Bud Spencer - Actor Profile

Bud Spencer

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 31, 1929
Birth Place: Napoli, Campania, Italy

About Bud Spencer

Bud Spencer was an Italian actor, filmmaker and a former professional swimmer. He was known for past roles in action-comedy films together with his long-time film partner Terence Hill. Growing from a successful swimmer in his youth, he got a degree in law, and has registered several patents. Bud also became a certified commercial airline and helicopter pilot, Bud Spencer also supported and funded many children's charities, including the Spencer Scholarship Fund. Bud Spencer and Terence Hill both appeared, produced and directed over 20 films together and thus became and remain best friends until he passed away.

Best Bud Spencer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bud Spencer's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Das Bud Spencer Spezial (2014) movie poster
★10.0

Das Bud Spencer Spezial —

Das Bud Spencer Spezial

2014•Documentary
★10.0
Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente (2008) movie poster
★10.0

Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente — The first Italian documentary on the most extraordinary phenomenon of the 70s: the Kung-fu films!

Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente

2008•Documentary
★10.0
Le 1000 vite di Bud Spencer (2019) movie poster
★10.0

Le 1000 vite di Bud Spencer —

Le 1000 vite di Bud Spencer

2019•Documentary
★9.5
We Are Cinema (2021) movie poster
★9.5

We Are Cinema — An Italian documentary about Italian cinema.

We Are Cinema

2021•Documentary
★8.0
Django, Sartana, Trinita' et les autres… (2014) movie poster
★8.0

Django, Sartana, Trinita' et les autres… — French documentary on the Spaghetti Western genre, with numerous interviews.

Django, Sartana, Trinita' et les autres…

2014•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bud Spencer.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 We Are Cinema Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Le 1000 vite di Bud Spencer Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2018 Piedone nyomában Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2017 Thus Spoke De Crescenzo - Super Hit Similar →
2017 They Called Him Spencer Self Hit Similar →
2014 Das Bud Spencer Spezial Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 Django, Sartana, Trinita' et les autres… Lui-même Super Hit Similar →
2012 Der Fall der vier Fliegen Himself Hit Similar →
2012 Bud's Best - Die Welt des Bud Spencer Self Hit Similar →
2010 L'ultimo gattopardo - Ritratto di Goffredo Lombardo Self Hit Similar →
2009 Killing Is My Business, Honey Pepe Hit Similar →
2008 Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Denn sie kennen kein Erbarmen - Der Italowestern Self Hit Similar →
1997 To the Limit Elorza Average Similar →
1997 Fireworks Il Cieco Average Similar →
1994 Troublemakers Moses Average Similar →
1985 Miami Supercops Steve Forest / L.A. Ray Average Similar →
1984 Double Trouble Greg Wonder / Antonio Coímbra Hit Similar →
1983 Thieves and Robbers Alan Parker Average Similar →
1983 Go for It Doug O'Riordan / Mason Hit Similar →
1982 Bomber Bud Graziano Average Similar →
1982 Banana Joe Banana Joe Hit Similar →
1981 Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure Charlie O'Brien Hit Similar →
1981 Buddy Goes West Buddy Average Similar →
1980 Why Did You Pick On Me? Sheriff Hall Average Similar →
1980 Flatfoot in Egypt Inspector Rizzo Average Similar →
1979 I'm for the Hippopotamus Tom Hit Similar →
1979 The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid Sheriff Hall Average Similar →
1978 Odds and Evens Charlie Firpo Hit Similar →
1978 They Called Him Bulldozer Bulldozer Hit Similar →
1978 Flatfoot in Africa Inspector Rizzo Average Similar →
1977 Crime Busters Wilbur Walsh Hit Similar →
1976 Soldier of Fortune Hector Fieramosca / Ettore Fieramosca da Capua Average Similar →
1975 Flatfoot in Hong Kong Inspector Rizzo Average Similar →
1974 The Two Missionaries Father / Padre Pedro De Leon Hit Similar →
1974 Watch Out, We're Mad Ben Hit Similar →
1973 The Knock Out Cop Inspector Rizzo Hit Similar →
1973 Even Angels Eat Beans Charlie Smith Average Similar →
1972 A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die Eli Sampson Average Similar →
1972 All the Way Boys Salud Hit Similar →
1971 Four Flies on Grey Velvet Diomede / Godfrey Hit Similar →
1971 Trinity Is Still My Name Bambino Hit Similar →
1970 They Call Me Trinity Bambino Super Hit Similar →
1969 The 5-Man Army Mesito Hit Similar →
1968 Ace High Hutch Bessy Hit Similar →
1968 Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die! O'Bannion Average Similar →
1967 God Forgives... I Don't! Hutch Bessy Hit Similar →
1955 A Hero of Our Times Fernando Hit Similar →
1954 Human Torpedoes Magrini Hit Similar →
1951 Quo Vadis Imperial Guard (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Bud Spencer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bud Spencer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bud Spencer is "Das Bud Spencer Spezial" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Bud Spencer acted in?

Bud Spencer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bud Spencer?

Other notable films include "Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente", "Le 1000 vite di Bud Spencer", and "We Are Cinema".