
Giovanni Cianfriglia
Known for Acting · 90 credits
- Born
- 1935-04-05
- Died
- 2024-10-30
- Place of birth
- Anzio, Lazio, Italy
- Also known as
- Ken Wood · Giovanni Cianfrilla · Giovanni Gianfriglia · Phil Karson · Alfred Raichlin · John Richmond
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
1978
as Henchman

Ladyhawke
1985
as Fornac's Man (uncredited)

The Last Temptation of Christ
1988
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)

Watch Out, We're Mad
1974
as Boxer (uncredited)

Crime Busters
1977
as Racket in Bowling Alley

Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure
1981
as Hood (uncredited)
TV Shows (1)
Movies (89)

Ladyhawke
1985
as Fornac's Man (uncredited)

The Last Temptation of Christ
1988
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)

Watch Out, We're Mad
1974
as Boxer (uncredited)

Crime Busters
1977
as Racket in Bowling Alley

Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure
1981
as Hood (uncredited)

They Called Him Bulldozer
1978
as Soldier #4 (uncredited)

Banana Joe
1982
as Torcillo's Henchman

The Barbarians
1987
as Ghedo - Strongman

I picari
1987
as (uncredited)

Bandits: Love and Liberty
1994
as Zi Peppe

Soldier of Fortune
1976
as D'Anjou (uncredited)

Kill Them All and Come Back Alone
1968
as Blade

The Night Caller
1975
as Marcucci

The Grand Duel
1972
as Bounty Hunter

The Unholy Four
1970
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)

Five for Revenge
1966
as Indios

The Trojan Horse
1961

Keoma
1976
as Caldwell's Henchman (uncredited)

Year of the Gun
1991
as Alley Thug (uncredited)

Escape from the Bronx
1983
as Rebel / Disinfestor (uncredited)

The Hired Killer
1966
as (uncredited)

The Seven Magnificent Gladiators
1983
as Festo (as Jody Wanger)

Cellini: A Violent Life
1990
as Captain

The Italian Connection
1972
as Peppiniello (uncredited)

The Biggest Battle
1978
as British Commando

Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
1974
as Philones' Henchman / Wood Tiger

Rent-a-Cop
1987
as Bodyguard (uncredited)

From Corleone to Brooklyn
1979
as Bogus Ambulanceman

Gunan, King of the Barbarians
1982
as Nameless (as John Richmond)

Ringo and His Golden Pistol
1966
as Sebastian, l'indiano

Flatfoot in Egypt
1980
as Don Carmine's Bodyguard (uncredited)

Killer Kid
1967
as Ramirez

Why Did You Pick On Me?
1980
as Alien

Ironmaster
1983
as Vood Henchman

2019: After the Fall of New York
1983
as Panther - Race Participant (uncredited)

The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid
1979
as Soldier

Thor the Conqueror
1983
as Maneater Chief (uncredited)

Bomber
1982
as Thug (uncredited)

Mean Frank and Crazy Tony
1973
as Annunziata Henchman (uncredited)

High Crime
1973
as Hitman (uncredited)

Killer Cop
1975
as Hitman

Superargo vs Diabolicus
1966
as Superargo

Sandokan the Great
1963
as Kalamba

Tuareg: Desert Warrior
1984
as Mubalak

The Relentless Four
1965
as Deputy (uncredited)

Hector the Mighty
1972
as Gang (uncredited)

The Tramplers
1965
as Unknown (as Alfred Raichlin)

Violent Rome
1975
as Restaurant Robber #1 (uncredited)

Superargo and the Faceless Giants
1968
as Superargo

Crime on the Highway
1982
as Tony's Henchman (uncredited)

Alex the Ram
2000
as Uomo di Barra

Hercules the Avenger
1965
as Anteo

Free Hand for a Tough Cop
1976
as Club Bouncer

Life Is Tough, Eh Providence?
1972
as The Challenger

The Final Executioner
1984
as Sentry

The Comics
1990
as camionista "manesco"

The Last Round
1976
as Rico henchman

Rita the Field Marshal
1967
as German Soldier (uncredited)

The Big Racket
1976
as Rudy's Enforcer

Gunman Sent by God
1968
as Roy Elroy

Castle of Blood
1964
as Herbert the Gardener

The Criminals Attack. The Police Respond
1977
as Fake Funeral Agent (uncredited)

Bury Them Deep
1968
as Billy 'The Gun'

A Queen for Caesar
1962
as Commerciante #1 (uncredited)

In the Name of the Pope King
1977
as Un giudice de la Sacra Consulta

Challenge of McKenna
1970

If You Want to Live... Shoot!
1968
as Stark / Stack

Viva! Django
1971
as Jeff's Henchman

Urban Warriors
1987
as Walker (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Magnificent Dare Devil
1973

Where the Bullets Fly
1972

Massacre Mania
1967
as Inspector Griffith (as Ken Wood)

The Devil's Man
1967
as The Professor

Temple of the White Elephant
1964
as Krishna

Denn sie kennen kein Erbarmen - Der Italowestern
2006
as Self

Sentence of God
1972

The Climber
1975
as Gianni - Aldo's Crew

Revenge of The Gladiators
1964
as Gladiator Fulvio

No Graves on Boot Hill
1968
as Reno

L'importante è non farsi notare
1979
as Punk (uncredited)

You're Jinxed, Friend, You've Met Sacramento
1972
as Murdock Henchman

Blood River
1974
as Village Indian (uncredited)

Who Breaks... Pays
1975
as Brusio

Gunmen and the Holy Ghost
1972
as Il Garibaldino

First Action Hero
1994
as Carmelo

Return of the Holy Ghost
1972
as Garibaldino

Golden Chameleon
1967
as Sgherro di Guglielmo

Three Giants of the Roman Empire
1971
as soldato nella taverna

Odds and Evens
1978
as Gangster at Car Race
About Giovanni Cianfriglia
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. With 90 credits spanning from 1961 to 2006, Giovanni Cianfriglia has appeared in 89 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Giovanni Cianfriglia Movies
- Ladyhawke (1985) — as Fornac's Man (uncredited)
- The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) — as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
- Watch Out, We're Mad (1974) — as Boxer (uncredited)
- Crime Busters (1977) — as Racket in Bowling Alley
- Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981) — as Hood (uncredited)
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