Dan Vadis
Biography
Dan Vadis was born Constantine Daniel Vafiadis on January 3, 1938, in Shanghai, China. He was a Chinese-born American actor of Greek descent, known for his lead roles in many Italian films made in the 1960s. During his career, he accumulated 24 known acting credits. He was married to Sharon Jessup. Dan Vadis passed away on June 11, 1987, at the age of 49, in Lancaster, California, United States.
Career overview
Dan Vadis was born Constantine Daniel Vafiadis on January 3, 1938, in Shanghai, China. He was a Chinese-born American actor of Greek descent. During his career, he became famous for his lead roles in many Italian films made in the 1960s. His acting work contributed to a known credit total of twenty-four items on the movie database.
In his personal life, he was married to Sharon Jessup. Dan Vadis passed away on June 11, 1987, at the age of forty-nine in Lancaster, California, United States.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- The Seven Magnificent Gladiators (1983) as Nicerote
- Any Which Way You Can (1980) as Frank
- Bronco Billy (1980) as Chief Big Eagle
- Mr. Horn (1979) as Gene Laughoff
- Every Which Way but Loose (1978) as Frank, Assistant Head Biker
- The White Buffalo (1977) as Tall Man (uncredited)
- The Gauntlet (1977) as Biker
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Cardwell
- High Plains Drifter (1973) as Dan Carlin
- Cahill: United States Marshal (1973) as Brownie
- God Will Forgive My Pistol (1969) as Deputy Jason Martin
- The Scalphunters (1968) as Yuma
- The Stranger Returns (1967) as En Plein
- Fort Yuma Gold (1966) as Riggs
- Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick (1966) as King
- Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick (1966) Choreographer
- Degueyo (1966) as Ramon
- Spartacus and the Ten Gladiators (1964) as Roccia
- Hercules the Invincible (1964) as Hercules
- Triumph of the Ten Gladiators (1964) as Roccia
- Hercules vs. the Giant Warriors (1964) as Ercole
- Zorikan The Barbarian (1964) as Zorikan
- The Pirates of the Mississippi (1963) as Blackfoot
- The Ten Gladiators (1963) as Roccia
- Colossus of the Arena (1962) as Sidon
- The Rebel Gladiators (1962) as Ursus
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dan Vadis best known for?
Dan Vadis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Any Which Way You Can (1980), Bronco Billy (1980), Every Which Way but Loose (1978), The White Buffalo (1977).
When and where was Dan Vadis born?
Dan Vadis was born on January 3, 1938 in Shanghai, China. They passed away on June 11, 1987.
How many credits does Dan Vadis have?
Dan Vadis has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 1983.
What is Dan Vadis's background in cinema and television?
Dan Vadis was born Constantine Daniel Vafiadis on January 3, 1938, in Shanghai, China. He was a Chinese-born American actor of Greek descent, known for his lead roles in many Italian films made in the 1960s. During his career, he accumulated 24 known acting credits. He was married to Sharon Jessup. Dan Vadis passed awa...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Cardwell — aged about 37
- High Plains Drifter (1973) as Dan Carlin — aged about 35
- The Gauntlet (1977) as Biker — aged about 39
- The Scalphunters (1968) as Yuma — aged about 30
- Bronco Billy (1980) as Chief Big Eagle — aged about 42
- Fort Yuma Gold (1966) as Riggs — aged about 28
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