Nestor Paiva
Born
June 30, 1905
Died
September 9, 1966 (61 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Fresno, California, USA
Nestor Paiva (June 30, 1905 - September 9, 1966) was a prolific American actor of Portuguese descent who portrayed the innkeeper on Walt Disney's live-action television series Zorro by ABC and its feature film The Sign of Zorro which was shot in Burbank's Walt Disney Studios.
Nestor appeared in motion pictures and television shows from the 1930s to the 1960s such as Get Smart, Bonanza, I Spy, Family Affair, Gunsmoke, The Beverly Hillbillies, and The Addams Family. In 1943, he played the Italian Major in the 20th Century Fox wartime movie Chetniks! The Fighting Guerrillas. He played the part of Lucas (the boat captain) in the 1954 horror film The Creature from the Black Lagoon starring Ben Chapman as the title monster; Paiva would reprise this role in that film's sequel Revenge of the Creature the following year. He appeared in more than 250 movies. Paiva married in 1941 and had two children, Joseph and Caetana, who appeared with him in the 1956 movie Comanche with Dana Andrews.
Paiva died of cancer in 1966. He is buried in Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery.
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Known For
They Saved Hitler's Brain
Police Chief Alaniz
1968
The Spirit Is Willing
Felicity's Father
1967
Let's Kill Uncle
Steward
1966
Family Affair
(1 episode)
1966
Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter
Saloon Owner
1966
Get Smart
(1 episode)
1965
Daniel Boone
Menewa · (1 episode)
1964
The Addams Family
Captain Grimby · (1 episode)
1964
The Ballad of a Gunfighter
Padre
1964
The Madmen of Mandoras
Police Chief Alaniz
1963
The Bill Dana Show
(1 episode)
1963
Burke's Law
Padre Emiliano · (1 episode)
1963
Burke's Law
Dr. Gonzales · (1 episode)
1963
California
Gen. Micheltorena
1963
The Lucy Show
Perkins · (1 episode)
1962
The Beverly Hillbillies
Auctioneer · (1 episode)
1962
The Virginian
Charley Sanchez · (1 episode)
1962
The Three Stooges in Orbit
Chairman
1962
The Wild Westerners
John Bullard
1962
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Miguel
1962
Target: The Corruptors!
(1 episode)
1961
Atlantis: The Lost Continent
Megalos (uncredited)
1961
Gold of the Seven Saints
Gondora Henchman
1961
Frontier Uprising
Don Carlos Montalvo
1961
The Andy Griffith Show
Big Jack Anderson · (1 episode)
1960
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Joe · (1 episode)
1960
Can-Can
Bailiff
1960
Johnny Midnight
(1 episode)
1960
The Purple Gang
Orlofsky
1959
Vice Raid
Mob Boss Frank Burke
1959
Pier 5, Havana
Lopez
1959
Wichita Town
(1 episode)
1959
Bonanza
Francisco Tenino · (1 episode)
1959
Tightrope
(1 episode)
1959
Alias Jesse James
Grigsby (uncredited)
1959
Rawhide
Hagerty · (1 episode)
1959
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
(1 episode)
1958
Lawman
(1 episode)
1958
Behind Closed Doors
(1 episode)
1958
The Texan
(1 episode)
1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Mexican Policeman (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1958
The Case Against Brooklyn
Finelli
1958
The Left Handed Gun
Pete Maxwell
1958
The Lady Takes a Flyer
Childreth
1958
The Deep Six
Pappa Tatos
1958
Outcasts of the City
Pastor Skira
1958
Sea Hunt
(1 episode)
1958
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
Jailer · (1 episode)
1957
Zorro
(1 episode)
1957
Zorro
Teo Gonzales (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1957
Les Girls
Spanish Peasant (uncredited)
1957
Alcoa Theatre
Aubert · (1 episode)
1957
Maverick
Louie · (1 episode)
1957
Perry Mason
Nico · (1 episode)
1957
Sugarfoot
Senor Contreras · (1 episode)
1957
Have Gun, Will Travel
Dan Tibner · (2 episodes)
1957
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Axel · (1 episode)
1957
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Emilio Tomas · (1 episode)
1957
Ten Thousand Bedrooms
Alfredo - the Jeweler (uncredited)
1957
The Guns of Fort Petticoat
Tortilla
1957
Whirlybirds
Ed Fenton · (1 episode)
1957
The Wild Party
Branson
1956
The Mole People
Prof. Etienne Lafarge
1956
Ride The High Iron
Yard Boss
1956
Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers
(1 episode)
1956
Scandal Incorporated
Leland Miller, tabloid publisher
1956
Hey, Jeannie!
Gino · (1 episode)
1956
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
(1 episode)
1956
The First Texan
Priest (uncredited)
1956
Telephone Time
(2 episodes)
1956
Comanche
Puffer
1956
The Count of Monte Cristo
(1 episode)
1956
Menace from Outer Space
Prof. Cardos
1956
Hell on Frisco Bay
Louis Fiaschetti
1955
All That Heaven Allows
Manuel
1955
Tarantula
Sheriff Jack Andrews
1955
Cheyenne
(3 episodes)
1955
Gunsmoke
Barman · (1 episode)
1955
New York Confidential
Martinelli
1955
The Millionaire
Art Gallery Prop. Pataberes · (1 episode)
1955
Revenge of the Creature
Captain Lucas
1955
Four Guns to the Border
Greasy
1954
Climax!
(2 episodes)
1954
December Bride
(2 episodes)
1954
Thunder Pass
Daniel Slaughter
1954
Lassie
Michael Zolenko · (2 episodes)
1954
The Desperado
Captain Jake Thornton
1954
Moby Dick
Capt. Peleg
1954
Casanova's Big Night
Gnocchi
1954
Passport to Danger
(1 episode)
1954
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Captain Lucas
1954
Anything Goes
Dr. Henry T. Dobson
1954
Jivaro
Jacques
1954
Killer Ape
Andrews
1953
Prisoners of the Casbah
Marouf
1953
Letter to Loretta
Victor Russo · (1 episode)
1953
I, the Jury
Manuel
1953
The Bandits of Corsica
Lorenzo
1953
I'm the Law
(1 episode)
1953
General Electric Theater
Perino · (1 episode)
1953
General Electric Theater
(1 episode)
1953
General Electric Theater
Pinero · (1 episode)
1953
April in Paris
1952
South Pacific Trail
Carlos Alvarez
1952
Cavalcade of America
Senor Alverez · (1 episode)
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Judge Le Beau · (1 episode)
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Mr. Davis · (1 episode)
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Rocco · (1 episode)
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Mario · (1 episode)
1952
Mara Maru
Captain Van Hoten (uncredited)
1952
The Fabulous Senorita
José Rodriguez
1952
5 Fingers
1952
Viva Zapata!
New General (uncredited)
1952
Phone Call from a Stranger
1952
The Living Bible
Herod Antipas
1952
China Smith
(6 episodes)
1952
Dangerous Assignment
(4 episodes)
1952
Double Dynamite
'Hot Horse' Harris, the Bookie
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Captain Peleg · (1 episode)
1951
The Lady Pays Off
Manuel
1951
A Millionaire for Christy
Mr. Rapello
1951
The Great Caruso
Egisto Barretto
1951
Flame Of Stamboul
Joe Octavian
1951
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self · (1 episode)
1950
The Desert Hawk
Abdul
1950
I Was a Shoplifter
Deputy Sheriff Gomez
1950
Young Man with a Horn
Louis Galba
1950
The Inspector General
Gregor (uncredited)
1949
Mighty Joe Young
Brown
1949
Follow Me Quietly
Benny
1949
Señor Droopy
Bullfight Attender (voice) (uncredited)
1949
Bride of Vengeance
Mayor
1949
Alias Nick Beal
Karl
1949
Joan of Arc
Henri le Royer, Catherine's husband
1948
The Paleface
Patient #2
1948
Mr. Reckless
Gus
1948
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Joe Appollonio
1948
Angels' Alley
Tony 'Piggy' Locarno
1948
Adventures of Casanova
Prefecture Police
1948
Road to Rio
Cardoso
1947
Robin Hood of Monterey
The Alcalde
1947
The Trouble with Women
2nd Tony - the Waiter (uncredited)
1947
Ramrod
Curley
1947
A Likely Story
Tiny
1947
Carnival in Costa Rica
Padre Rafael
1947
Shoot to Kill
Gus Miller
1947
Humoresque
Orchestra Leader
1947
The Lone Wolf in Mexico
Police Capt. Carlos Rodriguez
1947
The Last Crooked Mile
Ferrara
1946
The Well Groomed Bride
Fernandez
1946
Badman's Territory
Sam Bass
1946
Fear
Detective Shaefer
1946
Road to Utopia
McGurk
1946
Cornered
Police Official (uncredited)
1945
Sensation Hunters
Lew Davis
1945
Along the Navajo Trail
Janza
1945
A Thousand and One Nights
Kahim
1945
Nob Hill
Luigi
1945
The Southerner
Bartender
1945
Salome, Where She Danced
Panatela
1945
A Medal for Benny
Frank Alviso (uncredited)
1945
The Falcon in Mexico
Manuel Romero
1944
True to Life
Kapopolis (uncredited)
1943
The Desert Song
Benoit
1943
The Dancing Masters
Silvio - Ringleader (uncredited)
1943
Tornado
Big Joe Vlochek
1943
Background to Danger
Koylan
1943
Rhythm of the Islands
Chief Nataro
1943
Don Winslow of the Coast Guard
The Scorpion
1943
The Flying Jalopy
Ben Buzzard (voice) (uncredited)
1943
The Hard Way
Max Wade (Uncredited)
1943
Pittsburgh
Barney, Cafe Proprietor
1942
American Empire
Defense Attorney
1942
Road to Morocco
Sausage Vendor (uncredited)
1942
For Me and My Gal
Nick (uncredited)
1942
King of the Mounties
Count Baroni
1942
Timber!
Jules Fabian
1942
Broadway
Rinelti
1942
The Girl from Alaska
Geroux
1942
The Adventures of Martin Eden
1942
The Lady Has Plans
Portuguese Porter (uncredited)
1942
Fly By Night
Grube
1942
Johnny Eager
Tony Luce (uncredited)
1941
Hold Back the Dawn
Flores
1941
Hold That Ghost
Glum (uncredited)
1941
Pot o' Gold
Canadian Guide (uncredited)
1941
Meet Boston Blackie
Martin Vestrick (uncredited)
1941
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
Rufus - Henchman in Hawaii
1940
Santa Fe Trail
Abolitionist Noticing Army Horse Brand (uncredited)
1940
Dark Streets of Cairo
Ahmend, waiter-thug
1940
Arise, My Love
Uniformed Clerk (Uncredited)
1940
North West Mounted Police
Half-breed
1940
They Knew What They Wanted
Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
1940
He Stayed for Breakfast
Gendarme
1940
Boom Town
Venezuelan Officer (uncredited)
1940
The Sea Hawk
First Slavemaster
1940
Phantom Raiders
Policeman at Morris' Office & at Finale
1940
Primrose Path
Bluebell Manager (uncredited)
1940
The Marines Fly High
Pedro Fernandez
1940
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Man in Street When Gypsies Arrive (uncredited)
1939
Another Thin Man
West Indies Club Headwaiter (uncredited)
1939
Unseen Guardians
Mail Order Crook
1939
Beau Geste
Corporal Golas (uncredited)
1939
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific Conductor (uncredited)
1939
Midnight
Woman's Escort (uncredited)
1939
Prison Train
Morose
1938