Tullio Altamura

Tullio Altamura was an Italian actor who is best known for his roles in Italian spaghetti westerns, peplum films, and swashbuckling adventure movies during the 50s and 60s. He was born on July 18, 1924, in Bologna, Italy, and passed away on June 6, 2005, in Italy.

Personal and Family Life

Born and raised in Rome, Tullio was the son of a military officer. He received his education at the Liceo Classico, where he studied subjects like Latin, history, literature, and philosophy. After graduating, he worked part-time as an animator and freelance journalist, and even did some voice acting on the radio before starting his acting career.

Career Highlights

Altamura often portrayed serious characters, including aristocrats and officials in his films. He sometimes used the stage name ‘Tor Altmayer.’ Throughout his career, he worked alongside notable international actors like Gordon Mitchell and Lex Barker. His prominent roles included the Babylonian king Assur in “Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon” and the character of Ostermeyer in “A Black Veil for Lisa.” Toward the end of his career, he became a documentary filmmaker and won an award at the Salerno Film Festival for his work.

Death and Legacy

Tullio Altamura died on June 6, 2005, in Italy, leaving behind a legacy of diverse roles in film. He is remembered for his contributions to the spaghetti western genre and Italian cinema, influencing future generations of actors and filmmakers.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Son Sartana, il vostro becchino 1969-11-20 Omero Crown
Il raggio infernale 1967-01-28 Prof. John Carmichael
Maciste contro i Mongoli 1963-11-29 Osvaldo
La morte non ha sesso 1968-08-11 Ostermeyer
Wanted 1967-03-22 Ellis
Golia e il cavaliere mascherato 1963-11-17 Ruiz
Assalto al tesoro di stato 1967-08-04 Lodz
Il segreto dello sparviero nero 1961-08-11 Don Juan
Rififi ad Amsterdam 1966-08-18 Ambasciatore
Caterina di Russia 1963-01-12
Samoa, regina della giungla 1968-03-08 Prof. Dawson
Sansone contro i pirati 1963-07-19 Mobed
Upperseven, l’uomo da uccidere 1966-02-24 Bank director
Un corpo caldo per l’inferno 1969-03-14 LeClerc (as Tor Altmayer)
Le sedicenni 1965-12-24
Il Conte Aquila 1955-09-07
I figli di Medea 1959-09-06 Lo psichiatra
Ercole contro Roma 1964-05-15 Lucilio
Il cardinale Lambertini 1954-12-23 Don Tinti
I magnifici tre 1961-11-10
Il tempo degli avvoltoi 1967-08-02