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Giuliano Gemma
Giuliano Gemma was an iconic Italian actor whose career spanned more than five decades, making him one of the most recognizable faces of the Spaghetti Western era. Born on 2 September 1938 in Rome, he began his entertainment journey as a stuntman, mastering physical performance before being discovered by director Duccio Tessari, who offered him his first speaking role in Arrivano i titani (1962). Gemma quickly rose to fame with his charismatic portrayal of the laconic gunslinger in A Pistol for Ringo (1965) and its sequel The Return of Ringo, roles that cemented his status as a leading man in the genre. Throughout the late 1960s and 1970s he headlined a string of successful westerns, including Arizona Colt (1966), Day of Anger (1967) and California (1977), often being credited under the Anglophone pseudonym Montgomery Wood to appeal to international audiences. Beyond westerns, Gemma demonstrated remarkable versatility, appearing in art‑house productions such as Valerio Zurlini’s The Desert of the Tartars (1976), for which he received the prestigious David di Donatello award for Best Actor. His filmography also encompassed historical epics, crime dramas, and television series, reflecting an ability to adapt to changing cinematic trends even after the decline of the Spaghetti Western. In addition to acting, Gemma pursued sculpting, creating works that were exhibited in galleries, and he even participated in the 2012 web comic project “Man Born Again.” His personal life remained relatively private; he was the father of actress Vera Gemma. Tragically, Gemma’s life ended in a road accident on 1 October 2013 near Rome, but his legacy endures through a vast body of work that continues to influence genre cinema worldwide.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Giuliano
Born: Rome, Italy
Citizenship: Italian
Birthday: September 2, 1938
Occupations: Actor, stuntman, sculptor
Years Active: 1958-2013
Children: 1
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Movies Featuring Giuliano Gemma
Tenebrae
Pope John Paul II
The Final Inquiry
Pompeii
Pájaros de ciudad
The Odd Squad
The Warning
The Opponent
Tex and the Lord of the Deep
Let’s Hope It’s a Girl
Operation Leopard
My Son, the Hero
Blood for a Silver Dollar
Messalina
Africa Express
Scheherazade
The Shortest Day
Angelique
The Bastard
Even Angels Eat Beans
Blow Hot, Blow Cold
Arizona Colt
Alive or Preferably Dead
A Man on His Knees
Long Live Robin Hood
A Pistol for Ringo
Revolt of the Praetorians
Wanted
The Master Touch
Closed Circuit
Day of Anger
Safari Express
Corbari
Silver Saddle
Erik the Viking
Ben & Charlie
Hercules Unchained
You’re on Your Own
California
Corleone
Fort Yuma Gold
Kiss Kiss… Bang Bang
Un uomo perbene
Boccaccio ’70
The Leopard
Angelique: The Road To Versailles
The Magnificent Dare Devil
Hercules Against the Sons of the Sun
Charleston
The Return of Ringo
A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof
The Desert of the Tartars
Venice, the Moon and You
Long Days of Vengeance
Adiós Gringo
I Am the Law
Goliath and the Sins of Babylon
Somewhere Beyond Love
The Price of Power
Career Timeline
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1969
Blow Hot, Blow Cold
Giulio
Alive or Preferably Dead
Monty Mulligan
The Price of Power
Bill Willer
1965
Blood for a Silver Dollar
Gary O'Hara
A Pistol for Ringo
Ringo
Erik the Viking
Erik
Angelique: The Road To Versailles
Nicolas, alias Calembredaine
The Return of Ringo
Capt. Montgomery Brown / 'Ringo'
Adiós Gringo
Brent Landers
1964
Angelique
Nicolas Merlot
Revolt of the Praetorians
Cocceio Nerva
Hercules Against the Sons of the Sun
Prince Maytha
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