Lou Castel
Biography
Lou Castel is a male actor born on May 28, 1943, in Bogotá, Colombia. He is known for his work in Italian films and European cinema. Castel's career in Italy was disrupted in the early 1970s, but he later had a long career as a character actor. He is also known for his role in the film "On the Piazza of the Sleeping Station" where he played the character Bill Tate.
Career overview
Lou Castel is a Swedish actor known for his work in Italian films. He was born on May 28, 1943, in Bogotá, Colombia. Castel's career in Italy was disrupted in the early 1970s due to his far-left activism. Despite this setback, he went on to have a long career as a character actor in European cinema.
Castel's acting credits number over 120, showcasing his versatility in various European film roles. His work in the European film industry spanned multiple decades, solidifying his position as a character actor in the region.
Castel's acting career has been marked by his ability to adapt to different roles and genres, contributing to his longevity in the industry. His work in European cinema has been notable, with a career that has endured despite the disruption caused by his activism in the early 1970s.
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Full Filmography
122 titles- Marx Can Wait (2021) as Alessandro / Giovanni / Pippo (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1968 The Braibanti Trial (2020) as Self
- Drive Me Home (2019) as Karl
- Paris Is Us (2019)
- Look Up (2018) as Baobab
- I Feel Good (2018) as Grégory (le costaud)
- Les rues de Pantin (2016)
- A Pugni Chiusi (2016) as Self
- Die Geschlechtskriegerinnen (2015) as Frank Ewington
- Earth (2015)
- Jour et nuit, delle donne e degli uomini perduti (2014)
- The Nun (2013) as Baron de Lasson
- La lapidation de Saint Étienne (2013)
- Gare du Nord (2013) as Ali, tramp
- Hotel de l'Univers (2013)
- Everyday Objects (2013) as Daniel
- Home Sweet Home (2012)
- A Girl Named Yssabeau (2012) as Physician
- Eye of the Astronomer (2012) as The old astronomer
- Dr. Ketel - Der Schatten von Neukölln (2011) as Dr. Wissmann
- Medea Miracle (2011) as Créon
- Nuits transparentes (2011)
- Assoud et les fantômes de La Havane (2008)
- La rabbia (2008) as Spazzino
- Little Red Riding Hood (2008) as Zack Wolf
- Heartbeat Detector (2007) as Arie Neumann
- 1, 2, 3, Whiteout (2007)
- Le corps sublime (2007)
- Horezon (2006)
- L'Opération de la dernière chance (2006) as Vladimir Cosmos
- El Cantor (2005) as Clovis Fishermann
- Jean-Jacques (2005) as Jean-Jacques
- A Need for Change: The Making of 'Fists in the Pocket' (2005) as Self
- I Want Something And I Do Not Know What (2004) as Rabbin
- Tiresia (2003) as Charles
- Bungalow (2002)
- Nude, Descending... (2002) as Marcel
- Promenaux (2002)
- Clement (2001) as François
- Assoud le Buffle (2001)
- About Special Effects (2001)
- Love (1999)
- Life Doesn't Scare Me (1999) as A teacher
- Louise (Take 2) (1999) as Louise's Father
- Amours décolorées (1998)
- Sinon, oui (1997)
- Sorrisi asmatici: fiori del destino (1997) as Vent
- Little Girls (1997) as Geography Teacher
- Irma Vep (1996) as José Mirano
- Three Lives and Only One Death (1996) as Bum #1
- Encore (1996) as Metro salesman
- The Birth of Love (1993) as Paul
- Fish Soup (1992) as Franco
- Manila paloma blanca (1992) as Guido
- Assolto per aver commesso il fatto (1992) as Hartman
- Year of the Gun (1991) as Round Faced Man
- Arizona Road (1991) as McDonaldson
- Sweet War, Farewell (1991) as Adult Silvano
- Perduta (1991) as Narratore
- Flight from Paradise (1990) as Oleg
- Saint Paul's Bride (1990)
- Gli angeli del potere (1990) as Josef, Maria's husband
- Oceano (1989) as Don Julian
- What Time Is It? (1989) as il pescatore muto
- Rorret (1988) as Joseph Rorret
- Avec Mariola (1987) as Self
- Man on Fire (1987) as Violente
- Nanou (1987) as Italian activist
- Couple (1986) as Self
- Fraulein (1986) as André
- Paradise Hotel (1986) as Tramp
- Treasure Island (1986) as Doctor / Father
- She Spent So Many Hours Under the Sun Lamps (1985) as Marie's friend
- Trauma (1984) as Le Maitre
- Campo Europa (1984) as Silvio
- Love Is the Beginning of All Terror (1984) as Traugott
- The Eyes, the Mouth (1982) as Giovanni Pallidissimi / Pippo Pallidissimi
- Cinématon XIII (1981) as N°129
- Parano (1981) as Michel
- Shadow (1980) as Renato
- Killer Nun (1979) as Peter
- Flesh Color (1978) as le psychiatre
- Obscene Desire (1978) as Father Clark
- Violanta (1978) as Silver
- The American Friend (1977) as Rodolphe
- Change of Sex (1977) as Durán
- Pigs Have Wings (1977) as Marcello
- Closet Children (1977) as Nicola
- Mr. Mean (1977) as Huberto
- Could It Happen Here? (1977) as Marco
- The Cassandra Crossing (1976) as Swedish Terrorist
- Pure as a Lily (1976) as Luciano
- Dear Michele (1976) as Osvaldo
- C.I.A. Secret Story (1975) as Sgt. Leon
- The Nada Gang (1974) as D'Arey
- Voyage to Grand Tartarie (1974)
- A Stranger Came by Train (1974)
- Output (1974) as Gorski
- The Scarlet Letter (1973) as Rev. Dimmesdale
- Planet Venus (1972)
- Who Killed the Prosecutor and Why? (1972) as Carlo
- Stress (1971) as Gilberto
- Beware of a Holy Whore (1971) as Jeff
- In the Name of the Father (1971) as Salvatore, a servant
- Policeman (1971)
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Jorek
- Matalo! (Kill Him) (1970) as Ray / Todd
- With What Love, With How Much Love (1970) as Ernesto
- Nailed Lips (1970) as Carmelo La Manna
- Paranoia (1969) as Peter Donovan
- Come Play With Me (1968) as Alvise
- Lucrezia (1968) as Cesare Borgia
- The Protagonists (1968) as Taddeu
- Galileo (1968) as padre Charles
- A Bullet for the General (1967) as Bill Tate
- Kill and Pray (1967) as 'Requiescant'
- Transfert per Camera verso Virulentia (1967) as Self
- Francis of Assisi (1966) as Francesco d'Assisi
- Fists in the Pocket (1965) as Alessandro
- The Leopard (1963) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Just in Time Director
- High Grounds as Mr. Pirotte
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lou Castel best known for?
Lou Castel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Space Patrol Hopper (1965), Clement (2001), Irma Vep (1996), Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983).
When and where was Lou Castel born?
Lou Castel was born on May 28, 1943 in Bogotá, Colombia.
How many credits does Lou Castel have?
Lou Castel has accumulated over 122 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2021.
What is Lou Castel's background in cinema and television?
Lou Castel is a male actor born on May 28, 1943, in Bogotá, Colombia. He is known for his work in Italian films and European cinema. Castel's career in Italy was disrupted in the early 1970s, but he later had a long career as a character actor. He is also known for his role in the film "On the Piazza of the Sleeping St...
Lou Castel by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Fists in the Pocket (1965) as Alessandro — aged about 22
- The Leopard (1963) as Party Guest (uncredited) — aged about 20
- The American Friend (1977) as Rodolphe — aged about 34
- Irma Vep (1996) as José Mirano — aged about 53
- A Bullet for the General (1967) as Bill Tate — aged about 24
- The Cassandra Crossing (1976) as Swedish Terrorist — aged about 33
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