbands | 1928-12-22 | |
| Thirty Days | 1922-12-10 | Warden |
| The Quack Doctor | 1920-07-04 | Midget – the Rich Father’s Wife |
| Hotsy-Totsy | 1925-12-20 | Pete Bosco – King of the Shoplifters |
| Call a Cop | 1921-06-26 | The Butler |
| Inbad the Sailor | 1923-12-30 | Lighthouse Keeper |
| Scarem Much | 1924-03-23 | Violet’s Father |
| Wandering Waistlines | 1924-10-05 | Captain Bert Bacardi |
| Ruggles of Red Gap | 1923-10-07 | Herr Schwitz |
| Flickering Youth | 1924-04-27 | Tough Patient |
| Show People | 1928-11-20 | Comic Chef (uncredited) |
| Heads Up | 1925-08-02 | Malofich |
| Hollywood | 1923-08-19 | Kalla Pasha |
| A Good Scout | 1922-12-31 | Terrible Turk |
| Trying to Get Along | 1919-07-05 | Harry – the Brother-in-Law |