Bud Spencer
Acting Born Oct 31, 1929 Died Jun 27, 2016 Napoli, Campania, Italy 111 credits
Biography
Bud Spencer was an Italian actor. He was known for his roles in action-comedy films. Spencer was a former professional swimmer and also received a degree in law. He registered several patents and became a certified commercial airline and helicopter pilot. Spencer supported and funded children's charities, including the Spencer Scholarship Fund. He appeared in over 20 films, mostly in collaboration with Terence Hill. Spencer's known credits include 104 titles. He was born in Napoli, Campania, Italy on October 31, 1929, and passed away on June 27, 2016, at the age of 86.
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Career overview
Bud Spencer was an Italian actor known for his work in action-comedy films. He appeared in numerous films, often alongside his long-time film partner Terence Hill. Spencer's acting credits include over 100 known titles.
Bud Spencer's collaborations with Terence Hill resulted in over 20 films together. The two actors, producers, and directors formed a close working relationship. Spencer's acting career spanned multiple genres, with a notable focus on action-comedy films.
Bud Spencer's acting career was marked by his collaborations with Terence Hill. The two actors appeared in numerous films together, producing and directing over 20 titles. Spencer's extensive filmography showcases his versatility as an actor and his ability to work effectively with a long-time partner.
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Frequent co-stars
Terence Hill
16 shared titles
Giancarlo Bastianoni
9 shared titles
Riccardo Pizzuti
7 shared titles
Luigi Bonos
5 shared titles
Giovanni Cianfriglia
5 shared titles
Marcello Verziera
5 shared titles
Enzo Fiermonte
4 shared titles
Remo Capitani
4 shared titles
Roberto Dell'Acqua
4 shared titles
Emilio Delle Piane
3 shared titles
Career timeline
Terence Hill, Bud Spencer… & me
Lui era Trinità
We Are Cinema
Le 1000 vite di Bud Spencer
Piedone nyomában
Thus Spoke De CrescenzoThey Called Him Spencer
Bud Spencer zu Gast im Ramada Hotel in Berlin
Das Bud Spencer SpezialDjango, Sartana, Trinita' et les autres…
Gottschalk LiveBud's Best - Die Welt des Bud SpencerDer Fall der vier Fliegen
Hamburg Journal
I delitti del cuocoL'ultimo gattopardo - Ritratto di Goffredo Lombardo
Killing Is My Business, Honey
Markus LanzMarkus LanzPane e OlioDragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente
Denn sie kennen kein Erbarmen - Der Italowestern
Vier Fäuste lassen's krachen
Singing Behind Screens
NDR Kultur – Das JournalFather Hope
Menschen der WocheKino kolossal - Herkules, Maciste & CoHijos del viento
Chi ha incastrato Peter Pan?
The Johannes B. Kerner ShowCiao DarwinThree Forever
We Are AngelsFireworksTo the Limit
BrisantTroublemakersNachtshow
Riverboat
Detective ExtralargeDetective Extralarge · WriterSpeaking of the Devil
Big ManBig Man · WriterBig Man · IdeaBig Man - Droga Polizza
Sacrée soirée
Aladdin
Miami Supercops
Double Trouble
Go for ItThieves and Robbers
Full filmography
- Terence Hill, Bud Spencer… & me (2025) as Self (Archive)
- Lui era Trinità (2023) as Self
- We Are Cinema (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Le 1000 vite di Bud Spencer (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Piedone nyomában (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Thus Spoke De Crescenzo (2017)
- They Called Him Spencer (2017) as Self
- Bud Spencer zu Gast im Ramada Hotel in Berlin (2016) as Himself
- Das Bud Spencer Spezial (2014) as Self
- Django, Sartana, Trinita' et les autres… (2014) as Lui-même
- Gottschalk Live (2012) as Self - Guest
- Bud's Best - Die Welt des Bud Spencer (2012) as Self
- Der Fall der vier Fliegen (2012) as Himself
- Hamburg Journal (2011) as self
- I delitti del cuoco (2010) as Carlo Banci
- L'ultimo gattopardo - Ritratto di Goffredo Lombardo (2010) as Self
- Killing Is My Business, Honey (2009) as Pepe
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self - Guest
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self
- Pane e Olio (2008) as Laris
- Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente (2008) as Self
- Denn sie kennen kein Erbarmen - Der Italowestern (2006) as Self
- Vier Fäuste lassen's krachen (2004)
- Singing Behind Screens (2003) as Old Captain Andorrano
- NDR Kultur – Das Journal (2002) as Self
- Father Hope (2002) as Padre Speranza
- Menschen der Woche (2000) as Self - Guest
- Kino kolossal - Herkules, Maciste & Co (2000) as Self
- Hijos del viento (2000) as Quintero
- Chi ha incastrato Peter Pan? (1999) as Ospite
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self - Guest
- Ciao Darwin (1998) as Capitano Grassi
- Three Forever (1998) as Bops
- We Are Angels (1997) as Bob Russell / Father Orso
- Fireworks (1997) as Il Cieco
- To the Limit (1997) as Elorza
- Brisant (1994) as Self
- Troublemakers (1994) as Moses
- Nachtshow (1994) as Self
- Riverboat (1992) as Self
- Detective Extralarge (1991) as Jack Costello
- Detective Extralarge (1991) Writer
- Speaking of the Devil (1991) as Bull Webster
- Big Man (1988) as Jack Clementi
- Big Man (1988) Writer
- Big Man (1988) Idea
- Big Man - Droga Polizza (1988) as Jack Clementi
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Aladdin (1986) as Genie
- Miami Supercops (1985) as Steve Forest / L.A. Ray
- Double Trouble (1984) as Greg Wonder / Antonio Coímbra
- Go for It (1983) as Doug O'Riordan / Mason
- Thieves and Robbers (1983) as Alan Parker
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Banana Joe (1982) as Banana Joe
- Banana Joe (1982) Screenplay
- Bomber (1982) as Bud Graziano
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981) as Charlie O'Brien
- Buddy Goes West (1981) as Buddy
- Why Did You Pick On Me? (1980) as Sheriff Hall
- Flatfoot in Egypt (1980) as Inspector Rizzo
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
- Okay (1979) as Self
- I'm for the Hippopotamus (1979) as Tom
- The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid (1979) as Sheriff Hall
- They Called Him Bulldozer (1978) as Bulldozer
- Flatfoot in Africa (1978) as Inspector Rizzo
- Odds and Evens (1978) as Charlie Firpo
- Auf los geht's los (1977) as Self
- Auf los geht's los (1977) as Self - Guest
- Crime Busters (1977) as Wilbur Walsh
- Telespiele (1977) as Self
- Charleston (1977) as Brian Charleston
- Soldier of Fortune (1976) as Hector Fieramosca / Ettore Fieramosca da Capua
- Flatfoot in Hong Kong (1975) as Inspector Rizzo
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
- Der große Preis (1974) as Self
- Am laufenden Band (1974) as Self - Guest
- Watch Out, We're Mad (1974) as Ben
- The Two Missionaries (1974) as Padre Pedro De Leon
- The Knock Out Cop (1973) as Inspector Rizzo
- Even Angels Eat Beans (1973) as Charlie Smith
- All the Way Boys (1972) as Salud
- It Can Be Done Amigo (1972) as Hiram Coburn
- Black Turin (1972) as Rosario Rao
- A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die (1972) as Eli Sampson
- Trinity Is Still My Name (1971) as Bambino
- Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971) as Diomede / Godfrey
- Blackie the Pirate (1971) as Skull
- They Call Me Trinity (1970) as Bambino
- They Call Me Trinity (1970) Stunts
- The Fifth Day of Peace (1970) as Jelinek
- Boot Hill (1969) as Hutch Bessy
- The 5-Man Army (1969) as Mesito
- Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die! (1968) as O'Bannion
- Ace High (1968) as Hutch Bessy
- Beyond the Law (1968) as James Cooper
- God Forgives... I Don't! (1967) as Hutch Bessy
- Das aktuelle Sportstudio (1963) as self
- Stars in the Ring (1959) as Self - Guest
- Hannibal (1959) as Rutario
- Aktuelle Schaubude (1957) as Self
- A Farewell to Arms (1957) as Carabinieri
- Il cocco di mamma (1957) as Oscar
- Was bin ich? (1955) as Self
- A Hero of Our Times (1955) as Fernando
- Human Torpedoes (1954) as Magrini
- Quo Vadis (1951) as Imperial Guard (uncredited)
- Quel fantasma di mio marito (1950) as Swimmer (uncredited)
- Bambi (1948) as Self