Luciano Stella, later known as Tony Kendall, was born on August 22, 1936, in the eternal city of Rome, Italy. This dashing and charismatic individual began his career in the world of entertainment as a model for Italian Fumetti, a unique form of comic strips created using photographs.
Tony Kendall's film debut, under his birth name, took place in 1957, marking the beginning of his illustrious acting career. It was later suggested by the renowned Italian film director Vittorio De Sica that he change his name to Tony Kendall, which he subsequently did.
Tony Kendall is perhaps most famous for his recurring role as the dashing private eye Jo Louis Walker in the "Kommissar X" series. Throughout his career, he appeared in over 40 motion pictures, showcasing his versatility in a wide range of genres, including giallo, spaghetti Westerns, horror, and crime thrillers.
In the realm of spaghetti Westerns, Tony Kendall portrayed the infamous roving gunslinger Django in both "Django Defies Sartana" and "Gunman of 100 Crosses". He also starred as the hunky macho hunter hero Sirgurd in the horror feature "When the Screaming Stops", which is widely regarded as an immensely enjoyable fright film.
Moreover, Tony Kendall acted alongside Brad Harris in a handful of movies, cementing his status as a talented and sought-after actor. In the crime thriller "Machine Gun McCain", he delivered a particularly memorable performance as the sly hit-man Peter Zacari.
Tragically, Tony Kendall passed away at the age of 73 on November 28, 2009, in his hometown of Rome, Italy, following a battle with cancer. Despite his untimely passing, his legacy as a talented and charismatic actor continues to be celebrated by fans of his work.
