Franco Ressel, a celebrated and accomplished Italian actor of international renown, first drew breath in the year 1925, marking the beginning of a life that would be filled with countless moments of artistic expression and cinematic excellence. For nearly six decades, Ressel would captivate audiences with his versatility, depth, and nuance, bringing to life a wide range of complex and intriguing characters on the big screen. Tragically, his time on this earth came to a close in 1985, leaving behind a body of work that continues to be cherished and admired by fans of Italian cinema around the world.
Personal Details
BornFeb 8, 1925 Naples, Campania, Italy
Biography
Career
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1983

And the Ship Sails On as Il Medico (uncredited)
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1979

Space Odyssey as Commander Barr
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1977

Bobby Deerfield as Man with Dog
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1976

Nick the Sting as Parker
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1975

L'arbre de Guernica as Onesimo
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1974

The Sinful Nuns of Saint Valentine as Alfonso Fuentes, Lucita's Father
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1973

Seven Deaths in the Cat's Eyes as Priest
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1972

Eye in the Labyrinth as Eugene
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The Valachi Papers as (uncredited)
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1971
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Trinity Is Still My Name as Maitre D'
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Oasis of Fear as Record buyer
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1970

Buon funerale amigos!... paga Sartana as Samuel Piggot
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1969

Sabata as Stengel
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1968

The Last Chance as Inspector
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The Mercenary as Studs
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1967

L'uomo, l'orgoglio, la vendetta as Kommandant
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1966

Per il gusto di uccidere as Aarons
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The Upper Hand as Mario
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1965

Due marines e un generale as Col. Jaeger
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Operation Atlantis as Fritz (as Frank Ressel)
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1964

Blood and Black Lace as Marchese Riccardo Morelli
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1963

The Evil Eye as Arresting Officer at Airport (uncredited)
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1961

Erik the Conqueror as King Lotar
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Maciste alla corte del Gran Khan as Warrior of Khan
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The Assassin as Dottore Francesconi
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The Wonders of Aladdin as Vizier's Lieutenant