RIP Domenico Cianfriglia

 Spencer / Hill Database

November 9, 2020

Italian stuntman Domenico Cianfriglia has died. Cianfriglia worked as a stuntman for over 30 years without appearing in any major roles. Domenico was the younger brother of Giovanni Cianfriglia aka Ken Wood. Domenico was mostly used as a villain or henchman, and later in his career his experience as a stuntman was also in demand for some major productions. For example, he took part in "Daylight" (1996) with Sylvester Stallone and in "The Phantom of the Opera" (1998) by Dario Argento. Domenico Cianfriglia died on 26 October 2020 as a result of a heart attack. He was 82 years old. Domenico appeared in 18 Euro-westerns beginning in 1967 with “Killer Kid” and ended with his final appearance in “Comin’ at Ya!” (1980).

 

CIANFRIGLIA, Domenico

Born: 5/19/1938, Anzio, Lazio, Italy

Died: 10/26/2020, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Killer Kid – 1967 (Felipe)

Wanted – 1967 (gunman)

A Winchester Does Not Forgive – 1967 (Lash henchman)

Durango is Coming, Pay or Die – 1970 (bandit)

You're Jinxed, Friend You've Met Sacramento - 1970 (Murdock henchman)

Django… Adios! – 1971 (Holy Ghost/Spirito Santo henchman)

Two Sons of Trinity - 1971

Beyond the Frontiers of Hate - 1972 (Indian)

Django… Adios! – 1972 (Spirito Santo henchman)

Life Is Tough, Eh Providence? - 1972 (

They Call Me Providence – 1972 (pool room brawler)

The Two Sons of Trinity – 1972 (friar)

Behold the Strange, Stimulating Smell of Dollars – 1973 (Costello henchman)

Beyond the Frontiers of Hate – 1973 (Indian)

Zorro – 1975 (soldier)

Keoma – 1975 (Caldwell' henchman)

A Man Called Blade – 1977 (Valler henchman)

Comin’ at Ya! – 1980 (Thompson henchman)