Romano Puppo
ActingAbout Romano Puppo
Romano Puppo was an Italian stuntman and actor who found himself cast in many "tough guy" roles from the 1960's through to the 1980's. He doubled for Lee Van Cleef in his Spaghetti Western outings and was one of the pallbearers at Van Cleef's funeral. Puppo died having a heart attack while riding his motorcycle outside of Trieste, Italy in 1994.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Romano Puppo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Western
The majority of Romano Puppo's filmography leans towards the Western genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Romano Puppo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Romano Puppo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Romano Puppo's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Romano Puppo.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | The Comics 2 | Ladro | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Born to Fight | Alex Bross | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | I Won the New Year's Lottery | Dante Mazzoleni, lo scrittore | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Commander | Angelo | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | School of Thieves 2 | Nostromo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ghoulies II | Zampano | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Joan Lui | Assassino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Who's Afraid of Dracula? | Frankenstein | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Tuareg: Desert Warrior | Soldier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | 2019: After the Fall of New York | Ratchet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Buddy Goes West | Slim Henchman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Last Shark | Briley (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Day of the Cobra | Silvestri | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Contraband | Enforcer | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | They Called Him Bulldozer | American Soldier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Uranium Conspiracy | Boatswain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | China 9, Liberty 37 | Zeb / Zeb's brother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Gangbusters | Peseti Henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Heroin Busters | Enforcer | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | California | Gary Luke | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Big Racket | Domenico | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Cry, Onion! | 'Nerone' Foster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Loaded Guns | Man in the Tavern (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Shoot First… Ask Questions Later | Kady | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Street Law | Hood | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Street Law | Ringleader | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Mr. Hercules Against Karate | Football Player | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears | Bull, Morton's Goon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Sicilian Connection | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Master Touch | Miller's Lieutenant | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Lady Frankenstein | Zack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | At the End of the Rainbow | Newman | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Unholy Four | Burt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Boot Hill | Bösewicht, Joes Mörder | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Sabata | Rocky Bendato | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Commandos | Dino | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Beyond the Law | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Day of Anger | Hart Perkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Colt in the Hand of the Devil | Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Death Rides a Horse | Deputy Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Death Rides a Horse | Vice sceriffo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Crazy Westerners | Zorro | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Days of Violence | Clell | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Big Gundown | Rocky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | Member of Angel Eyes' Gang (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Massacre Time | Tall Scott Henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Agent 3S3, Massacre in the Sun | Man on Plane #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Tramplers | Paine Cordeen | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Tramplers | Paine Cordeen(as Roman Barrett) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Careless | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Romano Puppo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Romano Puppo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Romano Puppo is "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Romano Puppo acted in?
Romano Puppo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Romano Puppo?
Other notable films include "Careless", "The Big Gundown", and "Death Rides a Horse".