Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
April 5, 1935
Died
October 30, 2024 (age 89)
Place of Birth
Anzio, Lazio, Italy
Also Known As
Ken Wood
Giovanni Cianfrilla
Giovanni Gianfriglia
Phil Karson
Alfred Raichlin
Giovanni Cianfriglia
Biography
Giovanni Cianfriglia (born 5 April 1935) is an Italian film actor. He has appeared in more than 100 films since 1958.
Born in Anzio, Cianfriglia debuted as the body double of Steve Reeves in Hercules, then he started appearing, often uncredited, as a stuntman in dozens of genre films. Since the second half of the sixties he starred in several adventure films and Spaghetti Westerns in leading roles using the stage name Ken Wood.
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Known For
TV
Return of the Saint
Henchman
1978
Film
Ladyhawke
Fornac's Man (uncredited)
1985
Film
The Last Temptation of Christ
Roman Soldier (uncredited)
1988
Film
Ironmaster
Vood Henchman
1983
Film
Watch Out, We're Mad
Boxer (uncredited)
1974
Film
Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure
Hood (uncredited)
1981
Film
Crime Busters
Racket in Bowling Alley
1977
Film
Banana Joe
Torcillo's Henchman
1982
Film
Keoma
Caldwell's Henchman (uncredited)
1976
Film
The Barbarians
Ghedo - Strongman
1987
Film
The Night Caller
Marcucci
1975
Film
Bandits: Love and Liberty
Zi Peppe
1994
Film
Year of the Gun
Alley Thug (uncredited)
1991
Film
They Called Him Bulldozer
Soldier #4 (uncredited)
1978
Film
Rent-a-Cop
Bodyguard (uncredited)
1987
Film
The Italian Connection
Peppiniello (uncredited)
1972
Film
Mean Frank and Crazy Tony
Annunziata Henchman (uncredited)
1973
Film
Flatfoot in Egypt
Don Carmine's Bodyguard (uncredited)
1980
Film
The Grand Duel
Bounty Hunter
1972
Film
Bomber
Thug (uncredited)
1982
Filmography
2006FilmDenn sie kennen kein Erbarmen - Der Italowesternas Self2000FilmAlex the Ramas Uomo di Barra1994FilmBandits: Love and Libertyas Zi Peppe1994FilmFirst Action Heroas Carmelo1991FilmYear of the Gunas Alley Thug (uncredited)1990FilmThe Comicsas camionista "manesco"1990FilmCellini: A Violent Lifeas Captain1988FilmThe Last Temptation of Christas Roman Soldier (uncredited)1987FilmUrban Warriorsas Walker (archive footage) (uncredited)1987FilmI picarias (uncredited)1987FilmRent-a-Copas Bodyguard (uncredited)1987FilmThe Barbariansas Ghedo - Strongman1985FilmLadyhawkeas Fornac's Man (uncredited)1984FilmTuareg: Desert Warrioras Mubalak1984FilmThe Final Executioneras Sentry1983FilmEscape from the Bronxas Rebel / Disinfestor (uncredited)1983FilmThe Seven Magnificent Gladiatorsas Festo (as Jody Wanger)1983Film2019: After the Fall of New Yorkas Panther - Race Participant (uncredited)1983FilmIronmasteras Vood Henchman1983FilmThor the Conqueroras Maneater Chief (uncredited)1982FilmCrime on the Highwayas Tony's Henchman (uncredited)1982FilmGunan, King of the Barbariansas Nameless (as John Richmond)1982FilmBomberas Thug (uncredited)1982FilmBanana Joeas Torcillo's Henchman1981FilmWho Finds a Friend Finds a Treasureas Hood (uncredited)1980FilmWhy Did You Pick On Me?as Alien1980FilmFlatfoot in Egyptas Don Carmine's Bodyguard (uncredited)1979FilmL'importante è non farsi notareas Punk (uncredited)1979FilmThe Sheriff and the Satellite Kidas Soldier1979FilmFrom Corleone to Brooklynas Bogus Ambulanceman1978FilmOdds and Evensas Gangster at Car Race1978FilmThey Called Him Bulldozeras Soldier #4 (uncredited)1978TVReturn of the Saintas Henchman1978FilmThe Biggest Battleas British Commando1977FilmIn the Name of the Pope Kingas Un giudice de la Sacra Consulta1977FilmThe Criminals Attack. The Police Respondas Fake Funeral Agent (uncredited)1977FilmCrime Bustersas Racket in Bowling Alley1976FilmThe Last Roundas Rico henchman1976FilmKeomaas Caldwell's Henchman (uncredited)1976FilmFree Hand for a Tough Copas Club Bouncer1976FilmThe Big Racketas Rudy's Enforcer1976FilmSoldier of Fortuneas D'Anjou (uncredited)1975FilmWho Breaks... Paysas Brusio1975FilmViolent Romeas Restaurant Robber #1 (uncredited)1975FilmThe Night Calleras Marcucci1975FilmKiller Copas Hitman1975FilmThe Climberas Gianni - Aldo's Crew1974FilmBlood Riveras Village Indian (uncredited)1974FilmSuper Stooges vs the Wonder Womenas Philones' Henchman1974FilmWatch Out, We're Madas Boxer (uncredited)1973FilmMean Frank and Crazy Tonyas Annunziata Henchman (uncredited)1973FilmThe Magnificent Dare Devil1973FilmHigh Crimeas Hitman (uncredited)1972FilmThe Grand Duelas Bounty Hunter1972FilmLife Is Tough, Eh Providence?as The Challenger1972FilmSentence of God1972FilmThe Italian Connectionas Peppiniello (uncredited)1972FilmReturn of the Holy Ghostas Garibaldino1972FilmGunmen and the Holy Ghostas Il Garibaldino1972FilmYou're Jinxed, Friend, You've Met Sacramentoas Murdock Henchman1972FilmHector the Mightyas Gang (uncredited)1972FilmWhere the Bullets Fly1971FilmViva! Djangoas Jeff's Henchman1971FilmThree Giants of the Roman Empireas soldato nella taverna1970FilmChallenge of McKenna1970FilmThe Unholy Fouras Saloon Brawler (uncredited)1968FilmKill Them All and Come Back Aloneas Blade1968FilmNo Graves on Boot Hillas Reno1968FilmBury Them Deepas Billy 'The Gun'1968FilmGunman Sent by Godas Roy Elroy1968FilmSuperargo and the Faceless Giantsas Superargo1968FilmIf You Want to Live... Shoot!as Stark / Stack1967FilmRita the Field Marshalas German Soldier (uncredited)1967FilmMassacre Maniaas Inspector Griffith (as Ken Wood)1967FilmKiller Kidas Ramirez1967FilmGolden Chameleonas Sgherro di Guglielmo1967FilmThe Devil's Manas The Professor1966FilmSuperargo vs Diabolicusas Superargo1966FilmRingo and His Golden Pistolas Sebastian, l'indiano1966FilmThe Hired Killeras (uncredited)1966FilmFive for Revengeas Indios1965FilmThe Tramplersas Unknown (as Alfred Raichlin)1965FilmThe Relentless Fouras Deputy (uncredited)1965FilmHercules the Avengeras Anteo1964FilmRevenge of The Gladiatorsas Gladiator Fulvio1964FilmTemple of the White Elephantas Krishna1964FilmCastle of Bloodas Herbert the Gardener1963FilmSandokan the Greatas Kalamba1962FilmA Queen for Caesaras Commerciante #1 (uncredited)1961FilmThe Trojan Horse