Franco Fantasia, a talented individual, entered this world on March 5, 1924, in the picturesque city of Rhodes, Italy, a place that was once a part of Italy, but is now located in the Dodecanese region of Greece, which is situated in the South Aegean. This actor, who was known for his captivating performances, was born with a passion for the craft, and his talents would eventually lead him to appear in notable films such as D'Artagnan contro i 3 moschettieri, released in 1963, The Black Corsair, which premiered in 1976, and Hands of Steel, a 1986 release. After leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema, Franco Fantasia's life came to a close on November 10, 2002, in Rome, the capital city of Lazio, Italy.
Personal Details
BornMar 5, 1924 Rhodes, Italy [now Rhodes, Dodecanese, South Aegean, Greece]
Biography
Career
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1998

Something to Believe In as Professor Dervol
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The Bible Collection: Jeremiah as Old Man
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1990

Cop Target as Garcia
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1986
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Hands of Steel as Arthur Mosley
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1981

Lion of the Desert as Governor General
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1980

Eaten Alive! as Brother Reeves
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1979

From Hell to Victory as l'ufficiale olandese Vanderkreut
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Zombie as Matthias (uncredited)
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1978

La montagna del dio cannibale as Father Moses
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1977

The Heroin Busters as Jeweller
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1976

The Black Corsair as Van Stiller
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Street People as Priest
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1974

Carambola as Professor
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1973

Milano rovente as Chief Inspector Contaldi
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1972

Justine De Sade as Saint-Florent
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Knife of Ice as Inspector Duran
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Maniac Mansion as Mr. Porter
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Seven Blood-Stained Orchids as Lt. Renzi
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1971

Return of Sabata as Circus Owner
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1970

Adiós, Sabata as Señor Ocaño
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1969

Battle of the Commandos as Marc Schiwers
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1968

I Live for Your Death as Castleman
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1967

Attentato ai tre grandi as Major Dalio
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The Rover as ammiraglio francese
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1966

Seven Dollars on the Red as Sherrif von Wishville
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1964

Hercules Against the Sons of the Sun as King Ata Hualpa
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Buffalo Bill as George, Poker player
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1963

The Black Duke as Veniero
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The Executioner of Venice as Pietro
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1962

Damon and Pythias as Rumius the Fencing Master
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1961

Revenge of Ursus as Captain of the Guard
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Constantine and the Cross as Roman Soldier
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El Cid as Soldier
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1960

Assignment: Outer Space as Sullivan
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Terror of the Red Mask as Egidio
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The Angel Wore Red as Cabaret Customer
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1959

The Giant of Marathon as senatore
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Ben-Hur as Roman Soldier Who Brings Crown to Gratus (uncredited)
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1954

The Egyptian as Hittite Officer
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1951

Quo Vadis as Man (uncredited)