Angelo Rossitto
Angelo Salvatore Rossitto (February 18, 1908 – September 21, 1991) was an American actor and voice artist. He had dwarfism and was 2'11" (89 cm) tall, and was often billed as Little Angie or Moe. Angelo first appeared in silent films opposite Lon Chaney and John Barrymore. On-screen, he portrayed everything from dwarfs, midgets, gnomes, and pygmies as well as monsters, villains, and aliens, with appearances in more than 70 films.
Rossitto was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Salvatore Rossitto and
He was discovered by John Barrymore and made his screen debut opposite Barrymore in The Beloved Rogue (1927). That same year he appeared in Warner Brother's Old San Francisco. He appeared in the controversial 1932 film Freaks directed by Tod Browning, and another controversial film, 1938's Child Bride. During the 1940s, he appeared in several poverty row movies starring Bela Lugosi. He appeared frequently in television series and mini-series, particularly best known for the police drama Baretta, and his later film roles included appearances in Alex in Wonderland (1970), Brain of Blood (1971), Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971), Little Cigars (1973), and Fairy Tales (1978). His last major role was as "Master" opposite Mel Gibson in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985).
Rossitto appears alongside singer/songwriter Tom Waits and Lee Kolima on the cover art of Waits' 1983 album Swordfishtrombones, which pays homage to his performance in Freaks. He also appears on the cover of Bob Dylan's album The Basement Tapes.
Born
Feb 18, 1908
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Died
Sep 21, 1991
Known For
Acting
Movies
64 acting
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Popularity
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Known For
The Wizard of Oz
1939
as Munchkin Villager (uncredited)
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
1985
as Master
Freaks
1932
as Angeleno
The Greatest Show on Earth
1952
as Dwarf
Doctor Dolittle
1967
as Dwarf (uncredited)
Something Wicked This Way Comes
1983
as Little Person #1
The Other
1972
as Sideshow Performer (uncredited)
Hellzapoppin'
1941
as Dwarf Devil (uncredited)
Babes in Toyland
1934
as Elmer - Second Little Pig / 1st Sandman in Cave (uncredited)
Pocketful of Miracles
1961
as Angie (uncredited)
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