Gino_Conforti

Gino Conforti

Gino Conforti

American film, television and theatre actor


Gino Conforti (born January 30, 1932)[2] is an American film, television and theatre actor.[3] He is perhaps best known for his recurring role as kitchen helper/chef Felipe Gomez in the American television sitcom Three's Company.[4]

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Early life

Conforti was born in Chicago and is of Italian descent.[5]

Career

In 1962, Conforti appeared in the Broadway play A Family Affair.[5] His other theater credits include She Loves Me and Never Live Over a Pretzel Factory.[2] In 1963, Conforti played the Fiddler in the Broadway play Fiddler on the Roof, leaving to join the cast of Poor Bitos,[6][2] His final theatre credit was in the Broadway play Man of La Mancha, playing the starring role of the Barber.[2] He began appearing on screen in 1968, when he appeared in the film How Sweet It Is![5]

Conforti guest-starred in numerous television programs including Get Smart, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Mod Squad, The Waltons, Mama's Family, The Flying Nun, Happy Days, Quincy, M.E., The Partridge Family, Columbo, Here's Lucy, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, The Fall Guy, The Jeffersons, Simon & Simon, Family Matters, Night Court, and It Takes a Thief.[7] He appeared in soap operas such as Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, General Hospital, Santa Barbara and Days of Our Lives,[8] and five episodes of the television sitcom That Girl. He also played the role of Felipe Gomez in Three's Company.[4] In 1986, Conforti appeared in a commercial as a real estate agent.[9] He also used a French accent for providing the voice of Jacquimo the swallow in the Don Bluth film Thumbelina.

Filmography

Film

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References

  1. Hansen, Barbara (October 30, 1969). "Mrs. Gino Conforti Brings Danish Touch to Her Table". Los Angeles Times. p. 24 Part VI. Retrieved February 5, 2022 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Gino Conforti". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  3. "Young Actor Makes Jump From McCarter to Broadway". The Central New Jersey Home News. New Brunswick, New Jersey. February 10, 1963. p. 31. Retrieved February 5, 2022 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Bordello Role Is Blushful". The Atlanta Constitution. August 10, 1968. p. 11A. Retrieved February 5, 2022 via Newspapers.com.
  5. "No Strings". New York Daily News. October 27, 1964. p. 17C. Retrieved January 6, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  6. "Conforti Gets Role". Los Angeles Times. April 24, 1968. p. 15, Part V. Retrieved February 5, 2022 via Newspapers.com.
  7. Schriener, Judy (July 13, 1986). "Commercial that pokes fun at electricity is a natural gas". Arizona Republic. Phoenix. p. E11. Retrieved January 6, 2023 via Newspapers.com.

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