Joseph La Cava

Biography

Career Overview

Joseph La Cava has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Planet of the Apes with 1 titles. Signature works include The Monster of Piedras Blancas, Sammy, the Way-Out Seal, Frankie and Johnny. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

49

Birth Date

1908-09-16 00:00:00

Known For

• 

  The Monster of Piedras Blancas
• 

  Sammy, the Way-Out Seal
• 

  Frankie and Johnny
• 

  Holiday for Lovers
• 

  Some Like It Hot
• 

  Evil Roy Slade

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Planet of the Apes (1 titles)
• Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Shep Houghton (2 collaborations)
• Clark Ross (2 collaborations)
• José Greco (2 collaborations)
• Cosmo Sardo (2 collaborations)
• Marco López (2 collaborations)
• George Ford (2 collaborations)
• Paul Cristo (2 collaborations)
• Steve Carruthers (2 collaborations)
• Sid Troy (2 collaborations)
• Les Tremayne (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (48 credits)

  • Mame

    Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • The Six Million Dollar Man

    - The Golden Pharaoh (1976) ... Croupier actor actors
    1974
  • Evil Roy Slade

    Bank Customer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Escape from the Planet of the Apes

    Waiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • Columbo

    - Murder by the Book (1971) ... Medical Examiner (uncredited) actor actors
    1971
  • The Cheyenne Social Club

    Saloon Dealer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Tora! Tora! Tora!

    Official (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • The Comic

    Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Yours, Mine and Ours

    Wedding Guest (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Banning

    Waiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Point Blank

    Conventioneer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Frankie and Johnny

    Croupier (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • Mission: Impossible

    - The Trial (1967) ... Waiter (uncredited) actor actors
    1966
  • Strange Bedfellows

    Reporter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • Youngblood Hawke

    Theatregoer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • Looking for Love

    Party Guest (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • Robin and the 7 Hoods

    Juror (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • The Incredible Mr. Limpet

    Officer at Fleet Admiral's Briefing (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • Seven Days in May

    Party Guest (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • The Wheeler Dealers

    Waiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1963
  • Johnny Cool

    actor

    actors
    1963
  • Burke's Law

    - Who Killed WHO IV? (1964) ... Waiter (uncredited) actor actors
    1963
  • Gypsy

    Audience Member (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1962
  • Sammy, the Way-Out Seal

    Waiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1962
  • Advise & Consent

    Senator (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1962
  • Tender Is the Night

    Bartender (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1962
  • The Comancheros

    Dealer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1961
  • King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein

    Waiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1961
  • Seven Thieves

    Croupier (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond

    Club Patron (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • Holiday for Lovers

    Bullfight spectator

    actor

    actors
    1959
  • The Monster of Piedras Blancas

    Mike

    actor

    actors
    1959
  • Some Like It Hot

    Gangster at Convention (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1959
  • The Untouchables

    - The Masterpiece (1961) ... Theatre Audience Member (uncredited) actor actors

    - Portrait of a Thief (1960) ... Waiter (uncredited) actor actors
    1959
  • The Last Hurrah

    Man at Campaign HQ (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • The Joker is Wild

    Waiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • Sweet Smell of Success

    Waiter at 21 (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • The Harder They Fall

    Manager (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1956
  • The Steel Trap

    Man Exiting Office (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1952
  • Pat and Mike

    Waiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1952
  • Lightning Strikes Twice

    actor

    actors
    1951
  • The Set-Up

    Fight Spectator (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1949
  • Three Daring Daughters

    Bartender (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1948
  • Possessed

    Concert Spectator (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1947
  • Who Done It?

    Station Employee (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • Ride 'Em Cowboy

    Poker Player (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Hold That Ghost

    Little Fink (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • City for Conquest

    Dance Contestant (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1940

• crew (1 credits)

  • In the Navy

    stunt double

    crew
    1941