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 |