Goffredo ‘Freddy’ Unger was born on June 6, 1933 in Oslo
Norway. During his career, he was billed and credited under several pseudonyms
such as: Freddy Unger, Freddy Hagar, Frederico Hungar, and John Silver.In the Italian film industry Unger was considered one of the best extras and character actors who developed a career in minor roles. Among other things, he became a great stuntman and stunt coordinator and also a master of arms and special effects. Unger was also a master at fencing and became an instructor on many films during the 1960s and 1970s.
He began his career during the 1960s, starting in various mythological and sword and sandal films. This led to his participation in the Italian comedy films, thrillers and most of all the so called spaghetti westerns. He then became a second unit director as well as a stunt coordinator.
He was well respected and much loved by his colleagues.
He appeared in over 30 Euro-westerns as an actor and stuntman and many others as a SFX man and stunt coordinator. Unger died in Rome on June 6, 2009.
Today we remember Goffredo ‘Freddy’ Unger on what would have been his 80th birthday.
I knew him starting 1971...he taught me so much about weapons, canons etc. Just in between takes....he was beloved by all. - John Dulaney
ReplyDeleteGOFFREGO is the one who introduced me to the world of cinema .... the ticorderò always with affection. - Alberto Dell'Acqua
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ReplyDeleteI wonder If you can help me. I am looking for relatives to Gofreddo Unger, who died in 2009. Gofreddos mother was my grandfathers sister and I am looking for my relatives to get in contact with them. Please if you know something about if Gofreddo had children give me the address.
With best regards
Mike jackson (grandfather Genesio Amadori)
Sweden.
Does anyone know where his son - Genesio Unger is living now?
ReplyDeleteWe have been studying Music together in the Rome Conservatory.