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As a child Paul Picerni had aspirations to become an attorney until he acted in an eighth-grade play and later learned that the school principal liked his performance and called him "a born actor". He next appeared in little theater productions, then (after World War II Air Force service) on the stage at Loyola University. Picerni was acting in a play in Hollywood when he was spotted by Solly V. Bianco, head of talent at Warner Brothers; brought to the studio, the young actor was given a role in 6.6. 6 Uhr 30 - Durchbruch in der Normandie (1950). This WWII actioner turned out to be aptly named, as it led to a Warners contract for Picerni and a long succession of roles at that studio. Best-known for his second-banana role on the TV classic Die Unbestechlichen (1959) with Robert Stack, Picerni is the father of eight and grandfather of ten.

- IMDb Mini Biography By: Tom Weaver <TomWeavr@aol.com>

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Appeared in the trailer, but not the film, of Panik in New York (1953)



During his enlistment as a bombardier in the Army during WWII, he flew 25 combat missions and received the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was the bombardier on the plane that bombed and destroyed the real bridge made famous in the film Die Brücke am Kwai (1957).

Was hired by the Los Angeles Rams to be their half-time master of ceremonies and performed the job for over 30 years until the team moved to Anaheim. Was also hired to emcee banquets and benefits throughout his career.





Interviewed about his appearance in the movie Mit eisernen Fäusten (1968) in the book "Wild Wild Westerners" by Tom Weaver (BearManor, 2012).

Was mayor of Tarzana, California (1965-68).

