Bud Spencer

Bud Spencer
Spencer in 1974
Born
Carlo Pedersoli

(1929-10-31)31 October 1929
Died27 June 2016(2016-06-27) (aged 86)
Resting placeCampo Verano, Rome, Italy
Alma materSapienza University of Rome
Occupations
  • Actor
  • professional swimmer
  • water polo player
Years active1950–2010
Spouse
Maria Amato
(m. 1960)
Children3
AwardsDavid di Donatello Special Award
Sports career
National team Italy
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle, water polo
ClubSocietà Sportiva Lazio Nuoto
Websitebudspencerofficial.com

Carlo Pedersoli (31 October 1929 – 27 June 2016), known professionally as Bud Spencer, was an Italian actor, professional swimmer and water polo player. He was known for action-comedy and spaghetti Western roles with his long-time film partner and friend Terence Hill.[1] Spencer and Hill appeared in 18 films together.

In his youth, Bud Spencer was a successful athlete and swimmer for Gruppo Sportivo Fiamme Oro.[2] and for Società Sportiva Lazio Nuoto. He obtained a law degree and registered several patents. Spencer also became a certified commercial airline and helicopter pilot, and supported and funded many children's charities, including the Spencer Scholarship Fund.[3]

  1. ^ Anderson, Ariston (27 June 2016). "Bud Spencer, Italian Spaghetti Western Star, Dies at 86". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Atleti Delle Fiamme Oro: Bud Spencer, Valentina Vezzali, Fabrizio Rampazzo, Enrico Fabris, Roberto Cammarelle, Stefano Mauro Pizzamiglio". libreriauniversitaria.it. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  3. ^ Anderson, Ariston (27 June 2016). "Bud Spencer, Italian Spaghetti Western Star, Dies at 86". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 9 May 2018.