Who Are Those Guys?~ Alberto Dell Acqua

 

Alberto Dell’Acqua was the most famous of the Dell Acqua brothers; Arnaldo Dell'Acqua, Roberto Dell’Acqua, Ottaviano Dell’Acqua and actress Fernanda Dell'Acqua (Fern Water). They came from a circus family and all were trained acrobats. Alberto was born in Campobasso, Molise, Campobasso Italy on May 14, 1944. He was hired as a stuntman because of his athletic abilities Alberto soon became a main supporting actor in the Italian film industry starting in the mid-1960s. Sometimes billed as Robert Widmark and Cole Kitosch he appeared in thirty Euro-westerns. He usually played the younger brother to the main actor or a family member as in his first film “7 Guns for the MacGregors”. His handsome appearance and his pleasant smile made him a fan favorite and he graduated to larger co-starring roles. Often one or more of his brothers would appear in his films especially if there was a call for a saloon brawl. 

Some of his better-known westerns are: “7 Guns for the MacGregors” (1965) “Up the MacGregors” (1966) “Texas, Adios” (aka “The Avenger”) (1966), “This Man Can’t Die” (1967), “Kill Them All and Comeback Alone” (1968) and “Alleluia and Sartana, Sons of God” (1972). He starred in “Trinity and Sartana are Coming” (1972) and “Son of Zorro” (1973).

His career has since tailed off and he once again is participating periodically in the circus as a knife thrower.

Alberto was awarded the “'Tabernas de Cine' Award” at the 2017 Almeria Western Film Festival for his long career in the Spaghetti westerns filmed in Spain.

Dell ACQUA, Alberto (aka George Eastwood, Cole Kitosch, Albert Naova, Robert Vidmark, Al Waterman, Albert Waterman, Robert Widmark) [5/14/1944 Campobasso, Molise, Campobasso Italy -     ] – circus acrobat, stuntman, film, TV actor, son circus owners  Fausto Dell'Acqua, Giovanna Huesca,  brother of stuntman, actor Arnaldo Dell’Acqua [1938-    ], actress Fern Water (Fernanda Dell’Acqua) [1941-    ], stuntman, actor Roberto Dell’Acqua [1946-2019],  Ottaviano Dell’Acqua [1955-    ], married to Maria Gabriella Cammisa [1942-    ] (196?-    ) father of Massimiliano Dell’Acqua [1969-    ], Doriana Dell Acqua [1971-    ].

The Avenger – 1966 (Jim Sullivan) [as Cole Kitosch]

7 Guns for the MacGregors - 1966 (Dick MacGregor) [as Albert Waterman]

Up the MacGregors! – 1966 (Dick MacGregor) [as Cole Kitosch]

Days of Vengeance – 1967 (soldier)

Killer Caliber .32 - 1967 (Spot) [as Cole Kitosch]

A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die – 1967 (Ruby’s son)

This Man Can’t Die – 1967 (Daniel Benson)

Turn… I’ll Kill You – 1967 (Davis brother)

Up the MacGregors – 1967 (Dick MacGregor) [as Cole Kitosch]

Wanted – 1967 [stunts]

Vengeance – 1968 (Richie/Ricky Barrett) [as Albert Naova]

Kill Them All and Come Back Alone – 1968 (‘Kid’) [as Robert Widmark]

Long Days of Hate – 1968 (Rooney)

The Man Who Cried for Revenge - 1968

And for a Roof a Sky Full of Stars - 1968 (saloon brawler) [stunts]

Western, Italian Style – 1968 [archive footage]

Boot Hill – 1969 (Hans)

The Call Me Trinity – 1970 (Mormon)

The Twilight Avengers – 1970 (Peter/Paul Garrison) [as Albert Dell’Acqua]

Blindman – 1971 [stunts, doubled Tony Anthony]

The Deserter – 1971 [stunts]

Panhandle Caliber .38 – 1971 (sergeant)

Return of Sabata – 1971 (townsman)

Vendetta at Dawn – 1971 (Johnny Benton) [as Leo Widmark]

Alleluia and Sartana, Sons of God – 1972 (Sartana) [as Robert Widmark]

Panhandle .38 - 1972 (sergeant)

They Call Me Providence – 1972 (James henchman)

Trinity & Sartana Those Sons of Bitches - 1972 (Alleluia/Sartana Smith) [as Robert Widmark]

The Son of Zorro – 1973 (Don Rocardo Villaverde/Zorro) [as Robert Widmark]

California – 1977 (Confederate soldier)

Buck at the Edge of Heaven – 1991 (Jeff) [as Robert Widmark]

The Outsider – 2013 [himself]

Sulle tracce del western – 2020 [himself]