S. Z. Sakall
Hungarian actor (1883–1955)
Szőke Szakáll, known in the English-speaking world as S. Z. Sakall, was a Hungarian-American stage and film character actor. He appeared in many prominent movies, including Casablanca (1942), in which he played Carl, the head waiter; Christmas in Connecticut (1945); In the Good Old Summertime (1949); and Lullaby of Broadway (1951). Sakall played numerous supporting roles in 'classic' type Hollywood productions including musicals and other films of the 1940s and 1950s. His rotund body type and overall cuteness, coupled with his caring personal character, caused studio magnate Jack L. Warner to bestow on Sakall the affectionate nickname "Cuddles".
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 4 films (1943–1950) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 4 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Yankee Doodle Dandy. | Michael Curtiz | 126 min | B&W | ||
| 1944 | Shine On Harvest Moon. | David Butler | 112 min | B&W | sound | |
| 1946 | San Antonio. | Robert Florey, Raoul Walsh, David Butler | 111 min | Color | sound | |
| 1950 | Sugarfoot. | Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. | 80 min. | 16mm | B&W | sound |