Romano Puppo
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 25, 1933 in Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Died
- May 11, 1994
- Active Years
- 1962–1991 (30 Years)
- Total Credits
- 82 credits in database
Biography
Romano Puppo was an Italian actor and stuntman born on March 25, 1933. While one source states he was born in Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, another indicates he was born in Rome. He debuted in 1961 in the drama Careless directed by Mauro Bolognini. Puppo became a regular in Italian genre cinema, specifically Spaghetti Westerns, where he frequently played villains and henchmen from the 1960s through the 1980s. He served as a stunt double for Lee Van Cleef in Spaghetti Westerns and was a pallbearer at Van Cleef's funeral. Puppo died on May 11, 1994, at age 61, after suffering a heart attack while riding his motorcycle outside of Trieste, Italy.
Career overview
Romano Puppo was an Italian actor and stuntman born on March 25, 1933. While one source states he was born in Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, another indicates he was born in Rome. Puppo debuted in 1961 in the drama Careless, directed by Mauro Bolognini. Following several minor roles, he became a regular presence in Italian genre cinema, specifically within Spaghetti Westerns. From the 1960s through the 1980s, he was frequently cast in roles as villains, henchmen, and other tough guy characters.
In addition to his acting work, Puppo served as a stunt double for Lee Van Cleef during his Spaghetti Western films. Their professional relationship extended beyond the screen, as Puppo served as one of the pallbearers at Van Cleef's funeral. Puppo is credited with 75 known credits in his career.
Romano Puppo died on May 11, 1994, at the age of 61. His death occurred outside of Trieste, Italy, where he suffered a heart attack while riding his motorcycle.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Romano Puppo.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
82 titles- The Comics 2 (1991) as Ladro
- After Death (1990) as Zombie Leader (uncredited)
- A Fine Romance (1989) as Alfredo
- Born to Fight (1989) as Alex Bross
- Sinbad of the Seven Seas (1989) as Captain
- I Won the New Year's Lottery (1989) as Dante Mazzoleni, lo scrittore
- The Secret of the Sahara (1988) as Halimi
- Cop Game (1988) as Captain 'Skipper' Kirk
- Robowar (1988) as Neil Corey
- The Commander (1988) as Angelo
- School of Thieves 2 (1987) as Nostromo
- Ghoulies II (1987) as Zampano
- Joan Lui (1985) as Assassino
- Who's Afraid of Dracula? (1985) as Frankenstein
- Good King Dagobert (1984) as Argobal
- Tuareg: Desert Warrior (1984) as Soldier
- 2019: After the Fall of New York (1983) as Ratchet
- Escape from the Bronx (1983) as Trash's Father
- The Girl from Trieste (1982) as Toni
- The Last Shark (1981) as Briley (uncredited)
- Buddy Goes West (1981) as Slim Henchman (uncredited)
- Contraband (1980) as Enforcer
- Day of the Cobra (1980) as Silvestri
- Speed Cross (1980) as Kurt Schmidbauer
- Speed Driver (1980) as Dave
- The Great Alligator (1979) as Peter
- Behind Convent Walls (1978)
- They Called Him Bulldozer (1978) as American Soldier (uncredited)
- China 9, Liberty 37 (1978) as Zeb / Zeb's brother
- The Uranium Conspiracy (1978) as Boatswain
- Orca (1977) Stunt Coordinator
- California (1977) as Gary Luke
- The Heroin Busters (1977) as Enforcer
- Gangbusters (1977) as Peseti Henchman
- Street People (1976) as Fortunate
- The Loves and Times of Scaramouche (1976)
- The Big Racket (1976) as Domenico
- The Big Racket (1976) Stunts
- Loaded Guns (1975) as Man in the Tavern (uncredited)
- Cry, Onion! (1975) as 'Nerone' Foster
- Africa Express (1975)
- The White, The Yellow, and The Black (1975) as Kady
- Order to Kill (1975) as Juan
- Street Law (1974) as Hood
- Street Law (1974) as Ringleader
- Three Tough Guys (1974) as Hood
- The Beast (1974) as Dutch Driver
- Mean Frank and Crazy Tony (1973) as Assassin
- Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears (1973) as Bull, Morton's Goon
- The Big Game (1973) as Alberto
- The Funny Face of the Godfather (1973) as Uomo del padrino
- Mr. Hercules Against Karate (1973) as Football Player
- Trinity and Sartana Are Coming (1972) as Captain Bill McCorney
- The Master Touch (1972) as Miller's Lieutenant
- The Sicilian Connection (1972)
- Lady Frankenstein (1971) as Zack
- At the End of the Rainbow (1971) as Newman
- The Unholy Four (1970) as Burt
- Sabata (1969) as Rocky Bendato
- Sabata (1969) Stunts
- Boot Hill (1969) as Bösewicht, Joes Mörder
- Bootleggers (1969)
- Beyond the Law (1968) as Sam, Burton Bandit
- Beyond the Law (1968) Stunts
- Madigan's Millions (1968) as Steward (uncredited)
- Commandos (1968) as Dino
- Death Rides a Horse (1967) as Deputy Sheriff
- Death Rides a Horse (1967) as Vice sceriffo
- Death Rides a Horse (1967) Stunts
- Day of Anger (1967) as Hart Perkins
- The Big Gundown (1967) as Rocky
- Days of Violence (1967) as Clell
- The Crazy Westerners (1967) as Zorro
- Colt in the Hand of the Devil (1967) as Soldier (uncredited)
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) as Member of Angel Eyes' Gang (uncredited)
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) Stunts
- Massacre Time (1966) as Tall Scott Henchman
- Agent 3S3, Massacre in the Sun (1966) as Man on Plane #2
- The Tramplers (1965) as Paine Cordeen
- The Tramplers (1965) as Paine Cordeen(as Roman Barrett)
- A Fistful of Dollars (1964) Stunts
- Careless (1962)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Romano Puppo best known for?
Romano Puppo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Comics 2 (1991), The Puppet Masters (1994), Born to Fight (1989), Sinbad of the Seven Seas (1989).
When and where was Romano Puppo born?
Romano Puppo was born on March 25, 1933 in Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. They passed away on May 11, 1994.
How many credits does Romano Puppo have?
Romano Puppo has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 1991.
What is Romano Puppo's background in cinema and television?
Romano Puppo was an Italian actor and stuntman born on March 25, 1933. While one source states he was born in Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, another indicates he was born in Rome. He debuted in 1961 in the drama Careless directed by Mauro Bolognini. Puppo became a regular in Italian genre cinema, specifically Spaghett...
Romano Puppo by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) as Member of Angel Eyes' Gang (uncredited) — aged about 33
- Careless (1962) — aged about 29
- The Big Gundown (1967) as Rocky — aged about 34
- Death Rides a Horse (1967) as Deputy Sheriff — aged about 34
- Death Rides a Horse (1967) as Vice sceriffo — aged about 34
- Day of Anger (1967) as Hart Perkins — aged about 34
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Romano Puppo.