Giuliano Gemma
Biography
Giuliano Gemma was an Italian actor born in Rome on September 2, 1938, and he passed away on October 1, 2013, at the age of 75. He is also known by the alias Montgomery Wood. He is best known internationally for his work and leading roles in Spaghetti Westerns. Initially working as a stuntman after coming to the Cinecittà film studios, he was offered real acting parts by director Duccio Tessari, beginning with the film Arrivano i titani in 1962. His notable film performances include the title character in Duccio Tessari's A Pistol for Ringo, Captain Montgomery Brown and Ringo in The Return of Ringo, the title character in Arizona Colt, Scott Mary in Day of Anger, and Michael California Random in California.
Career overview
Giuliano Gemma was an Italian actor born in Rome on September 2, 1938, and he passed away on October 1, 2013, at the age of seventy-five. He is also known by the name Montgomery Wood. Before starting his career as an actor, he worked as a stuntman after coming to the Cinecittà film studios in Rome, utilizing his physical fitness before receiving his first real acting parts.
Internationally, he was best known as a leading man for his work in Spaghetti Westerns. Some of his notable performances include starring as the title character in Duccio Tessari's A Pistol for Ringo in 1965, and appearing as Captain Montgomery Brown and Ringo in Tessari's 1965 film The Return of Ringo. His other notable Spaghetti Western roles include starring as the title character in Michele Lupo's Arizona Colt in 1966, playing Scott Mary in Tonino Valerii's Day of Anger in 1967, and portraying Michael California Random in Lupo's California in 1977. Gemma also starred in other Spaghetti Westerns such as Blood for a Silver Dollar and Wanted.
Starting with the film Arrivano i titani in 1962, he was offered real acting parts by director Duccio Tessari. Throughout his career, Gemma also made an appearance in Luchino Visconti's work.
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98 titles- Vera (2023) as Self (archival footage)
- To Rome with Love (2012) as Hotel Manager
- L'ultimo gattopardo - Ritratto di Goffredo Lombardo (2010) as Self
- Franco Cristaldi e il suo cinema Paradiso (2009)
- Pompeii (2007) as Tito
- L'inchiesta - Anno Domini XXXIII (2007) as Saulo
- The Final Inquiry (2007) as Saulo
- Butta la luna (2006)
- Pope John Paul II (2005) as Dr. Joaquín Navarro-Valls
- Il Capitano (2005) as Colonel Fioravanti
- La bambina dalle mani sporche (2005) as Procuratore Concato
- Mad Love (2001) as De Veyre
- Un uomo perbene (1999) as Avvocato Alberto Dall'Ora
- First On The Rope (1999) as Mr. Ruspoli
- Desert of Fire (1997) as Emir Tafud
- Desert of Fire (1997) as Emir Tafud
- Un bel dì vedremo (1996) as Gianfranco
- Una storia italiana (1993)
- La moglie nella cornice (1991) as Alberto Fortis
- Ya no hay hombres (1991)
- Florence My Love (1991)
- The Betrothed (1990) as Il Gringo
- Dagli Appennini alle Ande (1990) as Vittorio Vigano
- Rally (1989) as Alain Costa
- The Opponent (1988) as Martin Duranti
- Châteauroux district (1987) as Greg Norman
- Al acecho (1987) as Roca
- Let's Hope It's a Girl (1986) as Nardoni
- Caccia al ladro d'autore (1985) as Capitano Maffei
- Tex and the Lord of the Deep (1985) as Tex Willer
- Claretta (1984) as Marcello Petacci
- Circle of Passions (1983) as Anthony Tursi
- Pájaros de ciudad (1983)
- Tenebre (1982) as Detective Germani
- The Odd Squad (1982) as Lt. Joe Kirby
- La baraonda (1980) as Federico Salvi
- The Warning (1980) as Commissario Antonio Baresi
- Operation Leopard (1980) as Adjudant-chef Federico
- A Man on His Knees (1979) as Nino Peralta
- The Biggest Battle (1978) as Capitano Martin Scott
- Silver Saddle (1978) as Roy Blood
- Closed Circuit (1978) as Il pistolero
- Corleone (1978) as Vito Gargano
- Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti (1977)
- California (1977) as Michael 'California' Random
- I Am the Law (1977) as Mori
- Safari Express (1976) as John Baxter
- The Desert of the Tartars (1976) as Mattis
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Africa Express (1975) as John Baxter
- The White, The Yellow, and The Black (1975) as Blanc de Blanc / Stetson
- Somewhere Beyond Love (1974) as Nullo Branzi
- Charleston (1974) as Sunny Abernati
- Even Angels Eat Beans (1973) as Sonny
- Il maschio ruspante (1973) as Romolo
- The Magnificent Dare Devil (1973) as Rudy Patti
- Ben & Charlie (1972) as Ben Bellew
- The Master Touch (1972) as Marco
- Long Live Robin Hood (1971) as Robin Hood
- The Smugglers (1971) as Vladek
- When Women Had Tails (1970) as Ulli
- Corbari (1970) as Silvio Corbari
- Alive or Preferably Dead (1969) as Monty Mulligan
- The Price of Power (1969) as Bill Willer
- Blow Hot, Blow Cold (1969) as Giulio
- A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof (1968) as Billy Boy aka Tim Hawkins
- The Bastard (1968) as Jason
- Day of Anger (1967) as Scott Mary
- Long Days of Vengeance (1967) as Ted Barnett
- Wanted (1967) as Gary Ryan
- Kiss Kiss... Bang Bang (1966) as Kirk Warren
- Fort Yuma Gold (1966) as Gary Diamond
- Arizona Colt (1966) as Arizona Colt
- Angelique: The Road to Versailles (1965) as Nicolas, alias Calembredaine
- A Pistol for Ringo (1965) as Ringo
- Blood for a Silver Dollar (1965) as Gary O'Hara
- The Return of Ringo (1965) as Capt. Montgomery Brown / 'Ringo'
- Adiós Gringo (1965) as Brent Landers
- Erik the Viking (1965) as Erik
- La ragazzola (1965) as Raoul
- Angelique (1964) as Nicolas Merlot
- The Two Gladiators (1964) as Orazio
- Revolt of the Praetorians (1964) as Cocceio Nerva
- Hercules Against the Sons of the Sun (1964) as Prince Maytha
- The Leopard (1963) as Garibaldi's General
- Scheherazade (1963) as Didier
- The Shortest Day (1963) as Soldato (uncredited)
- Goliath and the Sins of Babylon (1963) as Xandros
- Boccaccio '70 (1962) as Hercules (segment "La riffa") (uncredited)
- My Son, the Hero (1962) as Krios
- I Love, You Love (1962) as Giovane in spiaggia
- Battle of the Worlds (1961) as Moran
- Messalina (1960) as Marcello
- Ben-Hur (1959) as Roman Officer with Messala (uncredited)
- Hercules Unchained (1959) as Melanippo (uncredited)
- My Wife's Enemy (1959) as Figlio di Nando Terenzi
- You're on Your Own (1959) as Pugile (uncredited)
- Venice, the Moon and You (1958) as Brando, giovane gondoliere nella sala da ballo
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Giuliano Gemma best known for?
Giuliano Gemma is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including To Rome with Love (2012), The Cincinnati Kid (1965), The Betrothed (1990), Tenebre (1982).
When and where was Giuliano Gemma born?
Giuliano Gemma was born on September 2, 1938 in Rome, Italy. They passed away on October 1, 2013.
How many credits does Giuliano Gemma have?
Giuliano Gemma has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2023.
What is Giuliano Gemma's background in cinema and television?
Giuliano Gemma was an Italian actor born in Rome on September 2, 1938, and he passed away on October 1, 2013, at the age of 75. He is also known by the alias Montgomery Wood. He is best known internationally for his work and leading roles in Spaghetti Westerns. Initially working as a stuntman after coming to the Cineci...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Betrothed (1990) as Il Gringo — aged about 51
- Ben-Hur (1959) as Roman Officer with Messala (uncredited) — aged about 20
- The Leopard (1963) as Garibaldi's General — aged about 24
- Corleone (1978) as Vito Gargano — aged about 39
- Scheherazade (1963) as Didier — aged about 24
- Day of Anger (1967) as Scott Mary — aged about 28
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