Charles
Borromel was born in Scotland sometime in the 1930s. Although he’s appeared in
over 40 films from “Giuseppe venduto dai fratelli” (The Story of Joseph and His
Brethren) in 1960 to “La putain du roi” (The King’s Whore” in 1990 little about
the man is known. He’s been credited under the aliases Charles Bromey and
Charles Borromeo. He’s known for his appearances in such films as “Ladyhawke”
(1985), “The Blade Master” (1984) and “Absurd” (1981). Among his films were
appearances in three Euo-westerns listed below.
BORROMEL, Charles (aka Charles Borromeo, Charles Bromey) [193?, Scotland, U.K. -
7/6/2007, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.] – TV, voice actor.
7/6/2007, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.] – TV, voice actor.
Zorro the Rebel – 1966
(Luis)
Four of the Apocalypse -
1974 (Montana)
White Apache – 1985 (Crazy
Bull)
Charles Borromel has an older brother who still lives in Glasgow, Scotland today. He is a well known painter.
ReplyDeleteI knew Charles in the mid to late 90's. He came to my family's house for dinner a few times. He used to show us his acting photos and tell us stories.
DeleteIs his brother still alive?
That must have been after 1994, when he was more or less forced to return to Glasgow, as he was in too poor health to remain in Italy without reliable income. I have visited him only once there in 1997, would love to get in touch directly to hear more about that period. That was also the time I saw his brother Edwin for the last time. He passed away a few years ago (see my comment further down).
DeleteI can find nothing on Charles' brother so the question will have to go unanswered.
ReplyDeleteAndiamo a Davide. Today the restaurant is known as Edy il figlio de Davide on Vicolo del Babuino Next to the infamous Notegan which unfortunately does not exist. We used to hang out there in the late 70’s with also the main Fulci actors. If memory serves me correctly, Charles wore a vintage Luftwaffe jacket all the time. I always kidded him, ma tu sempre morto di fame because I ended up picking the tab for dinner. Simpatico person I always I enjoyed his company. Rip my friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post and the memories and additional information.
ReplyDeleteI am writing a book about Waterloo, which Charles apparently appeared in. I can find no trace of him in the final film, any info would be appreciated!
ReplyDeleteCharles' brother Edwin Scotterz was a pennyless - mostly seascape - painter most of his life, who luckily got at least appreciated later in relatively old age.
ReplyDeleteHe unfortunately died a few years ago. Born in Glasgow and lived there most if not all of his life, Garnett Hill.
As for Charles, I knew him very well since 1971, later on & off. As a matter of fact, the love of my life, albeit not an easy one, as I was 16 years younger. Not easy but 100 % trustworthy in the rather murky movie scene in Rome, as I was 22, long-legged & mini-skirted and he could have easily let them exploit me. Eternally broke - yes, someone else would usually pick up the tab :-). Very intelligent, well educated - Jesuit high school, Glasgow Acting Academy (or whatever it is called), English litterature degree in university.
Professional bicycle racer before that.
After one year in a theatre in southern England he was engaged during a centennial season in Stratford-on-Avon, playing with among others Laurence Olivier, Charles Laughton and from his own generation, Vanessa Redgrave and Diana Rigg.
If only he had remained there for a few more years (they offered to renew his contract), he would have had a solid basis for his further career.
But he bicycled to Rome during summer break, where Charles Laughton got him a part in a movie. As his marriage also was on the rocks, he stayed there. The first of a long string of increasingly unfortunate choices which continued throughout his life. A great talent gone to waste. The last time I talked with him on the phone was in January 2003.
PS : he hated being called 'Charlie'.