Bud Spencer
Bud Spencer | |
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Bud Spencer in 1974 | |
| Born | Carlo Pedersoli 31 October 1929 Naples, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 27 June 2016 (aged 86) Rome, Italy |
| Resting place | Campo Verano, Rome, Italy |
| Alma mater | Sapienza University of Rome |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1950–2010 |
| Spouse |
Maria Amato (m. 1960) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | David di Donatello Special Award |
| Sports career | |
| National team | Italy |
| Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4½ in) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle, water polo |
| Club | Società Sportiva Lazio Nuoto |
| Website | budspencerofficial |
Bud Spencer (born Carlo Pedersoli; 31 October 1929 – 27 June 2016) was an Italian actor, professional swimmer and water polo player. He was known for action-comedy and spaghetti Western roles with his long-time film partner and friend Terence Hill. Spencer and Hill appeared in 18 films together.
In his youth, Bud Spencer was a successful athlete and swimmer for Gruppo Sportivo Fiamme Oro. and for Società Sportiva Lazio Nuoto. He represented Italy twice at the Summer Olympics. He obtained a law degree and registered several patents. Spencer also became a certified commercial airline and helicopter pilot, and supported and funded many children's charities, including the Spencer Scholarship Fund.