Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1935-04-05
- Day of Death2024-10-30 (89 years)
- Place of BirthAnzio, Lazio, Italy
- Also Known AsKen WoodGiovanni CianfrillaGiovanni GianfrigliaPhil KarsonAlfred RaichlinJohn RichmondJody Wanger
Giovanni Cianfriglia
Biography
Giovanni Cianfriglia (born 5 April 1935) is an Italian film actor. He has appeared in more than 100 films since 1958. Born in Anzio, Cianfriglia debuted as the body double of Steve Reeves in Hercules, then he started appearing, often uncredited, as a stuntman in dozens of genre films. Since the second half of the sixties he starred in several adventure films and Spaghetti Westerns in leading...Read More
Acting Career
- 2000
Alex the Ram
As: Uomo di Barra
- 1994
Bandits: Love and Liberty
As: Zi Peppe
- 1994
First Action Hero
As: Carmelo
- 1991
Year of the Gun
As: Alley Thug (uncredited)
- 1990
The Comics
As: camionista "manesco"
- 1988
The Last Temptation of Christ
As: Roman Soldier (uncredited)
- 1987
I picari
As: (uncredited)
- 1987
Rent-a-Cop
As: Bodyguard (uncredited)
1987The Barbarians
As: Ghedo - Strongman
- 1985
Ladyhawke
As: Fornac's Man (uncredited)
1984Tuareg: Desert Warrior
As: Mubalak
1984The Final Executioner
As: Sentry
1983Escape from the Bronx
As: Rebel / Disinfestor (uncredited)
1983The Seven Magnificent Gladiators
As: Festo (as Jody Wanger)
19832019: After the Fall of New York
As: Panther - Race Participant (uncredited)
1983Ironmaster
As: Vood Henchman
1983Thor the Conqueror
As: Maneater Chief (uncredited)
1982Crime on the Highway
As: Tony's Henchman (uncredited)
1982Gunan, King of the Barbarians
As: Nameless (as John Richmond)
1982Bomber
As: Thug (uncredited)
1982Banana Joe
As: Torcillo's Henchman
- 1981
Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure
As: Hood (uncredited)
1980Why Did You Pick On Me?
As: Alien
1980Flatfoot in Egypt
As: Don Carmine's Bodyguard (uncredited)
1979The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid
As: Soldier
1979From Corleone to Brooklyn
As: Bogus Ambulanceman
1978Odds and Evens
As: Gangster at Car Race
1978They Called Him Bulldozer
As: Soldier #4 (uncredited)
1978Return of the Saint
As: Henchman
1978The Biggest Battle
As: British Commando
1977In the Name of the Pope King
As: Un giudice de la Sacra Consulta
1977The Criminals Attack. The Police Respond
As: Fake Funeral Agent (uncredited)
- 1977
Crime Busters
As: Racket in the bowling alley
1976The Last Round
As: Rico henchman
1976Keoma
As: Caldwell's Henchman (uncredited)
1976Free Hand for a Tough Cop
As: Club Bouncer
1976The Big Racket
As: The Ox
1976Soldier of Fortune
As: D'Anjou (uncredited)
1975Who Breaks... Pays
As: Brusio
1975Violent Rome
As: Restaurant Robber #1 (uncredited)
1975The Night Caller
As: Marcucci
1975Killer Cop
As: Hitman
1975The Climber
As: Gianni
1974Blood River
As: Village Indian (uncredited)
1974Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
As: Philones' Henchman
- 1974
Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
As: Wood Tiger
- 1974
Watch Out, We're Mad
As: Boxeador (uncredited)
1973Mean Frank and Crazy Tony
As: Annunziata Henchman (uncredited)
1973High Crime
As: Hitman (uncredited)
1972The Grand Duel
As: Bounty Hunter
1972Life Is Tough, Eh Providence?
As: The Challenger
1972The Italian Connection
As: Peppiniello (uncredited)
1972Return of the Holy Ghost
As: Garibaldino
1972Gunmen and the Holy Ghost
As: Il Garibaldino
1972You're Jinxed, Friend, You've Met Sacramento
As: Murdock Henchman
1972Hector the Mighty
As: Gang (uncredited)
1971Viva! Django
As: Jeff's Henchman
1971Three Giants of the Roman Empire
As: soldato nella taverna
1970The Unholy Four
As: Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
1968Kill Them All and Come Back Alone
As: Blade
1968No Graves on Boot Hill
As: Reno
1968Bury Them Deep
As: Billy 'The Gun'
1968Gunman Sent by God
As: Roy Elroy
1968Superargo and the Faceless Giants
As: Superargo
1968If You Want to Live... Shoot!
As: Stark / Stack
1967Rita the Field Marshal
As: German Soldier (uncredited)
1967Massacre Mania
As: Inspector Griffith (as Ken Wood)
1967Killer Kid
As: Ramirez
1967Golden Chameleon
As: Sgherro di Guglielmo
1967The Devil's Man
As: The Professor
1966Superargo vs Diabolicus
As: Superargo
1966Ringo and His Golden Pistol
As: Sebastian, l'indiano
1966The Hired Killer
As: (uncredited)
1966Five for Revenge
As: Indios
1965The Tramplers
As: Unknown (as Alfred Raichlin)
1965The Relentless Four
As: Deputy (uncredited)
1965Hercules the Avenger
As: Anteo
1964Revenge of The Gladiators
As: Gladiator Fulvio
1964Temple of the White Elephant
As: Krishna
1964Castle of Blood
As: Herbert the Gardener
1962A Queen for Caesar
As: Commerciante #1 (uncredited)