Nestor Paiva

Nestor Paiva

Deceased · Born: Jun 30, 1905 · Died: Sep 9, 1966

Personal Details

BornJun 30, 1905 Fresno, California, USA
Parents
  • Francisco Caetano Paiva
  • Marianna Luiza Freitas

Biography

Nestor Paiva, a renowned actor, took his first breath on June 30, 1905, in the picturesque city of Fresno, California, USA, marking the beginning of a life that would be filled with remarkable performances on the silver screen.

Throughout his illustrious career, Paiva left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, earning recognition for his captivating portrayals in a plethora of films. One of his most notable roles was in the 1954 classic, Creature from the Black Lagoon, a sci-fi horror masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences to this day.

Paiva's impressive repertoire also included appearances in They Saved Hitler's Brain, a 1968 film that has become a cult classic, as well as Revenge of the Creature, a 1955 thriller that showcased his remarkable acting skills.

In his personal life, Paiva was married to the lovely Maxine Kuntzman, a union that brought him joy and companionship.

Sadly, Nestor Paiva's life came to a close on September 9, 1966, in Hollywood, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire and entertain generations to come.

Career

1968
They Saved Hitler's Brain
They Saved Hitler's Brain as Police Chief Alaniz
1967
The Spirit Is Willing
The Spirit Is Willing as Felicity's Father
1966
1963
California
California as Gen. Micheltorena
The Madmen of Mandoras
The Madmen of Mandoras as Police Chief Alaniz
1962
The Wild Westerners
The Wild Westerners as John Bullard
1961
Gold of the Seven Saints
Gold of the Seven Saints as Gondora Henchman
Frontier Uprising
Frontier Uprising as Don Carlos Montalvo
Atlantis: The Lost Continent
Atlantis: The Lost Continent as Megalos (uncredited)
1960
Can-Can
Can-Can as Bailiff
1959
Vice Raid
Vice Raid as Mob Boss Frank Burke
Alias Jesse James
Alias Jesse James as Grigsby (uncredited)
Outcasts of the City
Outcasts of the City as Pastor Skira
The Deep Six
The Deep Six as Pappa Tatos
The Left Handed Gun
The Left Handed Gun as Pete Maxwell
1957
Ten Thousand Bedrooms
Ten Thousand Bedrooms as Alfredo - the Jeweler (uncredited)
Les Girls
Les Girls as Spanish Peasant (uncredited)
1956
The Mole People
The Mole People as Prof. Etienne Lafarge
Comanche
Comanche as Puffer
Scandal Incorporated
Scandal Incorporated as Leland Miller, tabloid publisher
The First Texan
The First Texan as Priest (uncredited)
1955
Hell on Frisco Bay
Hell on Frisco Bay as Louis Fiaschetti
Tarantula
Tarantula as Sheriff Jack Andrews
Thunder Pass
Thunder Pass as Daniel Slaughter
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour as Dr. Henry T. Dobson
The Desperado
The Desperado as Captain Jake Thornton
Moby Dick
Moby Dick as Capt. Peleg
Jivaro
Jivaro as Jacques
1953
Killer Ape
Killer Ape as Andrews
I, the Jury
I, the Jury as Manuel
1952
South Pacific Trail
South Pacific Trail as Carlos Alvarez
The Fabulous Senorita
The Fabulous Senorita as José Rodriguez
Mara Maru
Mara Maru as Captain Van Hoten (uncredited)
Viva Zapata!
Viva Zapata! as New General (uncredited)
1951
Double Dynamite
Double Dynamite as 'Hot Horse' Harris, the Bookie
Flame of Stamboul
Flame of Stamboul as Joe Octavian
The Great Caruso
The Great Caruso as Egisto Barretto
1950
I Was a Shoplifter
I Was a Shoplifter as Deputy Sheriff Gomez
Guilty of Treason
Guilty of Treason as Hungarian Vice Premier Matyas Rakosi
1949
The Inspector General
The Inspector General as Gregor (uncredited)
1948
Adventures of Casanova
Adventures of Casanova as Prefecture Police
Angels' Alley
Angels' Alley as Tony 'Piggy' Locarno
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc as Henri le Royer, Catherine's husband
The Paleface
The Paleface as Patient #2
1947
Ramrod
Ramrod as Curley
Shoot to Kill
Shoot to Kill as Gus Miller
Road to Rio
Road to Rio as Cardoso
The Lone Wolf in Mexico
The Lone Wolf in Mexico as Police Capt. Carlos Rodriguez
The Trouble with Women
The Trouble with Women as 2nd Tony - the Waiter (uncredited)
Humoresque
Humoresque as Orchestra Leader
Fear
Fear as Detective Shaefer
1945
Nob Hill
Nob Hill as Luigi
A Medal for Benny
A Medal for Benny as Frank Alviso (uncredited)
The Southerner
The Southerner as Bartender
Cornered
Cornered as Police Official (uncredited)
1944
The Falcon in Mexico
The Falcon in Mexico as Manuel Romero
Shine on Harvest Moon
Shine on Harvest Moon as Romero (uncredited)
The Barber of Seville
The Barber of Seville as Italian Customer
The Dancing Masters
The Dancing Masters as Silvio - Ringleader (uncredited)
Tornado
Tornado as Big Joe Vlochek
The Hard Way
The Hard Way as Max Wade (Uncredited)
The Flying Jalopy
The Flying Jalopy as Ben Buzzard (voice) (uncredited)
True to Life
True to Life as Kapopolis (uncredited)
Timber!
Timber! as Jules Fabian
King of the Mounties
King of the Mounties as Count Baroni
Broadway
Broadway as Rinelti
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh as Barney, Cafe Proprietor
For Me and My Gal
For Me and My Gal as Nick (uncredited)
The Lady Has Plans
The Lady Has Plans as Portuguese Porter (uncredited)
American Empire
American Empire as Defense Attorney
Road to Morocco
Road to Morocco as Sausage Vendor (uncredited)
1941
Meet Boston Blackie
Meet Boston Blackie as Martin Vestrick (uncredited)
Hold That Ghost
Hold That Ghost as Glum (uncredited)
Johnny Eager
Johnny Eager as Tony Luce (uncredited)
Pot o' Gold
Pot o' Gold as Canadian Guide (uncredited)
The Marines Fly High
The Marines Fly High as Pedro Fernandez
Arise, My Love
Arise, My Love as Uniformed Clerk (Uncredited)
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
The Green Hornet Strikes Again! as Rufus - Henchman in Hawaii
Primrose Path
Primrose Path as Bluebell Manager (uncredited)
Dark Streets of Cairo
Dark Streets of Cairo as Ahmend, waiter-thug
Phantom Raiders
Phantom Raiders as Policeman at Morris' Office & at Finale
They Knew What They Wanted
They Knew What They Wanted as Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
Boom Town
Boom Town as Venezuelan Officer (uncredited)
Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe Trail as Abolitionist Noticing Army Horse Brand (uncredited)
The Sea Hawk
The Sea Hawk as First Slavemaster
1939
Midnight
Midnight as Woman's Escort (uncredited)
Another Thin Man
Another Thin Man as West Indies Club Headwaiter (uncredited)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Man in Street When Gypsies Arrive (uncredited)
Union Pacific
Union Pacific as Canadian Pacific Conductor (uncredited)
Beau Geste
Beau Geste as Corporal Golas (uncredited)
1938