Mike Monty
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 23, 1936 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
- Died
- August 4, 2006
- Active Years
- 1972–2006 (35 Years)
- Total Credits
- 59 credits in database
Biography
Mike Monty, born Michael O'Donahue on October 23, 1936, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was an expatriate American actor and writer. He left the United States and settled in Italy in the mid-sixties, where he maintained a low-key career as a supporting player in numerous B-movies, often appearing uncredited in spaghetti westerns and horror movies. During the 1970s, he also appeared in several soft-porn exploitation movies. In the early eighties, he relocated to the Philippines, significantly boosting his career by appearing in many locally produced B or Z-grade actioners shot in the archipelago. Known for 59 known credits on the Movie Database, Monty died on August 4, 2006, at the age of 69 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Career overview
Mike Monty, born Michael O'Donahue on October 23, 1936, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was an expatriate American actor and writer. He also went by the name Mike Mon. In the mid-sixties, or the early 1960s according to some accounts, Monty left the United States and settled in Italy. There, he established a low-key and modest career as a supporting player and character actor, frequently appearing in uncredited roles. His early Italian film work included various B-movies such as spaghetti westerns and horror movies. During the 1970s, he expanded his filmography by appearing in several soft-porn exploitation movies, also referred to as sexploitation films.
In the early eighties, Monty relocated to the Philippines after falling in love with the region. This move significantly boosted his career, leading to roles in numerous films shot in the archipelago. Most of the movies from this period were B or Z-grade actioners, occasionally produced locally for export. Among his known credits as an actor and writer are the films Bloodline from 1979, Blood Debts from 1985, and Movie in Action from 1987. Throughout his career, Monty accumulated 59 known acting credits on The Movie Database.
Monty passed away on August 4, 2006, at the age of 69 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
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Full Filmography
59 titles- The Jail: The Women's Hell (2006) as The Sadist
- Cannibal World (2004) as Father Schroeder (uncredited)
- The Labyrinth of Love (1994) as Chang Sun
- Spiando Simona (1994)
- Beyond the Call of Duty (1992) as Soldier (uncredited)
- Eternal Fist (1992)
- Fighting Spirit (1992) as Drunk
- The 13th Mission (1992)
- Blowback: Love & Death (1991) as Wildcat
- Blood Chase (1991) as Ross Anderson
- The Black Cobra 3 (1990) as Capt. Phillips
- Last Flight To Hell (1990) as Vincent Duggan
- Sudden Thunder (1990) as Mike Gray
- Black Cobra II (1989) as Brennan
- Above the War (1989) as General Stark
- Zombie Flesh Eaters 2 (1988) as General Morton (uncredited)
- Cop Game (1988) as Maj. Harriman
- The Commander (1988) as Stone
- Whiteforce (1988) as Stynes
- Last Platoon (1988) as Captain Marden
- The Last American Soldier (1988) as Colonel Brandt
- The Trident Force (1988) as SAS Officer
- The Firing Line (1988) as Daniel Rodriguez
- Phantom Raiders (1988) as Colonel Marshall
- Mannigan's Force (1988) as General Alfuero
- Eye of the Eagle (1987) as Col. Stark
- Double Target (1987) as Col. Waters
- Strike Commando (1987) as Major Harriman
- Dog Tags (1987) as Captain Newport
- Tough Cops (1987) as Chief Caruso (as Michael Monty)
- Phantom Soldiers (1987)
- Silk (1986) as Frampton
- Emmanuelle Goes to Cannes (1986)
- No Dead Heroes (1986) as Chief of the C.I.A.
- Forgotten Warrior (1986) as Lt.Col. Harris
- Jungle Raiders (1985) as Professor Lansky
- Commando Leopard (1985) as Major on Train (uncredited)
- Blood Debts (1985) as Bill
- Ninja Warriors (1985) as Capt. Henry Marlowe
- Deadringer (1985) as Charlie
- Heroes for Hire (1984) as Professor Arlington
- Slash (1984) as Major Andrew Scott
- Ninja's Force (1984)
- Raiders of Atlantis (1983) as George
- The Last Blood (1983) as Captain Bolen
- The Island of the Bloody Plantation (1983) as Camabal
- Fireback (1983) as Police Chief
- Rescue Team (1983) as Frank Coleman
- Emmanuelle 3 (1980) as Mike
- Pleasure Island (1980) as Mike
- A Very Special Woman (1979)
- Traveling Companions (1978) as Mike (uncredited)
- Forbidden Erotica (1978) as Masseure
- Achtung! The Desert Tigers (1977) as Max
- The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance (1977) as Gregory's son - scene in the fisher hut (uncredited)
- The Erotic Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1976) as The Ape
- Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks (1974) as Paisan
- His Colt, Himself, His Revenge (1973) as Indian
- The French Sex Murders (1972) as Detective
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mike Monty best known for?
Mike Monty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Jail: The Women's Hell (2006), The Labyrinth of Love (1994), Zombie Flesh Eaters 2 (1988), The Trident Force (1988).
When and where was Mike Monty born?
Mike Monty was born on October 23, 1936 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. They passed away on August 4, 2006.
How many credits does Mike Monty have?
Mike Monty has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2006.
What is Mike Monty's background in cinema and television?
Mike Monty, born Michael O'Donahue on October 23, 1936, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was an expatriate American actor and writer. He left the United States and settled in Italy in the mid-sixties, where he maintained a low-key career as a supporting player in numerous B-movies, often appearing uncredited in spaghetti wes...
Mike Monty by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Jail: The Women's Hell (2006) as The Sadist — aged about 69
- The Labyrinth of Love (1994) as Chang Sun — aged about 57
- Zombie Flesh Eaters 2 (1988) as General Morton (uncredited) — aged about 51
- Raiders of Atlantis (1983) as George — aged about 46
- Double Target (1987) as Col. Waters — aged about 50
- The Trident Force (1988) as SAS Officer — aged about 51
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