Giovanni Cianfriglia

Acting

Giovanni Cianfriglia

Born 5 April 1935 · Anzio, Lazio, Italy · Died 30 October 2024 at 89

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

Highlights

The Last Temptation of Christ1988 · Film · Roman Soldier (uncredited)
Watch Out, We're Mad1974 · Film · Boxer (uncredited)
Ladyhawke1985 · Film · Fornac's Man (uncredited)
Crime Busters1977 · Film · Racket in Bowling Alley
Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure1981 · Film · Hood (uncredited)
Odds and Evens1978 · Film · Gangster at Car Race

Filmography

Movies

90 films

Alex the Ram2000 · Film · Uomo di Barra
Bandits: Love and Liberty1994 · Film · Zi Peppe
First Action Hero1994 · Film · Carmelo
Year of the Gun1991 · Film · Alley Thug (uncredited)
The Comics1990 · Film · camionista "manesco"
Cellini: A Violent Life1990 · Film · Captain
The Last Temptation of Christ1988 · Film · Roman Soldier (uncredited)
I picari1987 · Film · (uncredited)
Rent-a-Cop1987 · Film · Bodyguard (uncredited)
The Barbarians1987 · Film · Ghedo - Strongman
Ladyhawke1985 · Film · Fornac's Man (uncredited)
Tuareg: Desert Warrior1984 · Film · Mubalak
The Final Executioner1984 · Film · Sentry
Escape from the Bronx1983 · Film · Rebel / Disinfestor (uncredited)
The Seven Magnificent Gladiators1983 · Film · Festo (as Jody Wanger)
2019: After the Fall of New York1983 · Film · Panther - Race Participant (uncredited)
Ironmaster1983 · Film · Vood Henchman
Thor the Conqueror1983 · Film · Maneater Chief (uncredited)
Crime on the Highway1982 · Film · Tony's Henchman (uncredited)
Gunan, King of the Barbarians1982 · Film · Nameless (as John Richmond)
Bomber1982 · Film · Thug (uncredited)
Banana Joe1982 · Film · Torcillo's Henchman
Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure1981 · Film · Hood (uncredited)
Why Did You Pick On Me?1980 · Film · Alien
Flatfoot in Egypt1980 · Film · Don Carmine's Bodyguard (uncredited)
L'importante è non farsi notare1979 · Film · Punk (uncredited)
The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid1979 · Film · Soldier
From Corleone to Brooklyn1979 · Film · Bogus Ambulanceman
Odds and Evens1978 · Film · Gangster at Car Race
They Called Him Bulldozer1978 · Film · Soldier #4 (uncredited)
The Biggest Battle1978 · Film · British Commando
In the Name of the Pope King1977 · Film · Un giudice de la Sacra Consulta
The Criminals Attack. The Police Respond1977 · Film · Fake Funeral Agent (uncredited)
Crime Busters1977 · Film · Racket in Bowling Alley
The Last Round1976 · Film · Rico henchman
Keoma1976 · Film · Caldwell's Henchman (uncredited)
Free Hand for a Tough Cop1976 · Film · Club Bouncer
The Big Racket1976 · Film · Rudy's Enforcer
Soldier of Fortune1976 · Film · D'Anjou (uncredited)
Who Breaks... Pays1975 · Film · Brusio
Violent Rome1975 · Film · Restaurant Robber #1 (uncredited)
The Night Caller1975 · Film · Marcucci
Killer Cop1975 · Film · Hitman
The Climber1975 · Film · Gianni - Aldo's Crew
Blood River1974 · Film · Village Indian (uncredited)
Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women1974 · Film · Philones' Henchman
Watch Out, We're Mad1974 · Film · Boxer (uncredited)
Mean Frank and Crazy Tony1973 · Film · Annunziata Henchman (uncredited)
The Magnificent Dare Devil1973 · Film
High Crime1973 · Film · Hitman (uncredited)
The Grand Duel1972 · Film · Bounty Hunter
Life Is Tough, Eh Providence?1972 · Film · The Challenger
Sentence of God1972 · Film
The Italian Connection1972 · Film · Peppiniello (uncredited)
Return of the Holy Ghost1972 · Film · Garibaldino
Gunmen and the Holy Ghost1972 · Film · Il Garibaldino
You're Jinxed, Friend, You've Met Sacramento1972 · Film · Murdock Henchman
Hector the Mighty1972 · Film · Gang (uncredited)
Where the Bullets Fly1972 · Film
Viva! Django1971 · Film · Jeff's Henchman
Return of Sabata1971 · Film · Irishman Henchman with Hat (uncredited)
Three Giants of the Roman Empire1971 · Film · soldato nella taverna
Scipio the African1971 · Film · Messenger #2 (uncredited)
Adiós, Sabata1970 · Film · Austrian Agent (uncredited)
Challenge of McKenna1970 · Film
The Unholy Four1970 · Film · Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
Kill Them All and Come Back Alone1968 · Film · Blade
No Graves on Boot Hill1968 · Film · Reno
Bury Them Deep1968 · Film · Billy 'The Gun'
Gunman Sent by God1968 · Film · Roy Elroy
Superargo and the Faceless Giants1968 · Film · Superargo
If You Want to Live... Shoot!1968 · Film · Stark / Stack
Rita the Field Marshal1967 · Film · German Soldier (uncredited)
Massacre Mania1967 · Film · Inspector Griffith (as Ken Wood)
Killer Kid1967 · Film · Ramirez
Golden Chameleon1967 · Film · Sgherro di Guglielmo
The Devil's Man1967 · Film · The Professor
Superargo vs Diabolicus1966 · Film · Superargo
Ringo and His Golden Pistol1966 · Film · Sebastian, l'indiano
The Hired Killer1966 · Film · (uncredited)
Five for Revenge1966 · Film · Indios
The Tramplers1965 · Film · Unknown (as Alfred Raichlin)
The Relentless Four1965 · Film · Deputy (uncredited)
Hercules the Avenger1965 · Film · Anteo
Revenge of The Gladiators1964 · Film · Gladiator Fulvio
Temple of the White Elephant1964 · Film · Krishna
Castle of Blood1964 · Film · Herbert the Gardener
Sandokan the Great1963 · Film · Kalamba
A Queen for Caesar1962 · Film · Commerciante #1 (uncredited)
The Trojan Horse1961 · Film

Filmography

Series

1 show

Return of the Saint1978 · Series · Henchman