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*'''GILDAS, Philippe (Philippe Lepretre)''' - 11/12/1935, Auray, Morbihan, France - 10/28/2018, Paris, Île-de-France, France
*'''MacGREGOR, Eduardo (Eduardo Ferrer MacGregor)''' - 3/10/19??, Spain - 12/16/2018, Mexico


The French journalist and host Philippe Gildas has died at the age of 82, it was announced Sunday morning October 28, 2018 by his former sidekick, Antoine de Caunes. He died during the night of Saturday to Sunday following a bout with cancer. According to Europe 1, where he worked for a long time, he had been hospitalized for seven weeks in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. A man of radio and television, he was one of the first to mix journalism and entertainment in France, notably at the helm of Canal +'s flagship program "Nulle Part Ailleurs". Philippe Leprêtre was born November 12, 1935 in Auray in Morbihan. At the end of the 1950s, he was a student of classics at the Sorbonne, he understood that he was not made for professors and turned to journalism on the advice of Jean Yanne. Born Philippe Lepretre in Aury, Morbihan, France on November 12, 1935.  He quickly chose a pseudonym one night when he was forced to take to the airwaves to plug a hole. It would be Gildas, the first name of his eldest son. He created the morning drive, a slice of information that accompanied the listener while awakening on his way to work, and would be one of the pillars, to RTL and Europe 1. In 1969. Gildas was a producer on the 1990-1993 Euro-western TV series ‘The New Zorro’ starring Duncan Regher.
The National Association of Interpreters (ANDI) informed through its social networks that the Spanish actor Eduardo MacGregor died on December 16, 2018. The actor developed his career in Mexico as a dubbing actor in productions such as Oz, El Poder , Carancho and El Álamo. He also ventured into films such as The Stone Book (1969), Christ 70 (1970), Blue Demon, Spies Destroyer (1968), The World of the Dead (1970) and The Jeremias (2015). This actor also worked with director Luis Buñuel , in Simón en el Desierto , in which Silvia Pinal, Enrique Álvarez Félix and Claudio Book also participated in 1965. MacGregor played Judge Thompson in 1995’s Euro-western “Sons of Trinity”.




*'''LIVANOVA, Marina''' - 5/30/1952, Gorky, Russia, U.S.S.S.R. - 10/28/2018, Moscow, Russia
*'''RAKI, Laya (Brunhilde Marie Jons)''' - 7/27/1927, Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany - 12/21/2018, Hollywood, California, U.S.A.


Marina Livanova died in Moscow, Russia on Sunday, October, 28, 2018. She was 66. She was born on May 30, 1952 in Gorky, Russia, U.S.S.R. and graduated from the faculty of history and English of the GGPI named after Gorky, in 1978 - the acting faculty of the Higher Theater School named after BV Shchukin with a red diploma. She first worked at the Leningrad State Academic Comedy Theater at the invitation of Pyotr Naumovich Fomenko, and then at the Arkady Raikin Theater. She then came to television in 1986, and in 1997 she was recognized as one of the the Best Leading Ladies in Russia. Marina Livanova became the founder and the first host of Radio Rendezvous. Livanova appeared as Fifi/Coco in the Euro-western TV series ‘The Alaska Kid’ (1993)
Laya Raki Randell-Wood passed away peacefully in the evening of December 21, 2018, in Hollywood, California. She was born Brunhilde Marie Jorns in Hamburg, Germany on July 27, 1927. Her mother left when Laya was only five years old. Her father remarried soon thereafter. He worked with the circus, where Laya learned acrobatics at a very young age, and performed in several circus acts. In her late teens, she partnered with fellow acrobat, Ricardo U. Partnerin, performing a 2-person dance/acrobatic act. From there, she learned ballet and other forms of dance. She developed a passion for dance, and was best known for her exotic dances. She performed throughout Europe and Italy in the 1940’s to 1950. She adopted the screen name, ‘Laya Raki’, at the suggestion of her manager. In 1954, she got a major part in the movie, ‘The Seekers’, (released in the U.S. as, 'Land of Fury’), as the exotic Moari dancer, alongside actor Jack Hawkins. It was shot in New Zealand, and was a big hit, bringing Laya into the spotlight. In 1955 Laya went to London to continue her acting career. Her roles in British films and TV productions made her an international star. She met and married actor Ron Randell in September 1957. They decided to move to the U.S. in the 1960’s, working between New York City and Los Angeles. Laya appeared in the popular TV series, ‘I Spy’, and other shows over the years in Los Angeles. Laya appeared as the gypsy girl alongside Randell in the Euro-western “Savage Pampas” 1966.




*'''Del PAPA, Piero (Pierluigi Del Papa)''' - 8/25/1938, Pisa, Tuscany Italy - 10/27/2018, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
*'''GIBBONS, Sandy (Sanford Gibbons)''' - 9/5/1933, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A. - 12/29/2018, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.


Pierluigi Del Papa was born in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy on August 25, 1938, he was a former Olympic boxer, Italian light heavyweight champion [1962-1964], European Italian light heavyweight champion [1966-1967, 1970-1971]. After his sports career was over he acted in a two-part movie along with Bud Spencer in 'Lo chiamavano Bulldozer', and in 'Bomber'. Del Papa in 'Lo chiamavano Bulldozer' interpreted the role of the barber Osvaldo. He appeared in only one Euro-western as a gunfighter in “Man Called Amen” (1968). Piero died in Pisa today October 27, 2018. He was 80 years-old.  
Sandy Gibbons, a popular Phoenix, Arizona actor and media personality for decades, died Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was 85. Born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 15, 1933 he was usually billed as Sanford Gibbons and was a successful actor, with 33 film and television credits  including roles in “Tombstone,” “Tin Cup” and “Used Cars.” He never really stopped acting, playing a reporter in the 2018 film “Warning: No Trespassing.” As Sandy Gibbons he appeared as the horse dealer in the 1987 Terence Hill modern day Euro-western: “They Call Me Renegade”.




*'''KARACHENTSOV, Nikolay (Nicolai Petrovich Karachentsov)''' -10/27/1944, Moscow, Russia, U.S.S.R. - 10/26/2018, Moscow, Russia
*'''MARKS, Richard''' 11/10/1943, New York City, New York, U.S.A. - 12/31/2018, U.S.A.


Russian theater, film, TV actor Nikolai Karachentsov died in Moscow on Friday October 26, 2018, one day before his 74th birthday, his son Alexei Karachentsov told TASS. Karachentsov was one of the most popular Russian actors. He acted in tens of films, such as "Elder Son," "Dog in the Manger," "White Dew," "The Trust That Went Bust" and "A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines.".
Richard Marks, four-time Oscar-Nominated film editor, Died on December 31, 2018 at 75. Born on November 10, 1943, in New York City, Marks was nominated along with Walter Murch, Gerald B. Greenberg and Lisa Fruchtman for Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979) — contracted for six months, he spent three years on that project, much of that time in the Philippines — and for the Brooks classics Terms of Endearment (1983), Broadcast News (1987) and As Good as It Gets (1997). He was sound editor on the 1971 Euro-western ‘Doc’ starring Stacy Keach and Faye Dunawway.




*'''EWAR, Donald (Donald Alan Ewar)''' - 9/10/1923, Great Dunmow, Essex, England, U.K. - 10/15/2018, Brooklin, Ontario, Canada
*'''MARTINEZ, Patrice''' - 6/12/1963, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. - 12/25/2018, Burbank, California, U.S.A.


Donald Alan Ewer passed away peacefully on Monday October 15th, 2018 at the age of 95. Born in Great Dunmow, Essex, England on September 10, 1923. Donald made his acting debut at Stratford in 1958 and returned in 1969, performing there for a total of five seasons. In 1970 he won an Obie Award for his performance in"Saved" in the Off-Broadway production at the Chelsea Theatre Centre. He has numerous film credits to his name including Doolittle in Pygmalion with Peter O'Toole and Margot Kidder, and Spider with Ralph Fiennes. Ewar appeared as Jack McVie and Ezra Adams in the Euro-western TV series “The Campbells” in 1989 and 1990.  
American film, TV actress died in Burbank, California on December 25, 2018. She was 55. Martinez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 12, 1963 and will be remembered for her leading role in “The Three Amigos” (1986) as Carmen but most of all as Victoria Escalante on the 1990-1993 TV series “The New Zorro” starring Duncan Regehr. Patrice also appeared as Kish-Kao-Ko in 1998 German TV film Winnetous Rückkehr with Pierre Brice.  




*'''VENANTINI, Venantino (Enrico Venantino Venantini)''' - 4/17/1930, Fabriano, Marche, Italy - 10/9/2018, Viterbo, Lazio, Italy
*'''MONTEROS, Rosenda (Rosa Méndez Leza)''' - 8/31/1935, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico - 12/29/2019, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico


Italian actor Venantino Venantini died on October 9, 2018 in Viterbo, Italy from postoperative consequences of a femoral surgery suffered last summer. He was 88. Born in Italy on April 17, 1930, he participated in 150 films. An athletic physicist, he made his debut in the cinema with an appearance in “Un giorno in pretura” under the direction of Steno. His first important part in 1961 with “Odissea nuda”, directed by Franco Rossi. He later performed in dozens of films, some of which became cult favorites like “Emanuelle near”, “Luca il contrabbandiere”, “Apocalypse domain” and” Paura nella città dei morti viventi”. He’s best remembered by Euro-western fans for his portrayal of Billy Kane in 1967’ “Bandidos” and as Sweetley in “Hate is My God” in 1969. He also had an uncredited appearance in 1976’ “Apache Woman”.
Mexican film, TV and theater actress Rosenda Monteros died in Mexico City on December 29, 2018. She was 83. Born Rosa Méndez Leza in Vera Cruz, Mexico on August 31, 1935. Known in Mexico mainly for her theater work, in 1990 she received the recognition of the Mexican Association of Theater Critics for the record of 263 theater performances, and in 2003 she won the Best Actress award in Classic Theater of the Golden Age. To the rest of the world she’ll be remembered for her role as the Mexican peasant girl, Petra in 1960’s “The Magnificent Seven”. She would go on to appear in 48 films and TV series. She appeared in three Euro-westerns: “Les Indiens” (TV) – 1966 as Wany; “Savage Pampas” – 1966 as Rucu and “My Friend Winnetou” (TV) – 1980 as Hehaka Win.
 
 
*'''ECKEMYR, Agneta (Agneta Marie-Anne Eckemyr)''' - 7/2/1950, Karlsborg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden – 12/29/2018, New York City, New York, U.S.A.
 
Swedish model, film actress and fashion designer Agneta Eckemyr died in her New York City apartment on December 29, 2018 of Alzheimer’s disease. She was 68 years old. Born in Karlsborg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden on July 2, 1950. Initially a model, her looks took her into film and television roles. She was photographed by Life Magazine appearing opposite the five semi-finalist actors for the role of James Bond in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." Shortly after appearing in the 1974 Disney family film production "The Island at the Top of the World," Eckemyr appeared on the front cover and within the October 1975 edition of Playboy magazine, as a Playboy Playmate. After retirement from being an actress, she turned her talents to clothing design. Her most recent designs are featured at Älskling (Swedish for Darling), on Columbus Avenue, New York City; a block from where she died in an apartment overlooking Central Park. Agneta appeared in two Euro-westerns: “And for a Roof a Sky Full of Stars” – 1968 (the dead stagecoach passenger shown in the opening scene of the film), “Blindman” – 1971 (Pilar)
 
 
*'''COOPER, Stan (Stelvio Rosi)''' - 8/1/1938, Rome, Lazio, Italy - 12/19/2018, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
 
Italian film actor and video producer Stelvio Rosi died in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on December 19, 2018. He was 80. Born in Rome, Italy on August 1, 1938, Rosi made his film debut as a child actor in 1942, in Ferdinando Maria Poggioli's “Yes, Madam”. He reprised his acting career in the early 1960s and was initially used almost exclusively in teen comedies and musicals. In 1968 he changed his image and his name and to Stan Cooper and was cast in the leading roles in a number of genre films, often adventure, war films and Spaghetti westerns. He worked several times with director José Luis Merino. In 1973 he retired from his acting career and moved to South America, where among other things he worked as a film and video producer in Rio de Janeiro. Rosi appeared in five Euro-westerns: “Paths of War” - 1969 (Lieutenant Martin/Morgan); “Another Dollar for the McGregors” – 1970 (Ross Steward) [as Stan Cooper]; “The Great Treasure Hunt” – 1972 (Sam Madison) [as Stan Cooper]; :Stay Away from Trinity When He Comes to Eldorado” – 1972 (Carter) [as Stan Cooper]; “You're Jinxed, Friend You've Met Sacramento” - 1972 (Hike) [as Stan Cooper]
 
 
*'''RING, Børge''' - 2/17/1921, Ribe, Denmark - 12/27/2018, Overlangel, Holland
 
Beloved Danish animator, comic artist and musician Børge Ring has passed away in Overlangel, Holland on December 27, 2018. He was 97. Born in Ribe, Denmark on  February 7, 1921, he was best known for directing the Oscar-winning short “Anna and Bella” (1984) and the Oscar-nominated “Oh My Darling” (1978), Ring also worked on an impressive list of animated features, such as “Heavy Metal”, “The Smurfs and the Magic Flute”, “We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story” and two Euro-western animated features “Lucky Luke: Ballad of the Daltons” and “Asterix in America”
 
 
*'''GIULIANI, Luigi''' - 7/18/1940, San Giuliano Terme, Tuscany, Italy - 12/21/2018, Rome, Lazio, Italy
 
Italian actor and model Lugi Giuliani died in Rome, Italy on December 21st.  He was 78. Born on July 18, 1940 in San Giuliano Terme, Tuscany, Italy, he appeared in fourteen films from 1961 to 1966 sometimes under the aliases of Jim Reed and Louis McJulian. He’s bet remember for his appearance with Sophia Loren in “Boccaccio ‘70”, After his film career ended he was employed by Giorgio Armani as a model and spokesperson. He appeared in two Euro-westerns: “The Golden Sheriff” (1966) (Arizona Roy) using the alias Luis McJulian and “The Ruthless Colt of the Gringo” 1966 (Sol Lester) using the alias Jim Reed.
 
 
*'''PALNER, Henning''' - 7/18/1932, Helsingør, Denmark - 12/20/2018, Mindebog, Denmark
 
Danish theater, film, radio, TV actor Henning Palner died in Mindebog on December 20, 2018. He was 86. Palner participated in film successes such as "Komtessen" in 1961, "Vil du se min smukke navle" in 1978 and "Solkongen" in 2005. Also the television series "Huset på Christianshavn", "Gøngehøvdingen" and "Bryggeren". Most of his acting career revolved around the theater which began in 1956 when he was admitted to Royal Danish Theater School. Palner's distinct deep voice was by many in audiobooks. Where he has spoken in over 200 titles, as well as having toured the country with talks about his life on the boards. Palner was at one time married to actresses Yvonne Ingdal and Beatrice Palner. He appeared as Oscar Wilde in the 1965 television western ‘Wilde west’.
 
 
*'''CISNEROS, Max (Maximo Cisneros)''' - 6/8/1927, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. - 8/28/2018, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A.
 
Max Cisneros passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday August 28, 2018. Born Maximo Cisneros on June 8, 1927 he was a member of the Screen Actors Guild of America (SAG), and had speaking parts in such movies, “Convoy” starring Kris Kristofferson and Ali McGraw, “Thomasina and Bushrod”, “Captain Vargas”, “The Take” and The Legend of the Lone Ranger”. He also worked as a location scout for the movies “My Name is Nobody”, David Bowie’s “The Man Who Fell to Earth” and "Once Upon a Time in the West."
 
 
*'''MASTERSON, Peter''' - 6/1/1934, Houston, Texas, U.S.A. - 12/18/2018, Kinderhook, New York, U.S.A.
 
American actor, director Peter Masterson died at his home in Kinderhook, N.Y., after a fall on December 18, 2018.  The 84-year-old had been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2004. Born in Houston, Texas on June 1, 1934, his acting credits included "That Championship Season," "The Poison Tree," "The Great White Hope," and "The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald" Broadway plays as well as a starring role as Walter Eberhart in "The Stepford Wives" and a supporting role in "The Exorcist" movies. He was best known for co-writing and co-directing "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" Broadway musical, for which he was nominated for two Tony Awards, and for directing "The Trip to Bountiful" film, adapted from his cousin Horton Foote's play. That movie earned actress Geraldine Page a Best Actress Academy Award. Masterson directed the 1989 Euro-western “Blood Red” starring Eric Roberts, Giancarlo Giannini, Dennis Hopper.





Revision as of 23:25, 11 January 2019

KÜLOWThis page is our personal hall of fame. A reminder to us all that even though considered a B-genre, Spaghetti Westerns were full of great characters, played by great people. Many have passed away, and while we are young growing up re-watching all these classics, many more will probably leave us. May they be remembered. What follows, is a work-in-progress, a growing list of legends who have passed away...

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FRESH GRAVES

  • MacGREGOR, Eduardo (Eduardo Ferrer MacGregor) - 3/10/19??, Spain - 12/16/2018, Mexico

The National Association of Interpreters (ANDI) informed through its social networks that the Spanish actor Eduardo MacGregor died on December 16, 2018. The actor developed his career in Mexico as a dubbing actor in productions such as Oz, El Poder , Carancho and El Álamo. He also ventured into films such as The Stone Book (1969), Christ 70 (1970), Blue Demon, Spies Destroyer (1968), The World of the Dead (1970) and The Jeremias (2015). This actor also worked with director Luis Buñuel , in Simón en el Desierto , in which Silvia Pinal, Enrique Álvarez Félix and Claudio Book also participated in 1965. MacGregor played Judge Thompson in 1995’s Euro-western “Sons of Trinity”.


  • RAKI, Laya (Brunhilde Marie Jons) - 7/27/1927, Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany - 12/21/2018, Hollywood, California, U.S.A.

Laya Raki Randell-Wood passed away peacefully in the evening of December 21, 2018, in Hollywood, California. She was born Brunhilde Marie Jorns in Hamburg, Germany on July 27, 1927. Her mother left when Laya was only five years old. Her father remarried soon thereafter. He worked with the circus, where Laya learned acrobatics at a very young age, and performed in several circus acts. In her late teens, she partnered with fellow acrobat, Ricardo U. Partnerin, performing a 2-person dance/acrobatic act. From there, she learned ballet and other forms of dance. She developed a passion for dance, and was best known for her exotic dances. She performed throughout Europe and Italy in the 1940’s to 1950. She adopted the screen name, ‘Laya Raki’, at the suggestion of her manager. In 1954, she got a major part in the movie, ‘The Seekers’, (released in the U.S. as, 'Land of Fury’), as the exotic Moari dancer, alongside actor Jack Hawkins. It was shot in New Zealand, and was a big hit, bringing Laya into the spotlight. In 1955 Laya went to London to continue her acting career. Her roles in British films and TV productions made her an international star. She met and married actor Ron Randell in September 1957. They decided to move to the U.S. in the 1960’s, working between New York City and Los Angeles. Laya appeared in the popular TV series, ‘I Spy’, and other shows over the years in Los Angeles. Laya appeared as the gypsy girl alongside Randell in the Euro-western “Savage Pampas” 1966.


  • GIBBONS, Sandy (Sanford Gibbons) - 9/5/1933, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A. - 12/29/2018, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.

Sandy Gibbons, a popular Phoenix, Arizona actor and media personality for decades, died Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was 85. Born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 15, 1933 he was usually billed as Sanford Gibbons and was a successful actor, with 33 film and television credits including roles in “Tombstone,” “Tin Cup” and “Used Cars.” He never really stopped acting, playing a reporter in the 2018 film “Warning: No Trespassing.” As Sandy Gibbons he appeared as the horse dealer in the 1987 Terence Hill modern day Euro-western: “They Call Me Renegade”.


  • MARKS, Richard 11/10/1943, New York City, New York, U.S.A. - 12/31/2018, U.S.A.

Richard Marks, four-time Oscar-Nominated film editor, Died on December 31, 2018 at 75. Born on November 10, 1943, in New York City, Marks was nominated along with Walter Murch, Gerald B. Greenberg and Lisa Fruchtman for Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979) — contracted for six months, he spent three years on that project, much of that time in the Philippines — and for the Brooks classics Terms of Endearment (1983), Broadcast News (1987) and As Good as It Gets (1997). He was sound editor on the 1971 Euro-western ‘Doc’ starring Stacy Keach and Faye Dunawway.


  • MARTINEZ, Patrice - 6/12/1963, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. - 12/25/2018, Burbank, California, U.S.A.

American film, TV actress died in Burbank, California on December 25, 2018. She was 55. Martinez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 12, 1963 and will be remembered for her leading role in “The Three Amigos” (1986) as Carmen but most of all as Victoria Escalante on the 1990-1993 TV series “The New Zorro” starring Duncan Regehr. Patrice also appeared as Kish-Kao-Ko in 1998 German TV film Winnetous Rückkehr with Pierre Brice.


  • MONTEROS, Rosenda (Rosa Méndez Leza) - 8/31/1935, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico - 12/29/2019, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico

Mexican film, TV and theater actress Rosenda Monteros died in Mexico City on December 29, 2018. She was 83. Born Rosa Méndez Leza in Vera Cruz, Mexico on August 31, 1935. Known in Mexico mainly for her theater work, in 1990 she received the recognition of the Mexican Association of Theater Critics for the record of 263 theater performances, and in 2003 she won the Best Actress award in Classic Theater of the Golden Age. To the rest of the world she’ll be remembered for her role as the Mexican peasant girl, Petra in 1960’s “The Magnificent Seven”. She would go on to appear in 48 films and TV series. She appeared in three Euro-westerns: “Les Indiens” (TV) – 1966 as Wany; “Savage Pampas” – 1966 as Rucu and “My Friend Winnetou” (TV) – 1980 as Hehaka Win.


  • ECKEMYR, Agneta (Agneta Marie-Anne Eckemyr) - 7/2/1950, Karlsborg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden – 12/29/2018, New York City, New York, U.S.A.

Swedish model, film actress and fashion designer Agneta Eckemyr died in her New York City apartment on December 29, 2018 of Alzheimer’s disease. She was 68 years old. Born in Karlsborg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden on July 2, 1950. Initially a model, her looks took her into film and television roles. She was photographed by Life Magazine appearing opposite the five semi-finalist actors for the role of James Bond in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." Shortly after appearing in the 1974 Disney family film production "The Island at the Top of the World," Eckemyr appeared on the front cover and within the October 1975 edition of Playboy magazine, as a Playboy Playmate. After retirement from being an actress, she turned her talents to clothing design. Her most recent designs are featured at Älskling (Swedish for Darling), on Columbus Avenue, New York City; a block from where she died in an apartment overlooking Central Park. Agneta appeared in two Euro-westerns: “And for a Roof a Sky Full of Stars” – 1968 (the dead stagecoach passenger shown in the opening scene of the film), “Blindman” – 1971 (Pilar)


  • COOPER, Stan (Stelvio Rosi) - 8/1/1938, Rome, Lazio, Italy - 12/19/2018, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Italian film actor and video producer Stelvio Rosi died in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on December 19, 2018. He was 80. Born in Rome, Italy on August 1, 1938, Rosi made his film debut as a child actor in 1942, in Ferdinando Maria Poggioli's “Yes, Madam”. He reprised his acting career in the early 1960s and was initially used almost exclusively in teen comedies and musicals. In 1968 he changed his image and his name and to Stan Cooper and was cast in the leading roles in a number of genre films, often adventure, war films and Spaghetti westerns. He worked several times with director José Luis Merino. In 1973 he retired from his acting career and moved to South America, where among other things he worked as a film and video producer in Rio de Janeiro. Rosi appeared in five Euro-westerns: “Paths of War” - 1969 (Lieutenant Martin/Morgan); “Another Dollar for the McGregors” – 1970 (Ross Steward) [as Stan Cooper]; “The Great Treasure Hunt” – 1972 (Sam Madison) [as Stan Cooper]; :Stay Away from Trinity When He Comes to Eldorado” – 1972 (Carter) [as Stan Cooper]; “You're Jinxed, Friend You've Met Sacramento” - 1972 (Hike) [as Stan Cooper]


  • RING, Børge - 2/17/1921, Ribe, Denmark - 12/27/2018, Overlangel, Holland

Beloved Danish animator, comic artist and musician Børge Ring has passed away in Overlangel, Holland on December 27, 2018. He was 97. Born in Ribe, Denmark on February 7, 1921, he was best known for directing the Oscar-winning short “Anna and Bella” (1984) and the Oscar-nominated “Oh My Darling” (1978), Ring also worked on an impressive list of animated features, such as “Heavy Metal”, “The Smurfs and the Magic Flute”, “We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story” and two Euro-western animated features “Lucky Luke: Ballad of the Daltons” and “Asterix in America”


  • GIULIANI, Luigi - 7/18/1940, San Giuliano Terme, Tuscany, Italy - 12/21/2018, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Italian actor and model Lugi Giuliani died in Rome, Italy on December 21st. He was 78. Born on July 18, 1940 in San Giuliano Terme, Tuscany, Italy, he appeared in fourteen films from 1961 to 1966 sometimes under the aliases of Jim Reed and Louis McJulian. He’s bet remember for his appearance with Sophia Loren in “Boccaccio ‘70”, After his film career ended he was employed by Giorgio Armani as a model and spokesperson. He appeared in two Euro-westerns: “The Golden Sheriff” (1966) (Arizona Roy) using the alias Luis McJulian and “The Ruthless Colt of the Gringo” 1966 (Sol Lester) using the alias Jim Reed.


  • PALNER, Henning - 7/18/1932, Helsingør, Denmark - 12/20/2018, Mindebog, Denmark

Danish theater, film, radio, TV actor Henning Palner died in Mindebog on December 20, 2018. He was 86. Palner participated in film successes such as "Komtessen" in 1961, "Vil du se min smukke navle" in 1978 and "Solkongen" in 2005. Also the television series "Huset på Christianshavn", "Gøngehøvdingen" and "Bryggeren". Most of his acting career revolved around the theater which began in 1956 when he was admitted to Royal Danish Theater School. Palner's distinct deep voice was by many in audiobooks. Where he has spoken in over 200 titles, as well as having toured the country with talks about his life on the boards. Palner was at one time married to actresses Yvonne Ingdal and Beatrice Palner. He appeared as Oscar Wilde in the 1965 television western ‘Wilde west’.


  • CISNEROS, Max (Maximo Cisneros) - 6/8/1927, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. - 8/28/2018, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A.

Max Cisneros passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday August 28, 2018. Born Maximo Cisneros on June 8, 1927 he was a member of the Screen Actors Guild of America (SAG), and had speaking parts in such movies, “Convoy” starring Kris Kristofferson and Ali McGraw, “Thomasina and Bushrod”, “Captain Vargas”, “The Take” and The Legend of the Lone Ranger”. He also worked as a location scout for the movies “My Name is Nobody”, David Bowie’s “The Man Who Fell to Earth” and "Once Upon a Time in the West."


  • MASTERSON, Peter - 6/1/1934, Houston, Texas, U.S.A. - 12/18/2018, Kinderhook, New York, U.S.A.

American actor, director Peter Masterson died at his home in Kinderhook, N.Y., after a fall on December 18, 2018. The 84-year-old had been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2004. Born in Houston, Texas on June 1, 1934, his acting credits included "That Championship Season," "The Poison Tree," "The Great White Hope," and "The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald" Broadway plays as well as a starring role as Walter Eberhart in "The Stepford Wives" and a supporting role in "The Exorcist" movies. He was best known for co-writing and co-directing "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" Broadway musical, for which he was nominated for two Tony Awards, and for directing "The Trip to Bountiful" film, adapted from his cousin Horton Foote's play. That movie earned actress Geraldine Page a Best Actress Academy Award. Masterson directed the 1989 Euro-western “Blood Red” starring Eric Roberts, Giancarlo Giannini, Dennis Hopper.


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