Joe De Santis

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Characters played by Joe De Santis

Martin, the butler — The Man with a Cloak (1951)

A hulking servant who has waited a decade for Charles's death to claim his fortune. He colludes with Lorna and physically fights Dupin to prevent him from taking the will.

Al Matthews — I Want to Live! (1958)

Al Matthews replaces Richard Tibrow as Barbara Graham's attorney after her conviction. He petitions for a retrial and repeatedly challenges the execution through legal writs, producing temporary stays and moments of hope. Although the courts reject the challenges, he continues working until the execution proceeds and later gives Edward Barbara's note.

Big Jim Colosimo — Al Capone (1959)

Big Jim Colosimo is Johnny Torrio's top man, controlling business and politics in Chicago's First Ward while secretly receiving Torrio's money. He is too old and comfortable to pursue the new liquor racket, so Al Capone persuades Torrio to authorize Colosimo's assassination, clearing the way for Torrio's rise.

Esteban Gomez — Buchanan Rides Alone (1958)

Gomez represents Juan's wealthy family and comes to negotiate Juan's release, first offering Simon thirty valuable horses. When Simon demands $50,000 instead, Gomez later returns with the ransom money. He is with Lew when Simon arrives, and the final confrontation erupts as Juan's release is being arranged.

Gregory (as Joseph De Santis) — Slattery's Hurricane (1949)

Gregory is Milne's shady business partner and is introduced to Slattery when Slattery brings Milne and Gregory together with Aggie and Hobbie. After Milne dies and Slattery keeps the drug parcel, Gregory beats Slattery in an attempt to recover it. Slattery warns him that evidence about the smuggling ring is secured in a safe deposit box.

Herman Schmidt — Deadline - U.S.A. (1952)

Brother of murder victim Bessie Smith. Involved in illegal business dealings with Rienzi; attempts to cooperate with the press but is murdered by gangland thugs.

Frank Satori — Jeanne Eagels (1957)

Sal's brother who moves to New York with him. He is part of the family business that operates the amusement park where Jeanne eventually returns to work.

Career Overview

Joe De Santis has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work is anchored in the The Ranown Cycle Westerns Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon, The Professionals, The Man with a Cloak. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
62
Birth Date
1909-06-15
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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