Giovanni Cianfriglia
93 movies · 1 TV show
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Apr 5, 1935
- Died
- Oct 30, 2024 (age 89)
- Place of birth
- Anzio, Lazio, Italy
- Also known as
- Ken Wood · Giovanni Cianfrilla · Giovanni Gianfriglia · Phil Karson
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.
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Profiles IMDb
Known for
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★ 7.0 Ladyhawke
1985 · Film
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★ 7.2 The Last Temptation of Christ
1988 · Film
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★ 7.5 Watch Out, We're Mad
1974 · Film
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★ 7.0 Crime Busters
1977 · Film
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★ 6.9 Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure
1981 · Film
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★ 6.7 Banana Joe
1982 · Film
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★ 7.0 Odds and Evens
1978 · Film
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★ 6.9 They Called Him Bulldozer
1978 · Film
Giovanni Cianfriglia: movies and TV shows
Acting (92)
- 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"
- 1990 Cellini: A Violent Life
as Captain
- 1988 The Last Temptation of Christ
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
- 1987 Urban Warriors
as Walker (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1987 I picari
as (uncredited)
- 1987 Rent-a-Cop
as Bodyguard (uncredited)
- 1987 The Barbarians
as Ghedo - Strongman
- 1985 Ladyhawke
as Fornac's Man (uncredited)
- 1984 Tuareg: Desert Warrior
as Mubalak
- 1984 The Final Executioner
as Sentry
- 1983 Escape from the Bronx
as Rebel / Disinfestor (uncredited)
- 1983 The Seven Magnificent Gladiators
as Festo (as Jody Wanger)
- 1983 2019: After the Fall of New York
as Panther - Race Participant (uncredited)
- 1983 Ironmaster
as Vood Henchman
- 1983 Thor the Conqueror
as Maneater Chief (uncredited)
- 1982 Crime on the Highway
as Tony's Henchman (uncredited)
- 1982 Gunan, King of the Barbarians
as Nameless (as John Richmond)
- 1982 Bomber
as Thug (uncredited)
- 1982 Banana Joe
as Torcillo's Henchman
- 1981 Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure
as Hood (uncredited)
- 1980 Why Did You Pick On Me?
as Alien
- 1980 Flatfoot in Egypt
as Don Carmine's Bodyguard (uncredited)
- 1979 L'importante è non farsi notare
as Punk (uncredited)
- 1979 The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid
as Soldier
- 1979 From Corleone to Brooklyn
as Bogus Ambulanceman
- 1978 Odds and Evens
as Gangster at Car Race
- 1978 They Called Him Bulldozer
as Soldier #4 (uncredited)
- 1978
- 1978 The Biggest Battle
as British Commando
- 1977 In the Name of the Pope King
as Un giudice de la Sacra Consulta
- 1977 The Criminals Attack. The Police Respond
as Fake Funeral Agent (uncredited)
- 1977 Crime Busters
as Racket in Bowling Alley
- 1976 The Last Round
as Rico henchman
- 1976 Keoma
as Caldwell's Henchman (uncredited)
- 1976 Free Hand for a Tough Cop
as Club Bouncer
- 1976 The Big Racket
as Rudy's Enforcer
- 1976 Soldier of Fortune
as D'Anjou (uncredited)
- 1975 Who Breaks... Pays
as Brusio
- 1975 Violent Rome
as Restaurant Robber #1 (uncredited)
- 1975 The Night Caller
as Marcucci
- 1975 Killer Cop
as Hitman
- 1975 The Climber
as Gianni - Aldo's Crew
- 1974 Blood River
as Village Indian (uncredited)
- 1974 Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
as Philones' Henchman / Wood Tiger
- 1974 Watch Out, We're Mad
as Boxer (uncredited)
- 1973 Mean Frank and Crazy Tony
as Annunziata Henchman (uncredited)
- 1973
- 1973 High Crime
as Hitman (uncredited)
- 1972 The Grand Duel
as Bounty Hunter
- 1972 Life Is Tough, Eh Providence?
as The Challenger
- 1972
- 1972 The Italian Connection
as Peppiniello (uncredited)
- 1972 Return of the Holy Ghost
as Garibaldino
- 1972 Gunmen and the Holy Ghost
as Il Garibaldino
- 1972 You're Jinxed, Friend, You've Met Sacramento
as Murdock Henchman
- 1972 Hector the Mighty
as Gang (uncredited)
- 1972
- 1971 Viva! Django
as Jeff's Henchman
- 1971 Return of Sabata
as Irishman Henchman with Hat (uncredited)
- 1971 Three Giants of the Roman Empire
as soldato nella taverna
- 1971 Scipio the African
as Messenger #2 (uncredited)
- 1970 Adiós, Sabata
as Austrian Agent (uncredited)
- 1970
- 1970 The Unholy Four
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
- 1968 Kill Them All and Come Back Alone
as Blade
- 1968 No Graves on Boot Hill
as Reno
- 1968 Bury Them Deep
as Billy 'The Gun'
- 1968 Gunman Sent by God
as Roy Elroy
- 1968 Superargo and the Faceless Giants
as Superargo
- 1968 If You Want to Live... Shoot!
as Stark / Stack
- 1967 Rita the Field Marshal
as German Soldier (uncredited)
- 1967 Massacre Mania
as Inspector Griffith (as Ken Wood)
- 1967 Killer Kid
as Ramirez
- 1967 Golden Chameleon
as Sgherro di Guglielmo
- 1967 The Devil's Man
as The Professor
- 1966 Superargo vs Diabolicus
as Superargo
- 1966 Ringo and His Golden Pistol
as Sebastian, l'indiano
- 1966 The Hired Killer
as (uncredited)
- 1966 Five for Revenge
as Indios
- 1965 The Tramplers
as Unknown (as Alfred Raichlin)
- 1965 The Relentless Four
as Deputy (uncredited)
- 1965 Hercules the Avenger
as Anteo
- 1964 Revenge of The Gladiators
as Gladiator Fulvio
- 1964 Temple of the White Elephant
as Krishna
- 1964 Castle of Blood
as Herbert the Gardener
- 1963 Sandokan the Great
as Kalamba
- 1962 A Queen for Caesar
as Commerciante #1 (uncredited)
- 1961
Behind the camera (17)
- 2001 Vajont
Stunts
- 2000 Alex the Ram
Stunts
- 1991 Year of the Gun
Stunts
- 1988
- 1983 Hercules
Stunts
- 1983
- 1982 Crime on the Highway
Stunts
- 1978
- 1976 The Big Racket
Stunts
- 1975 Violent Rome
Stunts
- 1975 The Climber
Stunts
- 1974 Watch Out, We're Mad
Stunts
- 1972 The Grand Duel
Stunts
- 1972 The Italian Connection
Stunts
- 1971 Return of Sabata
Stunts
- 1971 Scipio the African
Stunts
- 1970 Adiós, Sabata
Stunts
Talk shows and appearances (1)
- 2006