Franco Garofalo

Franco Garofalo was an Italian actor and director, best known for his roles in Hell of the Living Dead (1980), The Arena (1974), and Schizofrenia di un attore (2002). He was born on April 18, 1946, in Naples, Campania, Italy, and passed away on August 22, 2019, in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Personal and Family Life

Franco Garofalo was born and raised in Naples, and details about his early life and family background are not widely known. Throughout his career, he developed a reputation for his versatile acting skills and unique screen presence. His personal life was often kept private, away from the public eye.

Career Highlights

Garofalo’s acting career spanned several decades, during which he carved out a niche in Italian cinema. He appeared in various genres, including horror, drama, and action films, showcasing his talent in diverse roles. His contributions to Italian film have left a lasting impression on the industry.

Death and Legacy

Franco Garofalo died on August 22, 2019, from lung cancer in Rome, Italy. His work continues to be remembered by fans of Italian cinema, and he is celebrated for his memorable performances in numerous films. Garofalo’s legacy persists in the cultural impact he made through his dynamic roles and contributions to the industry.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Hercules 1983-08-12 The Thief
Occhi dalle stelle 1978-02-21 Peter Collins
Lo chiamavano Verità 1972-08-11 Misery
La visione del sabba 1988-05-26 Medico del ‘600
Eroi all’inferno 1974-09-12
Un urlo dalle tenebre 1975-08-23 Leader at the Sabbath
Il sesso della strega 1973-10-18 Tony
The Arena 1974-03-13 Aemilius
Ingrid sulla strada 1973-02-24 Man in Renato’s Gang
La bravata 1977-01-01 Luca
La vera storia della monaca di Monza 1980-07-03 Don Paolo Arrigone
Quelli della calibro 38 1976-07-24 Gilbert Delange – It. version / Giampiero Manni – Eng. version
Ciao Nì! 1979-01-01 Scienziato Nero
Il commissario di ferro 1978-12-07 Bruno
Il tempo degli assassini 1975-12-27 Nervous Youngster at car repair garage
I gabbiani volano basso 1978-11-01 Killer
La banda Vallanzasca 1977-12-15 Pino
Razza violenta 1984-02-24
Canterbury proibito 1972-10-27 Pilgrim
Virus 1980-11-17 Zantoro (as Frank Garfield)
Rebobinando 2017-09-05
L’altro inferno 1981-01-22 Boris (as Frank Garfeeld)
Schizofrenia di un attore 2002-01-01
Corona Zombies 2020-04-10 Argento (archive footage)
Squadra antiscippo 1976-03-11 Garba
Tumors 2 2013-06-11
Help Me Have No Human Ways 2015-07-21 Student (voice)
Alle origini della mafia 1976-11-19 Vittorio Gramignano