Little Known Spaghetti Western Actors ~ Tony Brandt

[These daily posts will cover little known actors or people that have appeared in more recent films and TV series. Various degrees of information that I was able to find will be given and anything that you can add would be appreciated.]

He was born Antonio Brandt on June 13, 1930, in Rome, Italy and is often credited with co-director status on Monte Hellman’s 1978 “China 9, Liberty 37” this was only done for co-production reasons and his name was listed for tax purposes only and was never involved as director but did appear in the film as an actor. Tony appeared as an actor and assistant director in several other European westerns such as “The Arizona Kid” (1971), “Duck You Sucker” (1971), “Massacre at Fort Holman” (1972) and “China 9, Liberty 37 (1978).

He died in Padova, Veneto, Italy on July 25, 2009, at the age of 79.

BRANDT, Tony (Antonio Brandt) [6/13/1930, Rome, Lazio, Italy – 7/25/2009, Padova, Veneto, Italy] – director, assistant director, film actor, singer, married to ? father of a son.

The Arizona Kid – 1970

Duck You Sucker – 1971 [assistant director]

Massacre at Fort Holman – 1972 [assistant director]

China 9, Liberty 37 – 1978 (Jefferson) [assistant director]

 

[Photo courtesy of Michael Ferguson]