Biography and filmography

Bud Spencer

Bud Spencer was an Italian actor, filmmaker and a former professional swimmer. He was known for past roles in action-comedy films together with his long-time film partner Terence Hill. Growing from a successful swimmer in his youth, he got a degree in law, and has registered several patents. Bud also became a certified commercial airline and helicopter pilot, Bud Spencer also supported and funded many children's charities, including the Spencer Scholarship Fund.

Bud Spencer and Terence Hill both appeared, produced and directed over 20 films together and thus became and remain best friends until he passed away.

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Movies (74)

Terence Hill, Bud Spencer… & me

Terence Hill, Bud Spencer… & me

2025 · Self (Archive)

Lui era Trinità

Lui era Trinità

2023 · Self

We Are Cinema

We Are Cinema

2021 · Self (archive footage)

Le 1000 vite di Bud Spencer

Le 1000 vite di Bud Spencer

2019 · Self (archive footage)

Piedone nyomában

Piedone nyomában

2018 · Self (archive footage)

Thus Spoke De Crescenzo

Thus Spoke De Crescenzo

2017

They Called Him Spencer

They Called Him Spencer

2017 · Self

Bud Spencer zu Gast im Ramada Hotel in Berlin

Bud Spencer zu Gast im Ramada Hotel in Berlin

2016 · Himself

Das Bud Spencer Spezial

Das Bud Spencer Spezial

2014 · Self

Django, Sartana, Trinita' et les autres…

Django, Sartana, Trinita' et les autres…

2014 · Lui-même

Der Fall der vier Fliegen

Der Fall der vier Fliegen

2012 · Self

Bud's Best - Die Welt des Bud Spencer

Bud's Best - Die Welt des Bud Spencer

2012 · Self

L'ultimo gattopardo - Ritratto di Goffredo Lombardo

L'ultimo gattopardo - Ritratto di Goffredo Lombardo

2010 · Self

Killing Is My Business, Honey

Killing Is My Business, Honey

2009 · Pepe

Pane e Olio

Pane e Olio

2008 · Laris

Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente

Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente

2008 · Self

Denn sie kennen kein Erbarmen - Der Italowestern

Denn sie kennen kein Erbarmen - Der Italowestern

2006 · Self

Vier Fäuste lassen's krachen

Vier Fäuste lassen's krachen

2004

Singing Behind Screens

Singing Behind Screens

2003 · Old Captain Andorrano

Father Hope

Father Hope

2002 · Padre Speranza

Hijos del viento

Hijos del viento

2000 · Quintero

Kino kolossal - Herkules, Maciste & Co

Kino kolossal - Herkules, Maciste & Co

2000 · Self

Three Forever

Three Forever

1998 · Bops

To the Limit

To the Limit

1997 · Elorza

Fireworks

Fireworks

1997 · Il Cieco

Troublemakers

Troublemakers

1994 · Moses

Detective Extralarge: Yo-yo

Detective Extralarge: Yo-yo

1991 · Jack 'Extralarge' Costello

Speaking of the Devil

Speaking of the Devil

1991 · Bull Webster

Aladdin

Aladdin

1986 · Genie

Miami Supercops

Miami Supercops

1985 · Steve Forest / L.A. Ray

Double Trouble

Double Trouble

1984 · Greg Wonder / Antonio Coímbra

Thieves and Robbers

Thieves and Robbers

1983 · Alan Parker

Go for It

Go for It

1983 · Doug O'Riordan / Mason

Bomber

Bomber

1982 · Bud Graziano

Banana Joe

Banana Joe

1982 · Banana Joe, Screenplay

Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure

Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure

1981 · Charlie O'Brien

Buddy Goes West

Buddy Goes West

1981 · Buddy

Why Did You Pick On Me?

Why Did You Pick On Me?

1980 · Sheriff Hall

Flatfoot in Egypt

Flatfoot in Egypt

1980 · Inspector Rizzo

I'm for the Hippopotamus

I'm for the Hippopotamus

1979 · Tom

The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid

The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid

1979 · Sheriff Hall

Odds and Evens

Odds and Evens

1978 · Charlie Firpo

They Called Him Bulldozer

They Called Him Bulldozer

1978 · Bulldozer

Flatfoot in Africa

Flatfoot in Africa

1978 · Inspector Rizzo

Crime Busters

Crime Busters

1977 · Wilbur Walsh

Charleston

Charleston

1977 · Brian Charleston

Soldier of Fortune

Soldier of Fortune

1976 · Hector Fieramosca / Ettore Fieramosca da Capua

Flatfoot in Hong Kong

Flatfoot in Hong Kong

1975 · Inspector Rizzo

The Two Missionaries

The Two Missionaries

1974 · Padre Pedro De Leon

Watch Out, We're Mad

Watch Out, We're Mad

1974 · Ben

The Knock Out Cop

The Knock Out Cop

1973 · Inspector Rizzo

Even Angels Eat Beans

Even Angels Eat Beans

1973 · Charlie Smith

A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die

A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die

1972 · Eli Sampson

All the Way Boys

All the Way Boys

1972 · Salud

Black Turin

Black Turin

1972 · Rosario Rao

It Can Be Done Amigo

It Can Be Done Amigo

1972 · Hiram Coburn

Four Flies on Grey Velvet

Four Flies on Grey Velvet

1971 · Diomede / Godfrey

Trinity Is Still My Name

Trinity Is Still My Name

1971 · Bambino

Blackie the Pirate

Blackie the Pirate

1971 · Skull

They Call Me Trinity

They Call Me Trinity

1970 · Bambino, Stunts

The Fifth Day of Peace

The Fifth Day of Peace

1970 · Jelinek

Boot Hill

Boot Hill

1969 · Hutch Bessy

The 5-Man Army

The 5-Man Army

1969 · Mesito

Ace High

Ace High

1968 · Hutch Bessy

Beyond the Law

Beyond the Law

1968 · James Cooper

Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die!

Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die!

1968 · O'Bannion

God Forgives... I Don't!

God Forgives... I Don't!

1967 · Hutch Bessy

Hannibal

Hannibal

1959 · Rutario

A Farewell to Arms

A Farewell to Arms

1957 · Carabinieri

Il cocco di mamma

Il cocco di mamma

1957 · Oscar

A Hero of Our Times

A Hero of Our Times

1955 · Fernando

Human Torpedoes

Human Torpedoes

1954 · Magrini

Quo Vadis

Quo Vadis

1951 · Imperial Guard (uncredited)

Quel fantasma di mio marito

Quel fantasma di mio marito

1950 · Swimmer (uncredited)

TV shows (30)