George Humbert (born Umberto Gianni; July 29, 1880 – May 8, 1963) was an Italian-born American actor who appeared in more than 100 films between 1918 and the 1950s. He emigrated to the United States as a steerage passenger on board the Italian steamer Sannio, which sailed from Genoa, Italy and arrived at the Port of New York in June 1907; he was examined by the U.S. immigration service on Ellis Island and allowed to enter the United States legally. He became a United States citizen in 1933.
Humbert was a nephew of Italian actor Ernesto Rossi, and he served as an ensign in the Royal Italian Navy. The Duke of Abruzzi, after hearing Humbert perform, recommended that he enter the Florence Music Conservatory. After Humbert performed in opera in Italy, he joined the San Carlo Opera Company in the United States.
In addition to his acting, Humbert coached other actors, including Gloria Swanson and George Beban, in mannerisms of Italian people.
Selected filmography Year Title Role1918 The Woman and the Law We Should Worry Pierre Picard Why America Will Win Gen. Pancho Villa The Caillaux Case Albert Calmette 1919 Bullin' the Bullsheviki 1922 Stardust Antonio Marvelli 1924The Greatest Love of All Interpreter1932 The Night Club Lady Andre Hearts of Humanity Tony 1933 The California Trail Mayor Alberto Piedra1934 Whom the Gods Destroy Niccoli RedheadPasquale1936 The Public Pays Simonelli Sea Spoilers Johnny "Hop-Scotch" 1937 Love and Hisses Chef Nancy Steele Is Missing! Giuseppe Spano A Girl with Ideas Toni Porky's Garden Italian Poultry Farmer (voice)1938 Island in the Sky Peter Trompas No Time to Marry Buenocasa Swing It, Sailor! Pet Shop Proprietor1939 Daughters Courageous Manuel Lopez Fisherman's Wharf Pietro Full Confession Mercantonio1940 Boys of the City Tony Girl from Avenue A Sylvester Gallupi 1941 Fiesta Pancho Law of the Timber Eric
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