Peter Martell

Pietro Martellanza (30 September 1938 – 1 February 2010), best known as Peter Martell, was an Italian film actor, best known for his roles in Spaghetti westerns. Sometimes he was credited as Pete Martell or Peter Martel.

Born in Bolzano, he started his career in cinema as a stuntman. He was mainly active in 60's and 70's, appearing in about 70 films.

Martell was chosen as the leading actor in God Forgives... I Don't!, but the day before the first shoot he broke his foot during a fight with his girlfriend and was replaced by Terence Hill, who so started his successful partnership with Bud Spencer.

Selected filmography

  • The Cobra (1967)
  • My Name Is Pecos (1967)
  • Lola Colt (1967)
  • Long Days of Hate (1968)
  • May God Forgive You... But I Won't (1968)
  • Fury of Johnny Kid (1968)
  • Ringo the Lone Rider (1968)
  • Bandits in Milan (1968)
  • Ringo the Lone Rider (1968)
  • God Made Them... I Kill Them (1968)
  • The Forgotten Pistolero (1969)
  • Barbagia (1969)
  • Chuck Moll (1970)
  • Death Walks at Midnight (1972)
  • The French Sex Murders (1972)
  • Podcasts:

    Famous quotes by Peter Martell:

    "The biggest process was educating the boxing commission about mixed martial arts. There were a lot of people that had no idea what it was."
    "There's no doubt that over the last 10 years, participation in skating and (ice) hockey has increased."
    "Any time there has been exposure on TV for skating, it generates interest."
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