Joseph De Stefani

Joseph De Stefani (October 3, 1879 – October 26, 1940) was an American character actor of the early sound era. Born in Venice, Italy, he began his film career in the 1931 movie, Beau Ideal. He appeared in 25 films over the next decade, his final appearance would be in a small role in 1940's A Dispatch from Reuters, which stars Edward G. Robinson.

De Stefani was married to light-opera prima donna Helen Keers until her death in 1938. De Stefani died on October 26, 1940, exactly one week after the release of A Dispatch from Reuters. He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.

Filmography (as per AFI's database) Year Title Role Notes 1931 Beau Ideal Prosecuting attorney 1935 Les Misérables Usher in Arras courtroom/Old clerk in Arras 1935 The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo Waiter 1935 Under Pressure Head waiter 1935 Grand Exit Porter 1937 Thin Ice Innkeeper 1937 Head waiter 1937 Exclusive Foreman 1937 Seventh Heaven 1938 Gateway Immigrant 1938 Adventure in Sahara Edis 1938 I Am the Law Cigar store proprietor 1938 Squadron of Honor Mr. Gobel 1939 Twelve Crowded Hours Rovitch 1939 Let Us Live Dentist juror 1939 Everything Happens at Night Norden servant 1939 Blackwell's Island 1939 Dr. Stoddard 1939 Monk 1939 Thunder Afloat Fisherman 1940 Sky Bandits Professor Lewis 1940 Rancho Grande Jose 1940 Assistant 1940 Babies for Sale Dr. John Gaines 1940 British Intelligence German officer