Ned Glass (1906-1984) was an American character actor, known for his roles as eccentric, gruff, or nervous characters. With a long film career, he left his mark on many productions, often in small but memorable appearances.

He is remembered as the shopkeeper Puggy in *West Side Story* (1961) and for his parts in films such as *North by Northwest* (1959), *Operation Petticoat* (1959), *Charade* (1963) and *The Fortune Cookie* (1966). His distinctive presence and ability to embody ordinary yet complex figures – from office workers to petty criminals or authority figures – made him a familiar face. but for Love* (1966).

His distinctive presence and ability to embody ordinary but complex characters—from office workers to petty criminals or authority figures—made him a familiar face in Hollywood cinema for decades, a master at bringing even the shortest roles to life.