Biography
Tom Patricola (January 22, 1891 β January 1, 1950) was an American actor, comic and dancer who starred in vaudeville and motion pictures. Born in New Orleans, Patricola established his fame as a hoofer, becoming a leading interpreter of the Black Bottom dance.
Besides excelling at eccentric dances, Patricola also sang and played the ukulele. Marketing himself as a novelty act, Patricola was described as a "mop gone crazy" as he danced while simultaneously singing and playing the ukulele. He was also a noted clog dancer.
Filmography
all 18
Movies 18
Actor
Jitterbugs (1938)
Movie
Tom
Beautiful, But Dummies (1938)
Movie
Tom
Hurray for Hooligan (1937)
Movie
Actor
Hello, Sailors (1934)
Movie
Actor
North of Zero (1934)
Movie
The Dude (Doolittle)
The Good Bad Man (1933)
Movie
Actor
Moonlight and Cactus (1932)
Movie
Actor
The Tamale Vendor (1931)
Movie
Gus Schultz
Children of Dreams (1931)
Movie
Actor
Si Si Senor (1930)
Movie
Eddie Calcio
Anybody's Woman (1930)
Movie
Paco
One Mad Kiss (1930)
Movie
Tony
The Three Sisters (1930)
Movie
Willie Gump
South Sea Rose (1929)
Movie
Dancer
Frozen Justice (1929)
Movie
Mahai
Married in Hollywood (1929)
Movie
Minstrel Show Performer
Happy Days (1929)
Movie
Hannibal
Words and Music (1929)
Movie
Ratings
Average 2.2
Based on 535 movie and tv ratings over time
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1938
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1891-01-22
Deathday1950-01-01 (58 years old)
Birth PlaceNew Orleans, United States of America
SiblingsIsabella Patricola
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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