George Eastman
Biography
George Eastman was an Italian actor and screenwriter. He was born Luigi Montefiori on August 16, 1942, in Genoa, Italy. Eastman took the alias "George Eastman" when he began working in the film industry. He was known for his collaborations with director Joe D'Amato and was often cast as the villain in Italian B-cinema films. Eastman was 6'9" tall, which contributed to his frequent casting in villainous roles. He appeared in at least 108 films and television shows throughout his career. Eastman passed away on May 20, 2026, at the age of 83.
Career overview
George Eastman was an Italian actor born Luigi Montefiori on August 16, 1942. He is known for his work in Italian B-movies, particularly in the late 1960s and early 1970s. During this period, he took the Americanized alias "George Eastman" when cast as a "heavy" in many spaghetti westerns.
Eastman's career as an actor spanned multiple decades, with a notable collaboration with director Joe D'Amato. He became a regular performer in many movies directed by D'Amato, often cast as the villain due to his height. Eastman's tall stature, standing at 6'9", made him a familiar face in Italian B-cinema, particularly in the early 1980s.
George Eastman is also known for his work on the 1972 film The Call of the Wild, directed by Ken Annakin, in which he played the role of a villain alongside Charlton Heston. Eastman's acting credits total 108, with a significant portion of his work consisting of collaborations with Joe D'Amato.
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Full Filmography
130 titles- The Unassuming Journeyman: The Exploitation Express of Ferdinando Baldi (2025)
- Nightmare Delirium (2024) as self
- Shoot Me: The Real Story of the Italian Texas Gladiators (2024) as self
- Two Meters of Fear: A Featurette by Eugenio Ercolani (2024) as self
- Joe, the Monster and Me (2024) as self
- When Luigi met George (2024) as self
- The Grim Reaper (2024) as self
- Anthropophagus II (2023) Original Film Writer
- I'm Not a Guru (2023) as self
- Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- The Ballad of Ben & Charlie (2021) as self
- After the Bomb (2021) as self
- The Other Side of the Mirror (2019) as self
- The Return of the Grim Reaper (2018) as self
- Don't Fear the Man-Eater (2018) as self
- The Absurd Files (2017) as self
- Omega Rising: Remembering Joe D'Amato (2017) as Self
- The Eastman Chronicles (2017)
- Ari & Me (2017) as self
- Stories from the Bathtub (2016) as self
- Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten (2013) as Jacko (archive footage)
- Caldo criminale (2010) Teleplay
- Tales from the Rails (2009) as self
- I Will Return (2009) Teleplay
- Fuga per la libertà - L'aviatore (2008) Writer
- Io ti assolvo (2008) Writer
- The Heart in the Well (2005) Teleplay
- Spilling Their Guts: An Interview with Zora Kerova and George Eastman (2005) as self
- How to Get Action Into Truth (2005) as self
- Christmas Rematch (2004) as Stefano Bertoni
- White Uno (2001) Teleplay
- Uno Bianca (2001) Idea
- Uno Bianca (2001) Script
- Uno Bianca (2001) Story
- Uno Bianca (2001) Writer
- Uno Bianca (2001) Screenplay
- Porno Holocaust - Die Filme des Joe D'Amato (2001) as (archive footage)
- Joe D'Amato Totally Uncut: The Horror Experience (2001) as Self
- Joe D'Amato Totally Uncut - The Erotic Experience (1999) as Self
- Tower of the First Born (1998) Story
- Desert of Fire (1997) Writer
- Al centro dell'area di rigore (1996) as Tulipano
- The Maharaja's Daughter (1995) Writer
- Rabid Dogs (1995) as Trentadue
- Beyond Justice (1992) Writer
- The Law of the Desert (1991) Writer
- Metamorphosis (1990) as Man in the office
- Metamorphosis (1990) Writer
- Metamorphosis (1990) Director
- On a Moonlit Night (1989) as Zaccarias
- Delirium: Photo of Gioia (1987) as Alex
- The Barbarians (1987) as Jacko
- Stage Fright (1987) as Irving Wallace (mask scenes only)
- Stage Fright (1987) Screenplay
- Polar (1987)
- Hands of Steel (1986) as Raul Morales
- Detective School Dropouts (1986) as Bruno Falcone
- Christmas Present (1986) as Stefano Bertoni
- King David (1985) as Goliath
- Blastfighter (1984) as Tom
- Ironmaster (1983) as Vood
- 2020 Texas Gladiators (1983) Writer
- 2020 Texas Gladiators (1983) Director
- 2020 Texas Gladiators (1983) Story
- The New Barbarians (1983) as One
- 2019: After the Fall of New York (1983) as Big Ape
- Endgame (1983) as Kurt Karnak
- Emanuelle's Perverse Outburst (1983) as Jacob (archive footage)
- Caligula: The Untold Story (1982) Writer
- 1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982) as Golem
- Absurd (1981) as Mikos Stenopolis
- Absurd (1981) Writer
- Porno Holocaust (1981) as Dr. Lemoir
- Porno Holocaust (1981) Writer
- Anthropophagous (1980) as Klaus Wortmann / Antropophagus
- Anthropophagous (1980) Screenplay
- Anthropophagous (1980) Story
- Anthropophagous (1980) Producer
- Terror Express (1980) Writer
- Erotic Nights of the Living Dead (1980) as Larry O'Hara
- Hard Sensation (1980) as Clyde
- Exotic Malice (1980) as Voyakis
- Erotic Nights of the Living Dead (1980) Screenplay
- Exotic Malice (1980) Writer
- Erotic Nights of the Living Dead (1980) Story
- Hard Sensation (1980) Writer
- The Great Alligator (1979) Story
- Escape from Women's Prison (1978) Writer
- The Exhibitionist (1978) Writer
- American Fever (1978) Writer
- Emanuelle Around the World (1977) as Guru Shanti
- That Strange Desire to Love (1977) as Rocco
- That Strange Desire to Love (1977) Writer
- Sawed-Off Shotgun (1977) Screenplay
- Dog Lay Afternoon (1976) Writer
- Keoma (1976) Screenplay
- Keoma (1976) Story
- Vow of Chastity (1976) Story
- Vow of Chastity (1976) Screenplay
- House of Pleasure for Women (1976) as Simbad (as Luigi Montefiori)
- Blood and Bullets (1976) as Dan Caputo
- Love Sacrifice (1976) Story
- Celestina (1976) as Calisto (as Luigi Montefiori)
- Emanuelle and Françoise (1975) as Carlo
- Red Coat (1975) Writer
- The Tiger From the River Kwai (1975) as James
- Trouble in Istamboel (1974) as Johnny Valenti / Merdiven
- Baba Yaga (1973) as Arno Treves
- Scalawag (1973) as Don Aragon
- The Three Musketeers of the West (1973) as MacAthos
- The Call of the Wild (1972) as Black Burton
- Ben & Charlie (1972) as Charlie Logan
- Ben & Charlie (1972) Screenplay
- Bastard, Go and Kill (1971) as Chaco
- Vendetta at Dawn (1971) as Doctor George Benton
- The Unholy Four (1970) as Hondo
- The Unholy Four (1970) Writer
- Boot Hill (1969) as Baby Doll
- Satyricon (1969) as Minotauro
- Bootleggers (1969) as McGowan - L'Irlandese
- Django, Prepare a Coffin (1968) as Lucas
- OSS 117 Murder for Sale (1968) as Karas
- Hate Thy Neighbor (1968) as Gary Stevens
- The Belle Starr Story (1968) as Blackie
- The Last Killer (1967) as Ramón / Chico
- Poker with Pistols (1967) as Lucas
- Django Kills Softly (1967) as Django
- The Cobra (1967) as Crane
- Django Shoots First (1966) as Jeff Kluster (uncredited)
- My Name Is Pecos (1966)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George Eastman best known for?
George Eastman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ari & Me (2017), Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten (2013), Musashi (2003), Musashi (2003).
When and where was George Eastman born?
George Eastman was born on August 16, 1942 in Genoa, Liguria, Italy. They passed away on May 20, 2026.
How many credits does George Eastman have?
George Eastman has accumulated over 130 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2025.
What is George Eastman's background in cinema and television?
George Eastman was an Italian actor and screenwriter. He was born Luigi Montefiori on August 16, 1942, in Genoa, Italy. Eastman took the alias "George Eastman" when he began working in the film industry. He was known for his collaborations with director Joe D'Amato and was often cast as the villain in Italian B-cinema ...
George Eastman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ari & Me (2017) as self — aged about 74
- Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten (2013) as Jacko (archive footage) — aged about 70
- Satyricon (1969) as Minotauro — aged about 26
- Stage Fright (1987) as Irving Wallace (mask scenes only) — aged about 44
- The Unholy Four (1970) as Hondo — aged about 27
- Django, Prepare a Coffin (1968) as Lucas — aged about 25
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