Fortunato Arena - Actor Profile

Fortunato Arena

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 23, 1922
Birth Place: Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy

About Fortunato Arena

Fortunato Arena (23 May 1922 – 7 March 1994) was an Italian stuntman and actor who appeared in more than one hundred films from 1954 to 1989.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Fortunato Arena Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Fortunato Arena reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Fortunato Arena's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 62% of Fortunato Arena's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bad Kids of the West, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Fortunato Arena Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Fortunato Arena's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Bad Kids of the West (1973) movie poster
★9.0

Bad Kids of the West: A kid with a wild imagination overhears the plan of some bandits to hold up a bank. Together with a gang of other kids,

Bad Kids of the West

1973•Western
★8.5
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) movie poster
★8.5

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: While the Civil War rages on between the Union and the Confederacy, three men – a quiet loner, a ruthless hitman, and a

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

1966•Western
★8.0
The Conqueror of Atlantis (1965) movie poster
★8.0

The Conqueror of Atlantis: Curious noises in the Arabian desert signal an attack by bizarre phantom-like raiders of gold who are in search of their

The Conqueror of Atlantis

1965•Action
★8.0
Dynamite Jack (1961) movie poster
★8.0

Dynamite Jack: Antoine Espérandieu, a French tenderfoot, lands in Windows Canyon, Arizona, a remote place under the thumb of dangerous

Dynamite Jack

1961•Western
★8.0
Zorro, the Navarra Marquis (1969) movie poster
★8.0

Zorro, the Navarra Marquis: Zorro fights Napoleon's army to help the King of Spain.

Zorro, the Navarra Marquis

1969•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie Fortunato Arena has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 The House of Lost Souls Ghost Hit Similar →
1978 They Called Him Bulldozer Osvaldo's Thug #2 (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1978 The Bloodstained Shadow - Average Similar →
1977 Brothers Till We Die - Hit Similar →
1977 Crime Busters Bouncer at Bowling Hit Similar →
1977 The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist Large Jail Hoodlum Hit Similar →
1976 The Last Round Rico Henchman (uncredited) Average Similar →
1976 A Special Cop in Action Morel Average Similar →
1976 The Con Artists scagnozzo di Philip Hit Similar →
1974 Salvo D'Acquisto - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Bad Kids of the West - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Even Angels Eat Beans Police Officer Average Similar →
1972 Man of the East Danny Dillman Hit Similar →
1972 Meo Patacca er bujaccaro Average Similar →
1972 Girolimoni, the Monster of Rome - Hit Similar →
1972 The Return of Halleluja Sheriff with Fishes Average Similar →
1972 Two Brothers in Trinity Unlawful Mine Operator Hit Similar →
1972 Who Killed the Prosecutor and Why? Don Salvatore Aniello Hit Similar →
1972 Without Family prof. Pampardella Hit Similar →
1972 His Name Was Holy Ghost Colonel Matatodos Average Similar →
1971 Trinity Is Still My Name Parker Henchman Hit Similar →
1971 Let's Arm Ourselves and Go! - Average Similar →
1971 Three Giants of the Roman Empire soldato con Caio Appio Hit Similar →
1971 Riuscirà il nostro eroe a ritrovare il più grande diamante del mondo? Brett Average Similar →
1971 Mafia Things - Hit Similar →
1970 The Most Beautiful Wife - Hit Similar →
1970 The Unholy Four Asylum Warden (uncredited) Average Similar →
1969 Zorro, the Navarra Marquis El Moko Super Hit Similar →
1969 The 5-Man Army Execution Squad Commander (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1969 Franco, Ciccio and the Pirate Blackbeard Timoniere Average Similar →
1969 Sabata Henchman at Ranch (uncredited) Average Similar →
1969 Quintana: Dead or Alive Prison Warden (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1969 Hate Is My God Sheriff Henchman Hit Similar →
1968 The Great Silence Outlaw Super Hit Similar →
1968 One After Another Trent Average Similar →
1968 Shotgun Bandit brought to Sheriff (uncredited) Average Similar →
1968 If You Want to Live... Shoot! Lookout Hit Similar →
1967 The Stranger Returns - Average Similar →
1967 Wanted Johnny Texas O'Connor's Gunman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1966 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 1st Sombrero Onlooker at Tuco's 1st Hanging (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1966 Sheriff With the Gold Vargas Super Hit Similar →
1966 Two Sons of Ringo - Average Similar →
1966 Johnny Yuma Poker player Average Similar →
1966 Where Are You Taking That Woman Taxi driver (Rome segment) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1965 Snow Job - Average Similar →
1965 The Conqueror of Atlantis Golden Ghost Man Super Hit Similar →
1964 Attack and Retreat Malingering Soldier Hit Similar →
1964 Revolt of the Praetorians Guard (uncredited) Average Similar →
1964 Temple of the White Elephant membro della setta Hit Similar →
1961 Dynamite Jack - Super Hit Similar →

Fortunato Arena - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Fortunato Arena?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fortunato Arena is "Bad Kids of the West" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Fortunato Arena acted in?

Fortunato Arena has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Fortunato Arena?

Other notable films include "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly", "The Conqueror of Atlantis", and "Dynamite Jack".

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