Who Are Those Guys ~ Lucio De Santis

 

Lucio De Santis was born in Bologna, Italy on November 16, 1922. Lucio was part of the Italian stock company of supporting actors and usually appeared in Euro-westerns playing Mexican bandits. Lucio appeared in 26 films and television appearances. He was sometimes billed as De Santis Lucio, Louis Santis or Bob Johnson and he’s probably best remembered for his appearance in the opening scene of “Django” (1965) as the bandit whipping Loredana Nusciak. De Santis would go on to appear in 15 Euto-westerns including supporting roles in “The Relentless Four” (1965) “The Hills Run Red” (1966), “Vengeance” (1968) and his final film appearance in “And God Said to Cain” (1969). De Santis moved to Venezuela where he passed away on August 23, 2006, in Caracas. He was 83.

De SANTIS, Lucio (aka Bob Johnson, Charles Johnson, De Santis Lucio, Louis Santis) [11/16/1922, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy – 8/23/2006, Rome, Lazio, Italy] – film, TV actor, brother of director Giuseppe De Santis [1917-1997], cinematographer, cameraman Pasqualino De Santis [1927-1996].

A Coffin for the Sheriff – 1965 (Mulligan) [as Bob Johnson]

The Colt is My Law – 1965 (Pedro) [as Charles Johnson]

Django – 1965 (whipping bandit)

Kill Johnny Ringo – 1965 (drunk henchman)

The Avenger – 1966 (McLeod henchman)

Fort Yuma Gold – 1966 (Union sergeant)

The Hills Run Red – 1966 (Juan)

The Man from Nowhere – 1966 (rancher)

Ringo and His Golden Pistol – 1966 (Carlos Perez)

Up the MacGregors! – 1966 (bandit)

Rattler Kid – 1967 (Jeff)

The Son of Django – 1967 (Hurricane) [as Bob Johnson]

Vengeance – 1967 (Laredo) [as Louis Santis]

Viva Django! – 1967 (Joe/Django/Trinity/Cassidy henchman)

Wanted – 1967 (Lloyd henchman)

Execution – 1968 (sergeant)

One by One – 1968 (Big Boss)

Two Pistols and a Coward – 1968 (Roy henchman) [as Santis Lucio]

And God Said to Cain – 1969 (Jim Santamaria)