Starting out with many uncredited roles in the Thirties and Forties, Jay Novello (1904-1982) soon would be spotted in the background of several major motion pictures. But it was the advent of television that Novello hit pay dirt appearing on popular anthology series as Chevron Theatre, Four Star Playhouse or Fireside Theater. Born in Chicago as Michael Romano, Novello specialized in playing ethnic types, whether Spanish, Greek or Mexican. But usually Italians. He soon had recurring roles on Disney's Zorro with multiple appearances on Maverick, The Naked City and 77 Sunset Strip. Adept at playing anything from a shady scoundrel to a Foreign dignitary, he was a natural in comedic roles. He had a recurring role on McHale's Navy, and he frequented The Lucy Show and The Andy Griffith Show among others.
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