Roland Carey was an American actor of Swiss-French heritage, recognized for his roles in films like The Giants of Thessaly, Sword of El Cid, and Revolt of the Barbarians.
Personal and Family Life
Born on February 20, 1933, in Lausanne, Switzerland, Roland had a multicultural background with an Irish father and a French mother. He pursued dramatic arts at the Paris Conservatory and had notable early career moments in Parisian theater. Notably, he played Fortinbras in Hamlet and appeared in various productions with the Comedie-Francaise.
Career
In 1951, Roland began featuring in minor roles in French cinema, making his international film debut in 1956. After a brief stint in Hollywood, where he faced work permit challenges, he returned to Europe. There, he became popular in historical epic films, due in part to his extensive athletic background. His roles as mythological characters showcased not only his acting but also his physical abilities.
Death and Legacy
Roland Carey passed away on May 17, 2019, in Switzerland. His contributions to both film and theater have left a lasting impact, especially in the genre of historical epics. Carey’s work continues to be appreciated by fans and new viewers alike, ensuring his legacy remains alive in the cinematic world.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| I giganti della Tessaglia | 1960-12-06 | Giasone / Jason |
| The Fall of the Roman Empire | 1964-03-24 | Barbarian (uncredited) |
| La rivolta dei barbari | 1964-12-18 | Dario |
| La spada del Cid | 1962-12-24 | Bernardo |
| Die Landärztin | 1958-10-31 | Andy Zipfhauser |
| La bambola di Satana | 1969-06-12 | Jack Seaton |
| Mission spéciale à Caracas | 1965-10-06 | Gil Becker |
| Bocche cucite | 1970-02-12 | Rocco |
| La voglia | 1981-01-01 | Luca (uncredited) |
| Super Hard Love | 1982-06-15 | Philippe Duvivienne |
| Labbra vogliose | 1981-07-23 | George |
| Sesso acerbo | 1981-09-17 | |
| Le porno investigatrici | 1981-12-16 | Buciaculis (uncredited) |
| A House of Sand | 1962-06-01 | Man in Dream Sequence 2 |
| Ils étaient cinq | 1952-01-23 | (uncredited) |
| 48 Stunden bis Acapulco | 1967-11-30 | |
| Trois couleurs : Rouge | 1994-05-12 | Dealer |
| Bang! | 2019-08-04 | Rasumov |