John Kitzmiller

Acting

John Kitzmiller

Born December 4, 1913 · Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S.

Died February 23, 1965 · aged 51

John Kitzmiller (December 4, 1913 – February 23, 1965) was an American actor who worked in his native land, as well as Italy and the United Kingdom. Kitzmiller achieved his greatest fame as a popular and versatile actor in Europe, making an estimated 40 European films. He was the first Black actor to win the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor in 1957 for his role in the Yugoslav (Slovenia) …

Known For

Dr. NoDr. No · 1962
Dr. No
7.01962
MovieAdventureAction
Agent 007 battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder, to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.
Totòtruffa '62Totòtruffa '62 · 1961
Totòtruffa '62
7.61961
MovieComedy
Antonio, a former variety actor, keeps his daughter in an excellent boarding school by organizing small scams with his friend and colleague Felice. Commissioner Malvasia good-naturedly persecuted him. When their respective unsuspecting children fall in love, the two fathers make peace.
Without PityWithout Pity · 1948
Without Pity
5.91948
MovieDramaRomance
A struggling woman and a black American soldier fall in love in post-World War II Italy.
Lost SoulsLost Souls · 1959
Lost Souls
9.01959
MovieAdventureTV Movie
A gang of violent criminals holds captive a group of young women and men in an abandoned mining complex.
Pirates of the CoastPirates of the Coast · 1960
Pirates of the Coast
5.71960
MovieAdventure
Luis de Monterey is a ship captain who is pitted against a crafty pirates.
Aphrodite, Goddess of LoveAphrodite, Goddess of Love · 1958
Aphrodite, Goddess of Love
7.41958
MovieDramaHistory
The construction of great temple dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, followed by new and high taxes and the arrival of a plague, create discontent in the population, and threatens the love between a sculptor and a slave.
Variety LightsVariety Lights · 1950
Variety Lights
6.91950
MovieDramaComedy
In Italy, Checco Dal Monte manages a troupe of traveling performers with plenty of heart but minimal talent. At a small town engagement, he encounters the starry-eyed, gorgeous Lily Antonelli, and hires her as a dancer on the show. Vivacious Lily quickly sells out crowds and earns the resentment of Checco's mistress, Melina Amour, but the fledgling performer has far bigger ambitions and soon sets her sights on a higher-profile role.
Uncle Tom's CabinUncle Tom's Cabin · 1965
Uncle Tom's Cabin
5.91965
MovieDrama
In the pre-Civil War South, a sadistic plantation owner brutalizes his slaves to the point of rebellion. Always obedient, peaceful and honest old slave Tom plays a central role in this tragedy.

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