Cliff Nazarro
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Cliff Nazarro (January 31, 1904 – February 18, 1961) was an American double-talk comedian of the 1930s and 1940s who appeared in films such as You'll Never Get Rich (1941) as Swivel Tongue, In Old Colorado (1941) as Nosey Haskins, and Hillbilly Blitzkrieg (1942) as Barney Google. Nazarro was the voice of Warner Bros. Cartoons' cartoon character Egghead. He made a few commercial recordings, including a 1932 date as vocalist with swing band Roane's Pennsylvanians and a 1942 comic recitation, "News of the World". He made several uncredited appearances on the Jack Benny Program during the 1930s and early 1940s. [biography (edited) from Wikipedia]
Cliff Nazarro Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Cliff Nazarro reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 46 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Cliff Nazarro's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Cliff Nazarro's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Paunch 'n' Judy, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Cliff Nazarro Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Cliff Nazarro's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Cliff Nazarro has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Curtain Razor | Various (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Blue Skies | Cliff - Piano Player (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | 'Neath Canadian Skies | Wilbur Wiggins | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gentleman Joe Palooka | First Character | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Ding Dong Williams | Zing | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | I'm from Arkansas | Willie Childs | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Swing Hostess | Bobo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Trocadero | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Stars on Horseback | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Shantytown | Shortcake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Two Saplings | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Call of the Canyon | Pete Murphy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Hillbilly Blitzkrieg | Barney Google | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Cinderella Goes To A Party | Prince | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Pardon My Stripes | Nutsy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Blondie Goes to College | Professor Mixwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Night of January 16th | Gas Station Attendant | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | New York Town | Burt's Companion (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sailors on Leave | Mike | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | You'll Never Get Rich | Swivel Tongue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dive Bomber | Corps Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | World Premiere | Peters | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Melody for Three | Mortimer Effington, Sound Effects Demonstrator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Farm Frolics | Eddie Cantor Horse (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Porky's Preview | Various (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Rookies on Parade | Joe Martin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | In Old Colorado | Nosey Haskins | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Mr. Dynamite | Doubletalker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Paunch 'n' Judy | Various | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Arise, My Love | Botzelberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sniffles and the Bookworm | Various (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Believe It or Else | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Forged Passport | 'Shakespeare' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | King of the Turf | 1st Tout | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Count Me Out | Egghead (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Stablemates | Cliff | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | A-Lad-In Bagdad | Aladdin (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Cinderella Meets Fella | Egghead (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Penguin Parade | M.C. (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Snowtime | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Outside of Paradise | Cliff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Thoroughbreds Don't Cry | Tubby Wells (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Behind the Mike | Messenger Boy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Singing Buckaroo | Gabby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Romance Rides the Range | 'Shorty' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Billboard Frolics | Eddie Camphor | Average | Similar → |
Cliff Nazarro - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Cliff Nazarro?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cliff Nazarro is "Paunch 'n' Judy" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Cliff Nazarro acted in?
Cliff Nazarro has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Cliff Nazarro?
Other notable films include "Rookies on Parade", "Mr. Dynamite", and "Two Saplings".