Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA — Mar 22 1923• Died May 09 2003

Character actor Carmen Filpi was born on March 22, 1923 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The son of Remigio and Rosa Gatto Filpi, Carmen graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1942. Moreover, Filpi served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific during World War II. As Hobo Joe, his rendition of "Jimmy Crack Corn" puts Pee-wee over the edge and sends him jumping off a moving train. Filpi, who also had small parts in Burton's films Beetlejuice and Ed Wood, died in 2003 from cancer-related illnesses at 80.
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Codger #1

Farmer

Ancient Guy

Old Guy

Wendall

Nick


Bum


Bum


Mike

Receptionist

Wino


Bert Crawley

Guy

Guest


Elderly Man


Officer Young

Janitor


Guard

Stan the Bum

Fred

Titus Miller

Messenger

Alf

Garth

Bum




Pallbearer #4

Jack Sayer

Old Crusty Man

Old Man Withers

Frank

Old Man in Bar

Hobo Jack


Bus Station Bum

Doorman

Homeless Guy (voice)

Hotel Clerk

Pops (elevens-up)

Vendor

Street Bum #1

Wino

Mr. Diaz

Locksmith

Waiter

Charlie

Mop Man

Bum

Wino

Bum

Bum #1

Father Santini

Herbert


Wino Henry

Festus

Hall of Famer
Magazine Vendor

Amos

Nolan

Felipe