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Anthony Caruso (born 7 April, 1916 in Frankfort, Indiana, United States; died 4 April, 2003 in Brentwood, California) was a character actor in over 100 American films, usually playing villains. Though of Italian ancestry, he often portrayed Eastern European, Greek, Indian, Arab, Persian, Latino and Native American characters. Father of son, Tonio.

Friend of actor Alan Ladd.

Trained at the Pasadena Playhouse where he befriended actor Alan Ladd, who got him work in 12 of his film features.

Made a big killing as a character actor, his tough Italianate features perfect for playing ethnic heavies (Mexican, Slavic, Greek)

Though of Italian descent, Caruso often played Indian, Arab, Persian, Latino and Native American characters in his films.

Played 14 different characters on "Gunsmoke" (1955)( Hank / Bud Gurney / Lone Eagle / Cody Durham / Ash Farior / Ford Macklin / Joe Sims / Bull Foot / Gulley / Townsend / Talley / Pappy Quinn / Elton Sutterfield / Lon Toomes)

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