Alberto Dell'Acqua
Alberto Dell'Acqua | |
|---|---|
credited as Robert Widmark | |
| Born | 14 May 1944 |
| Other names | Robert Widmark Cole Kitosh Al Waterman Albert Nova |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1955–2001 |
Alberto Dell'Acqua (born 14 May 1944[1]) is an Italian actor and stuntman. He appeared in more than forty films since 1955 mostly Italian Spaghetti Westerns, and was often credited as Robert Widmark, Cole Kitosh, Al Waterman and Albert Nova.
Career
Before appearing in Texas, Adios in 1966, Dell'Acqua had small supporting roles in several Italian Spaghetti Westerns directed by renowned Italian directors: I giganti di Roma (Giants of Rome) by Anthony Dawson, and Sette pistole per i MacGregor (Seven Guns for the MacGregors) by Franco Giraldi.
Dell'Acqua was cast as Jim Sullivan in Texas, Adios (1966) after director Ferdinando Baldi saw his performance in Seven Guns for the MacGregors (1966) and was impressed by his screen presence. In Texas, Addio, he portrayed the naive and idealistic younger brother of Sheriff Burt Sullivan (played by Franco Nero). His character persuades Burt to travel to Mexico in pursuit of the sadistic bandit Cisco Delgado (José Suárez), aiming to avenge their father's murder. As the brothers become entangled with a group of Mexican revolutionaries, the story builds toward a violent and emotionally charged climax. Dell'Acqua's performance received positive attention from reviewers; in a retrospective review of the Blu-ray release, Fanboy Destroy wrote: "It’s all Nero’s show, but Dell’Acqua’s athletic stunts and striking good looks make him a pretty decent co-star."[2]
In 1968, Dell'Acqua collaborated once again with his on-screen brother, Franco Nero, in the film Man, Pride and Vengeance, directed by Luigi Bazzoni. This film is a Western adaptation of the novella Carmen by Prosper Mérimée. During filming, on a particularly scorching day in Spain, Dell'Acqua lay down to rest about half an hour before a scheduled break. When the break began, Nero called out to him to join the crew. However, Dell'Acqua was not merely asleep; he had suffered a heatstroke. Fortunately, Nero quickly recognized the seriousness of the situation and took him to the hospital, ultimately saving his life.[3]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Nella terra di nessuno | Italian Film | |
| 1998 | The Son of Sandokan | Jafar | Italian TV Series |
| 1989 | After Death | Scientist | Italian Film |
| 1983 | Endgame | Gabe Mantrax | Italian Film |
| 1979 | Zombi 2 | Zombi | Italian/American Film |
| 1977 | The Perfect Killer | Luc | Italian Film |
| 1977 | Babanın Evlatları[4] | Pire Mehmet | Turkish Film |
| 1976 | Baş Belası[5] | Piç Rıza / Fırlama Necmi | Turkish Film |
| 1975 | Üç Kağıtçılar / Che Carambole Ragazzi[6][7] | Piç Rıza[8] | Turkish/Italian film; Bilingual film |
| 1975 | Zwei Teufelskerle auf dem Weg ins Kloster | Jim | West German/Italian Film |
| 1974 | Dschungelmädchen für zwei Halunken | Jeff | West German/Italian Film |
| 1974 | Man with the Golden Winchester | Don Rocardo Villaverde / Zorro | aka Son of Zorro; Italian/Spanish Film |
| 1973 | Battle of the Amazons | Llio | Italian/Spanish Film |
| 1972 | Alleluja & Sartana are Sons... Sons of God | Sartana | Italian Spaghetti Western |
| 1972 | Trinità e Sartana figli di... | Sartana | Italian Spaghetti Western |
| 1970 | I vendicatori dell'Ave Maria | Pete | Italian Spaghetti Western |
| 1969 | Boot Hill | Sam | Italian Spaghetti Western |
| 1968 | Vengeance | Richie | Italian Spaghetti Western |
| 1968 | Long Days of Hate | Rooney | Italian Spaghetti Western |
| 1968 | Il suo nome gridava vendetta | Italian Spaghetti Western | |
| 1968 | A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof | Italian Spaghetti Western | |
| 1968 | Kill Them All and Come Back Alone | The Kid | Italian Spaghetti Western |
| 1968 | Man, Pride and Vengeance | Remendado | Italian Spaghetti Western |
| 1968 | A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die | Italian Spaghetti Western | |
| 1968 | Il suo nome gridava vendetta | Italian Spaghetti Western | |
| 1967 | Wanted | Italian Spaghetti Western | |
| 1967 | Up the MacGregors! | Dick MacGregor | Italian Spaghetti Western |
| 1966 | Texas, Adios | Jim Sullivan | Italian Spaghetti Western |
| 1965 | Seven Guns for the MacGregors | Dick MacGregor | Italian Spaghetti Western |
| 1964 | Giants of Rome | Valerius | Italian/French Film |
| 1955 | La Rossa | Bambino | Italian Film |
References
- ^ [1] (Dell'Acqua posted on his Instagram account on May 14, 2025, that he reached 81, indicating that he was born in 1944)
- ^ [2]
- ^ [3]
- ^ Babanın Evlatları @ sinematurk.com
- ^ Baş Belası @ sinematurk.com
- ^ Uckağıtçılar @ sinematurk.com
- ^ Che Carambole Ragazzi @ sinematurk.com
- ^ "Alberto Dell'Acqua or Robert Widmark or Piç Rıza". Archived from the original on 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2016-01-28.