Joseph Vitale

Joseph Vitale was born on September 6, 1901 and worked in the film industry. Vitale appeared in Western films, a genre known for its frontier settings and action-driven narratives. In 1953 Vitale took the role of Shorty in The Stranger Wore a Gun, a film centered on a former Confederate officer navigating post-war conflicts in the American Southwest.

Vitale’s later appearance came in 1959 with Alias Jesse James, where Vitale played Sam Hiawatha in an uncredited part. The film followed the exploits of outlaw Jesse James, blending comedy and Western tropes. Vitale’s contributions to these productions were limited to on-screen appearances, with no additional credits documented in the verified record.