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Ralph Manza(1921-2000)

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  • Producer
  • Soundtrack
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Ralph Manza in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
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Ralph Manza was born on 1 December 1921 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Godzilla (1998), Get Shorty (1995) and Dave (1993). He was married to Catherine Antonette LaFata. He died on 31 January 2000 in Encinitas, California, USA.
BornDecember 1, 1921
DiedJanuary 31, 2000(78)
BornDecember 1, 1921
DiedJanuary 31, 2000(78)
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Known for

Godzilla (1998)
Godzilla
5.5
  • Old Fisherman
  • 1998
John Travolta, Danny DeVito, Gene Hackman, and Rene Russo in Get Shorty (1995)
Get Shorty
6.9
  • Fred the Barber
  • 1995
Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver in Dave (1993)
Dave
6.9
  • White House Barber
  • 1993
Don Adams in Get Smart (1965)
Get Smart
8.2
TV Series
  • Finster
  • Cart Driver
  • Mr. Antonelli
  • Rico

Credits

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Actor



  • Children's Christmas Collection (2006)
    Children's Christmas Collection
    Video
    • Factory Worker
    • Rico (voice)
    • 2006
  • The Tangerine Bear (2000)
    The Tangerine Bear
    7.0
    Video
    • Factory Worker
    • Rico (voice)
    • 2000
  • Danielle Fishel, Ben Savage, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong in Boy Meets World (1993)
    Boy Meets World
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Uncle Morrie
    • 2000
  • Julianna Margulies, Joan Chen, Mercedes Ruehl, Kyra Sedgwick, and Alfre Woodard in What's Cooking? (2000)
    What's Cooking?
    6.8
    • Uncle David
    • 2000
  • Ralph Macchio and Michelle Trachtenberg in Can't Be Heaven (1999)
    Can't Be Heaven
    5.6
    • Anzio
    • 1999
  • Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer in Friends (1994)
    Friends
    8.9
    TV Series
    • The Old Man
    • 1999
  • Days of Our Lives (1965)
    Days of Our Lives
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Father Lewis
    • 1998
  • Jeff Kaake, Heather Medway, Joe Nipote, and Dawn Stern in Viper (1994)
    Viper
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Anton Pollard
    • 1998
  • Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs, and Shannen Doherty in Charmed (1998)
    Charmed
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Elderly Man
    • 1998
  • Godzilla (1998)
    Godzilla
    5.5
    • Old Fisherman
    • 1998
  • Alright Already (1997)
    Alright Already
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Superfly
    • 1997
  • Queen Latifah, Erika Alexander, Kim Fields, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Kim Coles, and John Henton in Living Single (1993)
    Living Single
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Old Man #1
    • 1997
  • Grace Under Fire (1993)
    Grace Under Fire
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Old Timer
    • 1997
  • Hollywood Boulevard
    6.6
    • The Janitor
    • 1996
  • Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser in Mad About You (1992)
    Mad About You
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Campanella
    • Saul
    • 1995–1996

Producer



  • Del Courtney Show
    TV Series
    • assistant producer
    • 1949–1961

Soundtrack



  • Neil Patrick Harris in Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989)
    Doogie Howser, M.D.
    6.5
    TV Series
    • performer: "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" (uncredited)
    • 1990

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Banacek: 1st Season
Trailer 0:51
Banacek: 1st Season
Banacek: Season 2
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Banacek: Season 2
Banacek: Season 2
Trailer 1:44
Banacek: Season 2

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Ralph A. Manza Jr.
  • Height
    • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
  • Born
    • December 1, 1921
    • San Francisco, California, USA
  • Died
    • January 31, 2000
    • Encinitas, California, USA(complications following a heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Catherine Antonette LaFata1948 - January 31, 2000 (his death, 4 children)
  • Children
      Cynthia Jeannette Manza
  • Parents
      Giovanna Bommarito
  • Relatives
    • Joyce Elaina Manza(Sibling)

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  • Trivia
    Was pre-med at UC Berkeley.

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  • When did Ralph Manza die?
    January 31, 2000
  • How did Ralph Manza die?
    Complications following a heart attack
  • How old was Ralph Manza when he died?
    78 years old
  • Where did Ralph Manza die?
    Encinitas, California, USA
  • When was Ralph Manza born?
    December 1, 1921

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