Angelo Rossitto

Angelo Salvatore Rossitto (February 18, 1908 – September 21, 1991) was an American actor and voice artist. He had dwarfism and was 2'11" (89 cm) tall, and was often billed as Little Angie or Moe. Angelo first appeared in silent films opposite Lon Chaney and John Barrymore. On screen, he portrayed everything from dwarfs, midgets, gnomes and pygmies as well as monsters, villains and aliens, with appearances in more than 70 films.

Angelo Rossitto
Angelo Rossitto, right, aged 24 in Tod Browning's Freaks. Fellow performer Johnny Eck is on the left.
Born
Angelo Salvatore Rossitto

(1908-02-18)February 18, 1908
Omaha, Nebraska. U.S.
DiedSeptember 21, 1991(1991-09-21) (aged 83)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, voice artist
Years active1927–1987
Height2 ft 11 in (89 cm)
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