An Austrian-born character actor of the early Hollywood era, remembered above all for one indelible role. He gave voice to and modeled the kindly woodcarver Geppetto in Disney's animated classic 'Pinocchio' (1940), bringing warmth and an authentic Old World accent to the beloved character. A busy supporting player in 1930s and 1940s films, often cast as genial European types, he left his most lasting mark through that single, cherished performance before his death in 1956. Read more