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.
Tiger of the Seven SeasTiger of the Seven Seas · 1962
Tiger of the Seven Seas
★ 5.21962
MovieAdventure
Tigre is the skipper of the Santa Maria, a pirate-ship, but he feels tired and decides to leave the command of the ship. Unfortunately he has only a daughter, Consuelo. So he will leave the command and the ship to the winner of a challenge among his men. Unexpectedly Consuelo wins. The same night Tigre is killed, William is charged with the killing and is sentenced to death. But before the sentence could be executed the Spaniards of Grand Duke Inigo arrives. Consuelo escapes, however this is only the first move of Indigo's wife to get to the pirates treasure.
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.
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.
The Son of Captain BloodThe Son of Captain Blood · 1962
The Son of Captain Blood
★ 6.71962
MovieActionAdventure
The son of a notorious pirate is placed on the path of righteousness by his love for a beautiful young woman.
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.
Revolt of the MercenariesRevolt of the Mercenaries · 1961
Revolt of the Mercenaries
★ 7.71961
MovieAdventureRomance
Duchess Patrizia is determined to marry, although against her will, effeminate but powerful Prince Stefano. This is the only way she has found to thwart the plans of Count Keller, her aggressive neighbor, who wants to grab her land.
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.

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