Charles La Torre

Charles La Torre

Deceased · Born: Apr 15, 1894 · Died: Feb 20, 1990

Personal Details

BornApr 15, 1894 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Richard Gehman, a renowned journalist, penned a captivating article in the May 1963 edition of TV Guide, offering a glimpse into the life of a remarkable individual, La Torre, who held the esteemed position of building manager at the iconic Montecito Apartments, a majestic Art Deco tower situated at 6650 Franklin Avenue in the heart of Hollywood.

This prestigious residence was renowned for its unique characteristic of housing working actors, providing them with a comfortable and convenient living arrangement. La Torre's impressive portfolio of tenants included several notable personalities, including the talented George C. Scott, the charismatic Maurice Gosfield, the esteemed Kim Hunter, and the brilliant Pert Kelton.

Career

1959
The Man Who Understood Women
The Man Who Understood Women as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1954
Phantom Stallion
Phantom Stallion as Escobar (uncredited)
Paris Playboys
Paris Playboys as French Diplomat
1952
Talk About a Stranger
Talk About a Stranger as Batastini, Grocer
Sailor Beware
Sailor Beware as First Brother (uncredited)
1951
1950
Sunset in the West
Sunset in the West as Nick Corella
711 Ocean Drive
711 Ocean Drive as Rocco (uncredited)
1948
French Leave
French Leave as Fourcher
1947
A Double Life
A Double Life as Stellini
1945
Yolanda and the Thief
Yolanda and the Thief as Police Lieutenant
Adventure
Adventure as Tony the Merchant (uncredited)
A Song to Remember
A Song to Remember as Postman (uncredited)
A Bell for Adano
A Bell for Adano as Mercurio Salvatore
1944
Jam Session
Jam Session as Coletti
The Hairy Ape
The Hairy Ape as Portuguese Proprietor
Enter Arsene Lupin
Enter Arsene Lupin as Inspector Cogswell
Background to Danger
Background to Danger as Moustaffa - Typesetter
Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow as Rosso - Italian Ambassador (uncredited)
1942
Dr. Renault's Secret
Dr. Renault's Secret as Marcel Perron (uncredited)
Casablanca
Casablanca as Italian Officer Tonnelli (uncredited)
1941
Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase as Gaston, Waiter
1939
Lying Lips
Lying Lips as Garotti, a club owner