Portrait of Bud Spencer

Bud Spencer

Acting

Biography

Bud Spencer was an Italian actor, filmmaker and a former professional swimmer. He was known for past roles in action-comedy films together with his long-time film partner Terence Hill. Growing from a successful swimmer in his youth, he got a degree in law, and has registered several patents. Bud also became a certified commercial airline and helicopter pilot, Bud Spencer also supported and funded many children's charities, including the Spencer Scholarship Fund. Bud Spencer and Terence Hill both appeared, produced and directed over 20 films together and thus became and remain best friends until he passed away.

Born: October 31, 1929

Place of Birth: Napoli, Campania, Italy

Filmography

2021
We Are Cinema

as Self (archive footage)

2019
Le 1000 vite di Bud Spencer

as Self (archive footage)

2018
Piedone nyomában

as Himself (archive footage)

2010
I delitti del cuoco

as Carlo Banci

2008
Markus Lanz

as Self - Guest

2008
2008
Pane e Olio

as Laris

2003
Singing Behind Screens

as Old Captain Andorrano

2002
Father Hope

as Padre Speranza

2000
Hijos del viento

as Quintero

1998
1998
Ciao Darwin

as Capitano Grassi

1997
To the Limit

as Elorza

1997
Fireworks

as Il Cieco

1997
We Are Angels

as Bob Russell / Father Orso

1994
1994
Brisant

as Self

1992
Riverboat

as Self

1991
Detective Extralarge

as Jack Costello

1991
Speaking of the Devil

as Bull Webster

1988
Big Man

as Jack Clementi

1988
Big Man - Droga Polizza

as Jack Clementi

1987
1986
Aladdin

as Genie

1985
Miami Supercops

as Steve Forest / L.A. Ray

1984
Double Trouble

as Greg Wonder / Antonio Coímbra

1983
Thieves and Robbers

as Alan Parker

1983
Go for It

as Doug O'Riordan / Mason

1982
Bomber

as Bud Graziano

1982
Banana Joe

as Banana Joe

1982
1981
1981
1980
1980
Flatfoot in Egypt

as Inspector Rizzo

1979
1978
Odds and Evens

as Charlie Firpo

1978
Flatfoot in Africa

as Inspector Rizzo

1977
Crime Busters

as Wilbur Walsh

1977
Charleston

as Brian Charleston

1977
Auf los geht's los

as Self - Guest

1976
Soldier of Fortune

as Hector Fieramosca / Ettore Fieramosca da Capua

1975
Flatfoot in Hong Kong

as Inspector Rizzo

1974
The Two Missionaries

as Father / Padre Pedro De Leon

1974
Am laufenden Band

as Self - Guest

1973
The Knock Out Cop

as Inspector Rizzo

1973
Even Angels Eat Beans

as Charlie Smith

1972
1972
Black Turin

as Rosario Rao

1972
It Can Be Done Amigo

as Hiram Coburn

1971
Four Flies on Grey Velvet

as Diomede / Godfrey

1971
1970
1969
Boot Hill

as Hutch Bessy

1969
1968
Ace High

as Hutch Bessy

1968
Beyond the Law

as James Cooper

1967
1959
Hannibal

as Rutario

1959
Stars in the Ring

as Self - Guest

1957
A Farewell to Arms

as Carabinieri

1957
1955
1954
Human Torpedoes

as Magrini

1951
Quo Vadis

as Imperial Guard (uncredited)

1950
Quel fantasma di mio marito

as Swimmer (uncredited)

1948
Bambi

as Self