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Joseph De Stefani
De Stefani in Beau Ideal (1931) on the right
Born	(1879-10-03)October 3, 1879 Venice, Italy
Died	October 26, 1940(1940-10-26) (aged 61) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1931–1940
Spouse	Helen De Stefani (nee Keers) (? - 1938, her death)

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)

References

1. "Mrs. Joseph De Stefani". The New York Times. Associated Press. January 9, 1938. p. 42. ProQuest 102674945. Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via ProQuest.
2. "Joseph De Stefani". American Film Institute. Retrieved October 4, 2014.

External links

• Joseph De Stefani at the Internet Broadway Database
• Joseph De Stefani at IMDb

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