Calisto Calisti was an Italian actor who is best known for Four Flies on Grey Velvet, Goliath and the Sins of Babylon, and Colossus of the Arena. He was born on August 6, 1934, in Macerata, Marche, Italy, and he passed away on October 16, 1974, in Rome, Italy.
Personal and Family Life
Calisto Calisti was born to a family in Macerata, where he developed a passion for acting from a young age. Though specific details about his family are limited, his Italian heritage influenced his career in film. He pursued acting in various genres, showcasing his versatility as an entertainer.
Career Highlights
Calisti’s film career spanned over a decade, during which he appeared in numerous films, often taking on supporting roles. He became known for his work in Italian cinema, especially in genres like giallo and peplum films. His performances in movies such as Four Flies on Grey Velvet and Goliath and the Sins of Babylon garnered him recognition in the film industry.
Death and Legacy
Calisto Calisti died on October 16, 1974, in Rome, leaving behind a legacy of work that contributed to the Italian film scene of the 1960s and 1970s. Although his career was relatively short, he is remembered for his memorable characters. His films continue to be appreciated by fans of classic Italian cinema.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
Orgasmo
1969-02-07
Ed ora… raccomanda l’anima a Dio!
1968-10-26
Johnson
Straniero… fatti il segno della croce!
1968-05-16
Carson Donovan
Una pistola per cento bare
1968-08-24
Cassidy
Prega Dio… e scavati la fossa!
1968-03-14
Don Enrique
Tutto per tutto
1968-03-27
sceriffo
La banda Casaroli
1962-09-08
Commissario Marotta
Trasplante de un cerebro
1970-12-23
Commissario Giuliani
O tutto o niente
1968-11-22
Johnny Siringo
Revolver
1973-09-27
Maresciallo Fantuzzi
Le scomunicate di San Valentino
1974-03-26
Un posto ideale per uccidere
1971-08-18
Police Inspector
Maciste, l’eroe più grande del mondo
1963-12-03
Delos, King’s Adviser
Per qualche dollaro in meno
1966-08-11
Lo sceriffo
Agente 077 dall’oriente con furore
1965-09-24
Hassan
Agente 3S3: Passaporto per l’inferno
1965-05-25
Salkoff
Una voglia da morire
1965-04-22
Maciste il gladiatore più forte del mondo
1962-09-13
Sklepios
Omicron
1963-09-01
Torchio
House of Cards
1968-09-16
Police Inspector at Rome Station (uncredited)
Sei donne per l’assassino
1964-04-10
Butler (uncredited)
Paranoia
1970-02-20
Doctor
The One Eyed Soldiers
1966-01-01
Henchman (uncredited)
4 mosche di velluto grigio
1971-12-17
Carlo Marosi
Sansone contro i pirati
1963-07-19
Ibrahim
Confessione di un commissario di polizia al procuratore della Repubblica