Person
Giovanni Cianfriglia
Acting · 1935–2024 · Anzio, Lazio, Italy
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 roles using the stage name Ken Wood. Source: Article "Giovanni Cianfriglia" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Known for
Return of the Saint
Henchman
The Last Temptation of Christ
Roman Soldier (uncredited)
Ladyhawke
Fornac's Man (uncredited)
Crime Busters
Racket in Bowling Alley
Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure
Hood (uncredited)
Watch Out, We're Mad
Boxer (uncredited)
Keoma
Caldwell's Henchman (uncredited)
The Barbarians
Ghedo - Strongman
Banana Joe
Torcillo's Henchman
The Night Caller
Marcucci
Filmography
- 2006Denn sie kennen kein Erbarmen - Der ItalowesternSelf
- 2001VajontStunts
- 2000Alex the RamUomo di Barra
- 1994Bandits: Love and LibertyZi Peppe
- 1994First Action HeroCarmelo
- 1991Year of the GunAlley Thug (uncredited)
- 1990The Comicscamionista "manesco"
- 1990Cellini: A Violent LifeCaptain
- 1988The Last Temptation of ChristRoman Soldier (uncredited)
- 1987Urban WarriorsWalker (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1987I picari(uncredited)
- 1987Rent-a-CopBodyguard (uncredited)
- 1987The BarbariansGhedo - Strongman
- 1985LadyhawkeFornac's Man (uncredited)
- 1984Tuareg: Desert WarriorMubalak
- 1984The Final ExecutionerSentry
- 1983Escape from the BronxRebel / Disinfestor (uncredited)
- 1983HerculesStunts
- 1983The Seven Magnificent GladiatorsFesto (as Jody Wanger)
- 19832019: After the Fall of New YorkPanther - Race Participant (uncredited)
- 1983IronmasterVood Henchman
- 1983Thor the ConquerorManeater Chief (uncredited)
- 1982Crime on the HighwayTony's Henchman (uncredited)
- 1982Gunan, King of the BarbariansNameless (as John Richmond)
- 1982BomberThug (uncredited)
- 1982Banana JoeTorcillo's Henchman
- 1981Who Finds a Friend Finds a TreasureHood (uncredited)
- 1980Why Did You Pick On Me?Alien
- 1980Flatfoot in EgyptDon Carmine's Bodyguard (uncredited)
- 1979L'importante è non farsi notarePunk (uncredited)
- 1979The Sheriff and the Satellite KidSoldier
- 1979From Corleone to BrooklynBogus Ambulanceman
- 1978Odds and EvensGangster at Car Race
- 1978They Called Him BulldozerSoldier #4 (uncredited)
- 1978Return of the SaintHenchman
- 1978The Biggest BattleBritish Commando
- 1977In the Name of the Pope KingUn giudice de la Sacra Consulta
- 1977The Criminals Attack. The Police RespondFake Funeral Agent (uncredited)
- 1977Crime BustersRacket in Bowling Alley
- 1976The Last RoundRico henchman
- 1976KeomaCaldwell's Henchman (uncredited)
- 1976Free Hand for a Tough CopClub Bouncer
- 1976The Big RacketRudy's Enforcer
- 1976Soldier of FortuneD'Anjou (uncredited)
- 1975Who Breaks... PaysBrusio
- 1975Violent RomeRestaurant Robber #1 (uncredited)
- 1975The Night CallerMarcucci
- 1975Killer CopHitman
- 1975The ClimberGianni - Aldo's Crew
- 1974Blood RiverVillage Indian (uncredited)
- 1974Super Stooges vs the Wonder WomenPhilones' Henchman
- 1974Watch Out, We're MadBoxer (uncredited)
- 1973Mean Frank and Crazy TonyAnnunziata Henchman (uncredited)
- 1973The Magnificent Dare Devil
- 1973High CrimeHitman (uncredited)
- 1972The Grand DuelBounty Hunter
- 1972Life Is Tough, Eh Providence?The Challenger
- 1972Sentence of God
- 1972The Italian ConnectionPeppiniello (uncredited)
- 1972Return of the Holy GhostGaribaldino
- 1972Gunmen and the Holy GhostIl Garibaldino
- 1972You're Jinxed, Friend, You've Met SacramentoMurdock Henchman
- 1972Hector the MightyGang (uncredited)
- 1972Where the Bullets Fly
- 1971Viva! DjangoJeff's Henchman
- 1971Return of SabataIrishman Henchman with Hat (uncredited)
- 1971Three Giants of the Roman Empiresoldato nella taverna
- 1970Adiós, SabataAustrian Agent (uncredited)
- 1970Challenge of McKenna
- 1970The Unholy FourSaloon Brawler (uncredited)
- 1968Kill Them All and Come Back AloneBlade
- 1968No Graves on Boot HillReno
- 1968Bury Them DeepBilly 'The Gun'
- 1968Gunman Sent by GodRoy Elroy
- 1968Superargo and the Faceless GiantsSuperargo
- 1968If You Want to Live... Shoot!Stark / Stack
- 1967Rita the Field MarshalGerman Soldier (uncredited)
- 1967Massacre ManiaInspector Griffith (as Ken Wood)
- 1967Killer KidRamirez
- 1967Golden ChameleonSgherro di Guglielmo
- 1967The Devil's ManThe Professor
- 1966Superargo vs DiabolicusSuperargo
- 1966Ringo and His Golden PistolSebastian, l'indiano
- 1966The Hired Killer(uncredited)
- 1966Five for RevengeIndios
- 1965The TramplersUnknown (as Alfred Raichlin)
- 1965The Relentless FourDeputy (uncredited)
- 1965Hercules the AvengerAnteo
- 1964Revenge of The GladiatorsGladiator Fulvio
- 1964Temple of the White ElephantKrishna
- 1964Castle of BloodHerbert the Gardener
- 1963Sandokan the GreatKalamba
- 1962A Queen for CaesarCommerciante #1 (uncredited)
- 1961The Trojan Horse
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