Ralph Manza

Ralph Manza

Deceased · Born: Dec 1, 1921 · Died: Jan 31, 2000

1990
1989
1978
1967

Personal Details

BornDec 1, 1921 San Francisco, California, USA
Parents
  • Giovanna Bommarito
  • Daniel Manza
Relatives
  • Joyce Elaina Manza (Sibling)

Biography

Ralph Manza, a multifaceted individual with a profound impact on the world of entertainment, entered this mortal coil on December 1, 1921, in the vibrant city of San Francisco, California, USA.

Throughout his illustrious career, Manza distinguished himself as a talented actor and producer, leaving an indelible mark on the film industry. His notable roles in Godzilla (1998),Get Shorty (1995),and Dave (1993) continue to captivate audiences to this day.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Manza was a devoted spouse to the love of his life, Catherine Antonette LaFata. Their union was a testament to the enduring power of love and commitment.

Tragically, Ralph Manza's earthly journey came to a close on January 31, 2000, in the picturesque coastal town of Encinitas, California, USA. His passing serves as a poignant reminder of the preciousness of life and the importance of cherishing the time we have with loved ones.

Career

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2000
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What's Cooking?
What's Cooking? as Uncle David
{"id":2992,"title":"Godzilla","year":"1998","character":"Old Fisherman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/godzilla","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/gi4j7oop2ro0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/gi4j7oop2ro0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Godzilla
Godzilla as Old Fisherman
{"id":157374,"title":"Her Last Chance","year":"1996","character":"Pawnbroker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/her-last-chance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157374.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157374.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Her Last Chance
Her Last Chance as Pawnbroker
{"id":907,"title":"Get Shorty","year":"1995","character":"Fred the Barber","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/get-shorty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1srq8ith8db0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1srq8ith8db0.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Get Shorty
Get Shorty as Fred the Barber
{"id":4778,"title":"Dave","year":"1993","character":"White House Barber","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38jlao5nebv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38jlao5nebv0.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Dave
Dave as White House Barber
{"id":159427,"title":"9 1\/2 Ninjas!","year":"1991","character":"Old Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/9-12-ninjas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159427.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159427.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
9 1/2 Ninjas!
9 1/2 Ninjas! as Old Man
{"id":61752,"title":"Retribution","year":"1987","character":"Amos","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/retribution","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61752.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61752.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":834,"title":"The Golden Girls","year":1985,"character":"Augustine Bagatelli","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-golden-girls","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5tc07nj98fq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5tc07nj98fq0.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls as Augustine Bagatelli
{"id":7272,"title":"The Philadelphia Experiment","year":"1984","character":"Older Jim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-philadelphia-experiment","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7272.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7272.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":3537,"title":"Little Miss Marker","year":"1980","character":"Casino Worker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/little-miss-marker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3537.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3537.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Little Miss Marker
Little Miss Marker as Casino Worker
{"id":163566,"title":"Samurai","year":"1979","character":"Irving Berman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/samurai-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163566.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163566.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Samurai
Samurai as Irving Berman
{"id":163601,"title":"Donovan's Kid","year":"1979","character":"Lou","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/donovans-kid-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163601.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163601.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":6486,"title":"The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again","year":"1979","character":"Little Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-apple-dumpling-gang-rides-again","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6486.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6486.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":6070,"title":"Love at First Bite","year":"1979","character":"Limo Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-at-first-bite","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6070.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6070.jpg"},"released":1}
Love at First Bite
Love at First Bite as Limo Driver
{"id":163704,"title":"Perfect Gentlemen","year":"1978","character":"Frankie Fox","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/perfect-gentlemen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163704.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163704.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Perfect Gentlemen
Perfect Gentlemen as Frankie Fox
{"id":81077,"title":"The Cat from Outer Space","year":"1978","character":"Weasel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cat-from-outer-space","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ad6v232q3c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ad6v232q3c0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64149,"title":"The One and Only","year":"1978","character":"Bellman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-one-and-only-1978","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64149.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64149.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64343,"title":"Terraces","year":"1977","character":"Nick Parisi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/terraces","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64343.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64343.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Terraces
Terraces as Nick Parisi
{"id":86257,"title":"A Cry for Help","year":"1975","character":"Tony Garafolas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-cry-for-help","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86257.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86257.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
A Cry for Help
A Cry for Help as Tony Garafolas
{"id":22858,"title":"The Wild Party","year":"1975","character":"Fruit Dealer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wild-party","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22858.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22858.jpg"},"released":1}
The Wild Party
The Wild Party as Fruit Dealer
{"id":5899,"title":"Blazing Saddles","year":"1974","character":"Man in Commissary Playing Hitler (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blazing-saddles","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6e834dgegu00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6e834dgegu00.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles as Man in Commissary Playing Hitler (uncredited)
{"id":11341,"title":"Banacek","year":1973,"character":"Jay Drury","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/banacek","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11341.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11341.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Banacek
Banacek as Jay Drury
{"id":166046,"title":"Dragnet 1966","year":"1969","character":"Eddie Garcia, Police Sketch Artist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dragnet-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166046.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166046.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Dragnet 1966
Dragnet 1966 as Eddie Garcia, Police Sketch Artist
{"id":166423,"title":"The Smugglers","year":"1968","character":"Batisto","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-smugglers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166423.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166423.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
The Smugglers
The Smugglers as Batisto
{"id":87819,"title":"Dear Heart","year":"1964","character":"Restaurant Proprietor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dear-heart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87819.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87819.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
Dear Heart
Dear Heart as Restaurant Proprietor
{"id":12526,"title":"That Touch of Mink","year":"1962","character":"Taxi Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/that-touch-of-mink","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/56druc6l0bq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/56druc6l0bq0.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
That Touch of Mink
That Touch of Mink as Taxi Driver
{"id":196245,"title":"Too Soon to Love","year":"1960","character":"Hughie Wineman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/too-soon-to-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_196245.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_196245.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Too Soon to Love
Too Soon to Love as Hughie Wineman
{"id":82298,"title":"The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond","year":"1960","character":"Bookmaker (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-rise-and-fall-of-legs-diamond","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82298.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82298.jpg"},"released":1}
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond as Bookmaker (uncredited)
{"id":96360,"title":"Gang War","year":"1958","character":"Bernard 'Axe' Duncan, Reno Hood","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gang-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96360.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96360.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Gang War
Gang War as Bernard 'Axe' Duncan, Reno Hood
{"id":66500,"title":"I Married a Monster from Outer Space","year":"1958","character":"Ralph the Waiter (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-married-a-monster-from-outer-space","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66500.jpg"},"released":1}
I Married a Monster from Outer Space
I Married a Monster from Outer Space as Ralph the Waiter (uncredited)
{"id":66668,"title":"The Enemy Below","year":"1957","character":"Lt. Bonelli","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-enemy-below","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/41t95fg8hkb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/41t95fg8hkb0.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Enemy Below
The Enemy Below as Lt. Bonelli
{"id":13454,"title":"While the City Sleeps","year":"1956","character":"Newsroom Man (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/while-the-city-sleeps","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13454.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13454.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
While the City Sleeps
While the City Sleeps as Newsroom Man (uncredited)