This page will contain wikis about Franco Nero, as they become available.Franco NeroFranco Nero (November 23, 1941) is an Italian actor. He was born Franco Spartanero in San Prospero and grew up in Bedonia and Milan. He studied briefly at the Facoltà di Economia e Commercio before leaving to study at the Piccolo Teatro di Milano. His first film role was a small part in La Ragazza in Prestito (1964), he had his first lead role in Sergio Corbucci's Django (1966) a Spaghetti Western and one of his most well-known films. In 1966 from Django he went on to appear in eight more films released that year including Texas, Addio and Tempo di Massacro. In 1967 he appeared in his first English language film, Camelot as Lancelot. A certain lack of facility with English tended to limit these roles, although he also appeared in other English language films including The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970), Force 10 From Navarone (1978) and Die Hard 2 (1990). Although often typecast in films like Los amigos (1972) or Keoma (1976) he has attempted an impressive range of characters, like Abel in John Huston's epic The Bible (1966) and the gay lieutenant in Querelle (1982). He has appeared in almost 150 films and has written, produced and starred in one - Jonathan degli orsi (1993) While working on Camelot he became close to Vanessa Redgrave, and in 1969 they had a son, Carlo Gabriel Nero, a screen-writer and director. This page about Franco Nero includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Franco Nero News stories about Franco Nero External links for Franco Nero Videos for Franco Nero Wikis about Franco Nero Discussion Groups about Franco Nero Blogs about Franco Nero Images of Franco Nero |
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While working on Camelot he became close to Vanessa Redgrave, and in 1969 they had a son, Carlo Gabriel Nero, a screen-writer and director. He is married to dancer Tamara Hurwitz and has three children. He has appeared in almost 150 films and has written, produced and starred in one - Jonathan degli orsi (1993). Bill continues to act in both theatre and in movies, independent and big budget. Although often typecast in films like Los amigos (1972) or Keoma (1976) he has attempted an impressive range of characters, like Abel in John Huston's epic The Bible (1966) and the gay lieutenant in Querelle (1982). Other notable films included the lead in Spaceballs (1987), The Serpent and the Rainbow (opposite Zakes Mokae),While You Were Sleeping (1995) and Independence Day (1996). A certain lack of facility with English tended to limit these roles, although he also appeared in other English language films including The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970), Force 10 From Navarone (1978) and Die Hard 2 (1990). His first prominent movie role was in the film Ruthless People, starring Danny DeVito. In 1967 he appeared in his first English language film, Camelot as Lancelot. In the 1980s, he primarily worked with theatre companies around New York and Los Angeles. In 1966 from Django he went on to appear in eight more films released that year including Texas, Addio and Tempo di Massacro. Born in Hornell, New York, he attended State University of New York and University of Massachusetts. His first film role was a small part in La Ragazza in Prestito (1964), he had his first lead role in Sergio Corbucci's Django (1966) a Spaghetti Western and one of his most well-known films. Bill Pullman (born December 17, 1953) is an American actor. He studied briefly at the Facoltà di Economia e Commercio before leaving to study at the Piccolo Teatro di Milano. Earl Mott. He was born Franco Spartanero in San Prospero and grew up in Bedonia and Milan. Ruthless People (1986) ... Franco Nero (November 23, 1941) is an Italian actor. Lone Starr. Spaceballs (1987) ... Dennis Alan. Serpent and the Rainbow, The (1988) ... Crow Black. Rocket Gibraltar (1988) ... Julian. Accidental Tourist, The (1988) ... Lieutenant Henry Tibbetts. Home Fires Burning (1989) (TV) ... Buck Latham. Cold Feet (1989) ... Rex Martin. Dr. Brain Dead (1990) ... Nicholas Meany. Sibling Rivalry (1990) ... Biff Banner. Capt. Going Under (1990) ... Bob. Bright Angel (1991) ... Paul Kessler. Liebestraum (1991) ... Bryan Denton. Newsies (1992) ... Bob Hinson. League of Their Own, A (1992) ... Nick Symonds. Crazy in Love (1992) (TV) ... Doctor Jamison. Singles (1992) ... York Daley. Nervous Ticks (1992) ... Orin Meecham. Sommersby (1993) ... Walter. Sleepless in Seattle (1993) ... Andy Safian. Malice (1993) ... Construction Site Foreman. Jones (1993) (uncredited) ... Mr. Peter. Favor, The (1994) ... Ed Masterson. Wyatt Earp (1994) ... Clay Gregory. Last Seduction, The (1994) ... Jack Callaghan. While You Were Sleeping (1995) ... James Harvey. Dr. Casper (1995) ... Whitman Crawford. Wrong (1996) ... Mr. Whitmore. President Thomas J. Independence Day (1996) ... Steve Donohue. Mistrial (1996) (TV) ... Fred Madison. Lost Highway (1997) ... Independence Day (1997) (VG). Mike Max. End of Violence, The (1997) ... George Bailey. Merry Christmas, George Bailey (1997) (TV) ... Daryl Zero. Zero Effect (1998) ... Jack Wells. Lake Placid (1999) ... 'Yankee' Hank Green. Brokedown Palace (1999) ... Harry Howe/Ernie Halliday. History Is Made at Night (1999) ... The Virginian. Virginian, The (2000) (TV) ... Callum Crane. Guilty, The (2000) ... Joseph Korso. Capt. (2000) (voice) ... Titan A.E. Pat Lakewood. Det. Lucky Numbers (2000) ... Co-Host. Opening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live (2000) (TV) ... Parking Fascist. Man Is Mostly Water, A (2001) ... Conor Gallagher. Ignition (2001) ... Jason Slocumb. Igby Goes Down (2002) ... The Ticket Clerk. 29 Palms (2002) ... Rick. Rick (2003) ... Dolan. Cmdr. Tiger Cruise (2004) (TV) ... Richard Massey. "Revelations" (2004) TV Series ... |