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Nello Pazzafini

Acting Born May 15, 1934 Died Nov 27, 1997 Rome, Lazio, Italy 150 credits
150
Total Credits
1958–1989
32 Years Career Span
52
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Nello Pazzafini was an Italian actor, former stuntman, and soccer player who was known for portraying violent and unsympathetic characters. Born in Rome, Lazio, Italy, on May 15, 1934, he was also known by several alternative names, including Giovanni Pazzafini, Giovanni Pazzofin, John Carey, نلو پاتزافینی, Giovanni Nello Pazzafini, and Nat Williams. Pazzafini had 146 known acting credits on the Movie Database. He passed away on November 27, 1997, at the age of 63.

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Career

Career overview

Nello Pazzafini was an Italian actor, former stuntman, and soccer player who was known for portraying violent and unsympathetic characters. Born in Rome, Lazio, Italy on May 15, 1934, he built an extensive filmography throughout his career, accumulating 146 known acting credits on The Movie Database.

Throughout his professional life, the actor was credited under several alternative names, including Giovanni Pazzafini, Giovanni Pazzofin, John Carey, Giovanni Nello Pazzafini, Nat Williams, and in Persian script. His work spanned a multitude of appearances in film and television productions, establishing him as a recognizable face in cinema, particularly for his antagonistic roles.

Pazzafini passed away on November 27, 1997, at the age of 63 in his home country. His legacy in the film industry remains tied to his prolific output as a character actor and his background in stunts and athletics.

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Known for

Film

The Barbarians

as Jacko's Man
Film

Ladyhawke

as Fornac's Man (uncredited)
Film

The Alcove

as The Gardener
Film

Double Trouble

as Don Tango
Film

The Blade Master

as Wallon
Film

Ator, the Fighting Eagle

as Bardek
Film

Banana Joe

as Torcillo's Truck Driver
Film

Bomber

as Bar's Client (uncredited)
Film

Vieni avanti cretino

as Il barista Gargiulo (as Giovanni Pazzafini)
Film

The Salamander

as Manzini's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Film

City of Women

as Roberto Padone (uncredited)
Film

Contraband

as Traitor

Frequent co-stars

Benito Stefanelli 4 shared titles
Gino Marturano 4 shared titles
Giovanni Cianfriglia 3 shared titles
Massimo Righi 3 shared titles
Bud Spencer 3 shared titles
Tomas Milian 3 shared titles
Antonio Casas 3 shared titles
Brad Harris 2 shared titles
Gia Sandri 2 shared titles
Sandro Dori 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Miami Cops
The Barbarians
Il Bi e il Ba
LadyhawkeThe Alcove
Double Trouble
EndgameThe Blade MasterIronmasterYor: The Hunter from the Future
Ator, the Fighting EagleBanana JoeBankers Also Have SoulsBomberVieni avanti cretino
The SalamanderManolestaFear in the City
City of WomenContrabandLa Cage aux Folles IIUna vacanza bestiale
Saturday, Sunday and FridayAssassination on the TiberAssassination on the Tiber · StuntsA Man on His KneesRiavanti… Marsch!
They Called Him BulldozerThe Highschool Girl Repeating ClassConvoy BustersL'ultimo guappo
A Man Called MagnumStunt SquadA Man Called BladeBrothers Till We DieMad Dog Killer
The Second Tragic FantozziConfessions of a Lady CopHit SquadRulers of the CitySex with a Smile
Fantozzi: White Collar BluesFantozzi: White Collar Blues · StuntsLoaded GunsConvoy BuddiesLegend of the Sea Wolf
Almost HumanSuper Stooges vs the Wonder WomenPlaying the FieldCarambola!The Crazy Bunch
The Knock Out CopGiovannona Long-ThighMean Frank and Crazy TonyHigh CrimeCounselor at Crime
Seven Blood-Stained OrchidsNights of BoccaccioBen & CharliePoppea: A Prostitute in Service of the EmperorHis Name Was Holy Ghost
Long Live Robin HoodConfessions of a Police CaptainThe Man with Icy EyesThey Call Him CemeteryVendetta at Dawn
Red Hot ShotSartana's Here... Trade Your Pistol for a CoffinSlaughter on the Khyber Pass
Poppea's Hot NightsThe Battle of El AlameinDeath on High MountainGangster's LawBootleggers
Find a Place to DieA Long Ride from HellRun, Man, RunWestern, Italian StyleKiller Adios
Face to FaceThe Big GundownKiller Caliber .32Days of ViolenceAnyone Can Play
Fort Yuma GoldSecret Agent Super DragonArizona ColtAgent 3S3, Massacre in the SunZorro il ribelle
Blood for a Silver DollarAdiós GringoMission to CaracasSnow JobGoliath at the Conquest of Damascus
The Revenge of the GladiatorsHercules Against RomeThe Long Hair of DeathZorikan The Barbarian3 Avengers
Goliath and the Sins of BabylonColossus of the Stone AgeHercules and the Masked RiderThe Conquest of MycenaeThe Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules
The Triumph of Robin Hood
The Colossus of RhodesThe Trojan HorseGoliath Against the GiantsGoliath Against the Giants · Master at Arms
The Queen of the PiratesRevenge of the Barbarians
HannibalMy Wife's EnemySon of the Red Corsair

Full Filmography

150 titles
  • Miami Cops (1989) as Gunman
  • The Barbarians (1987) as Jacko's Man
  • Il Bi e il Ba (1986) as Gangster Alto
  • Ladyhawke (1985) as Fornac's Man (uncredited)
  • The Alcove (1985) as The Gardener
  • Double Trouble (1984) as Don Tango
  • Endgame (1983) as Kijawa
  • The Blade Master (1983) as Wallon
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  • Ironmaster (1983) as Vood Henchman
  • Yor: The Hunter from the Future (1983) as Tribe Elder
  • Ator, the Fighting Eagle (1982) as Bardek
  • Banana Joe (1982) as Torcillo's Truck Driver
  • Bankers Also Have Souls (1982)
  • Bomber (1982) as Bar's Client (uncredited)
  • Vieni avanti cretino (1982) as Il barista Gargiulo (as Giovanni Pazzafini)
  • Young, Beautiful... Probably Rich (1982) as "protettore"
  • Tradimento (1982) as Pasquale Ruoppolo
  • The Salamander (1981) as Manzini's Bodyguard (uncredited)
  • Manolesta (1981) as Autista atac (uncredited)
  • Fear in the City (1981) as Al Carrera
  • City of Women (1980) as Roberto Padone (uncredited)
  • Contraband (1980) as Traitor
  • La Cage aux Folles II (1980) as Mangin
  • Una vacanza bestiale (1980) as comandante delle guardie
  • Saturday, Sunday and Friday (1979) as un fratello di Gustavo (episodio "Sabato")
  • Assassination on the Tiber (1979) as Carlo Proietti (uncredited)
  • Assassination on the Tiber (1979) Stunts
  • A Man on His Knees (1979) as Patranca
  • Riavanti… Marsch! (1979) as Lover of Zaira
  • They Called Him Bulldozer (1978) as Gambler (uncredited)
  • The Highschool Girl Repeating Class (1978) as marito di Tecla
  • Convoy Busters (1978) as Drug Dealer #2 (uncredited)
  • L'ultimo guappo (1978) as Salvatore
  • A Man Called Magnum (1977) as Murderer
  • Stunt Squad (1977) as "Tunisian"
  • A Man Called Blade (1977) as Valler Henchman
  • Brothers Till We Die (1977) as Carmine Ciacci
  • Mad Dog Killer (1977) as Pietro
  • Destruction Force (1977) as scagnozzo di Lanza
  • Clouzot & C. contro Borsalino & C. (1977) as Micione
  • The Second Tragic Fantozzi (1976) as Circus Worker (uncredited)
  • Confessions of a Lady Cop (1976) as Mojefuma, lo sfruttatore delle prostitute
  • Hit Squad (1976) as Ship Captain (uncredited)
  • Rulers of the City (1976) as Dominic (as Giovanni Pazzafini)
  • Sex with a Smile (1976) as proprietario autonoleggio (episodio "L'attimo fuggente")
  • Sweet Teen (1976)
  • The Last Round (1976) as Rico henchman
  • A Special Cop in Action (1976) as Prisoner
  • La madama (1976) as Venetian's Henchman
  • Fantozzi: White Collar Blues (1975) as Rude Guy #1
  • Fantozzi: White Collar Blues (1975) Stunts
  • Loaded Guns (1975) as Don Calò Henchman (uncredited)
  • Convoy Buddies (1975) as French Seaman
  • Legend of the Sea Wolf (1975) as Hoofty Hoofty
  • Africa Express (1975) as Scagnozzo di Hunter
  • The Slight (1975) as Bouncer
  • Almost Human (1974) as Maione Thug (uncredited)
  • Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women (1974) as Hitman in Village
  • Playing the Field (1974) as Un tifoso che invade il campo
  • Carambola! (1974) as Clydeson Henchman
  • The Crazy Bunch (1974) as Stryker
  • The Crazy Bunch (1974) as capo dei "Menoni"
  • The Knock Out Cop (1973) as Henchman (uncredited)
  • Giovannona Long-Thigh (1973) as Franceschino
  • Mean Frank and Crazy Tony (1973) as Thug in Prison
  • High Crime (1973) as Hitman (uncredited)
  • Counselor at Crime (1973) as Killer (in "Polizzi Generosa")
  • Helen, Yes... Helen of Troy (1973) as Innkeeper
  • The Magnificent Dare Devil (1973)
  • Long Lasting Days (1973) as Nello
  • The Little Cowboy (1973)
  • Once Upon a Time in the West There Was a Man Called Invincible (1973) as Aureleo Joe / Cotton Joe
  • Seven Blood-Stained Orchids (1972) as Giovanni Rau
  • Nights of Boccaccio (1972) as Marito della donna nella tinozza
  • Ben & Charlie (1972) as Butch
  • Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the Emperor (1972)
  • His Name Was Holy Ghost (1972) as Colonel Cortacabeza
  • Trinity and Sartana Are Coming (1972) as Mexican Soldier at Fort
  • The Return of Halleluja (1972) as Abel
  • The Terror with Cross-Eyes (1972) as Ivan
  • Long Live Robin Hood (1971) as Little John
  • Confessions of a Police Captain (1971) as Prigioniero
  • The Man with Icy Eyes (1971) as Man in Elevator
  • They Call Him Cemetery (1971) as Cobra Ramirez
  • Vendetta at Dawn (1971) as Convict
  • Ivanhoe, the Norman Swordsman (1971) as Ghippo
  • Vivi ragazza vivi! (1971) as capitan Emanuele
  • Red Hot Shot (1970) as Un Poliziotto
  • Sartana's Here... Trade Your Pistol for a Coffin (1970) as Mantas
  • Slaughter on the Khyber Pass (1970) as Tanauduriam
  • Poppea's Hot Nights (1969)
  • The Battle of El Alamein (1969) as Italian Sergeant
  • Death on High Mountain (1969) as Billiard Player (as Giovanni Pazzafini)
  • Gangster's Law (1969) as Driver
  • Bootleggers (1969) as Pazzafini
  • Find a Place to Die (1968) as Fernando
  • A Long Ride from Hell (1968) as Shorty
  • Run, Man, Run (1968) as Riza
  • Western, Italian Style (1968) as Self (uncredited)
  • Killer Adios (1968) as Sam / Jack Bradshaw
  • Cry of Death (1968) as Alan Adams
  • Gunman Sent by God (1968) as Papà Brown, il presentatore del circo
  • Face to Face (1967) as Vance
  • The Big Gundown (1967) as Hondo
  • Killer Caliber .32 (1967) as Fitch
  • Days of Violence (1967) as Butch
  • Anyone Can Play (1967) as Gorilla (uncredited)
  • Wanted (1967) as Padre
  • Danger!! Death Ray (1967) as Frank
  • Adios, Hombre (1967) as King
  • Death at Owell Rock (1967) as Doc Lester
  • Fort Yuma Gold (1966) as Sgt. Brian Pitt
  • Secret Agent Super Dragon (1966) as Charity's Bodyguard (uncredited)
  • Arizona Colt (1966) as Kay
  • Agent 3S3, Massacre in the Sun (1966) as José, Bodyguard
  • Zorro il ribelle (1966) as Cobra
  • A Million Dollars for 7 Murders (1966) as Bruto (as Red Carter)
  • Blood for a Silver Dollar (1965)
  • Adiós Gringo (1965) as Gil Clawson
  • Mission to Caracas (1965)
  • Snow Job (1965)
  • Goliath at the Conquest of Damascus (1965) as Horval
  • Marauders of the Sahara (1965) as Hamid
  • Giant of the Evil Island (1965) as Malik
  • The Revenge of the Gladiators (1964) as Ribelle
  • Hercules Against Rome (1964)
  • The Long Hair of Death (1964) as Monk
  • Zorikan The Barbarian (1964) as The Vizier
  • 3 Avengers (1964) as Samur
  • Hercules and the Pirates (1964) as Aiutante del corsaro nero
  • Temple of the White Elephant (1964) as membro della setta
  • The Avenger of Venice (1964) as Bepi
  • Goliath and the Sins of Babylon (1963) as Gladiator
  • Colossus of the Stone Age (1963) as Chief of the Cave People
  • Hercules and the Masked Rider (1963) as Gypsy
  • The Conquest of Mycenae (1963) as Archepolos
  • The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules (1963) as Ambush leader
  • The Invincible Masked Rider (1963) as Alonzo
  • Colossus and the Headhunters (1963) as Gunk
  • The Triumph of Robin Hood (1962)
  • The Colossus of Rhodes (1961) as Man Ringing Gong (uncredited)
  • The Trojan Horse (1961)
  • Goliath Against the Giants (1961) as Yagoran, captain of the guard
  • Goliath Against the Giants (1961) Master at Arms
  • The Queen of the Pirates (1960) as Pirate (uncredited)
  • Revenge of the Barbarians (1960)
  • Hannibal (1959) as Wrestler - Last Winner (uncredited)
  • My Wife's Enemy (1959) as Nando Terenzi's Son
  • Son of the Red Corsair (1959) as Spanish soldier
  • Aphrodite, Goddess of Love (1958) as Soldier (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Nello Pazzafini best known for?

Nello Pazzafini is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Barbarians (1987), Ladyhawke (1985), The Alcove (1985), Double Trouble (1984).

When and where was Nello Pazzafini born?

Nello Pazzafini was born on May 15, 1934 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. They passed away on November 27, 1997.

How many credits does Nello Pazzafini have?

Nello Pazzafini has accumulated over 150 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 1989.

What is Nello Pazzafini's background in cinema and television?

Nello Pazzafini was an Italian actor, former stuntman, and soccer player who was known for portraying violent and unsympathetic characters. Born in Rome, Lazio, Italy, on May 15, 1934, he was also known by several alternative names, including Giovanni Pazzafini, Giovanni Pazzofin, John Carey, نلو پاتزافینی, Giovanni Ne...

Nello Pazzafini by the numbers

150credits
150films
0TV series
1958–1989active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (150) Born on May 15 In memoriam 1997

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