Armand Kaliz

Born: 1882-10-23

Birthplace: Paris, France

Biography

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Armand Kali(s)z (October 23, 1882 or 1883 - February 1, 1941) was a French born American film actor of the silent film and early sound period of the 1930s. Born in Paris, or in Warsaw, Poland Kaliz was a headliner in vaudeville.

He arrived in the USA in 1907. His Broadway debut came in The Hoyden (1907). His other plays on Broadway included The Kiss Burglar (1918) and Spice of 1922 (1922).

He appeared in films such as The Temptress (1926) with actresses such as Greta Garbo, making some 82 film appearances between 1917 and 1941. After 1933, the majority of his small roles in films went uncredited.

Known For

Ziegfeld Girl
Ninotchka
Little Caesar
Josette
Desire
Flying Down to Rio
Noah's Ark
Sweepstakes
Midnight
Design for Living

Top Movie Credits

Ziegfeld Girl Pierre (uncredited)
Ninotchka Louis the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Josette Thomas
Desire Jewelry Clerk (uncredited)
Flying Down to Rio One of the Three Greeks
Noah's Ark The Frenchman / Leader of the King's Guard
Sweepstakes Maitre D'
Design for Living Mr. Burton (uncredited)