Portrait of Franco Columbu

Franco Columbu

Bio: An Italian born former bodybuilder, actor and author. Despite his short statue at 5 ft 5 (165cm) he won Mr
Born: Thu, Aug 07 1941
Birthplace: Ollolai, Nuoro, Italia

Death: Fri, Aug 30 2019
Franco Columbu is 78 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons
Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons
Franco Columbu would have been no older than
78 in Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Tue, Apr 23 2024
Poster of One More Round
One More Round
Franco Columbu was
73 in One More Round
as 'Franco Turelli'.
Tue, Jun 02 2015
Poster of Rocky IV: The American Punch
Rocky IV: The American Punch
Franco Columbu was
73 in Rocky IV: The American Punch
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 11 2014
Poster of Dreamland: The Land of Dreams
Dreamland: The Land of Dreams
Franco Columbu was
69 in Dreamland: The Land of Dreams
as 'Frank'.
Fri, Jul 08 2011
Poster of Ancient Warriors
Ancient Warriors
Franco Columbu was
61 in Ancient Warriors
as 'Aldo Paccione'.
Sat, Mar 01 2003
Poster of Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
Franco Columbu was
60 in Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
as 'Self - Mr. Olympia 1981'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Doublecross on Costa's Island
Doublecross on Costa's Island
Franco Columbu was
55 in Doublecross on Costa's Island
as 'Enrico Costa'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Taken Alive
Taken Alive
Franco Columbu was
52 in Taken Alive
as 'Enrico Costa'.
Thu, May 12 1994
Poster of Beretta's Island
Beretta's Island
Franco Columbu was
52 in Beretta's Island
as 'Franco Armando Beretta'.
Thu, May 05 1994
Poster of Desperate Crimes
Desperate Crimes
Franco Columbu was
52 in Desperate Crimes
as 'Nerescu'.
Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of Perduta
Perduta
Franco Columbu was
49 in Perduta
as 'L'americano'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Big Top Pee-wee
Big Top Pee-wee
Franco Columbu was
46 in Big Top Pee-wee
as 'Otto the Strongman'.
Fri, Jul 22 1988
Poster of Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild
Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild
Franco Columbu was
46 in Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 01 1988
Poster of The Running Man
The Running Man
Franco Columbu was
46 in The Running Man
as '911 Security Officer #2'.
Fri, Nov 13 1987
Poster of Predator
Predator
Franco Columbu was
45 in Predator
as 'Medic (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 12 1987
Poster of Rickles... On the Loose
Rickles... On the Loose
Franco Columbu was
45 in Rickles... On the Loose
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 23 1986
Poster of The Road To Olympia
The Road To Olympia
Franco Columbu was
43 in The Road To Olympia
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 14 1984
Poster of The Terminator
The Terminator
Franco Columbu was
43 in The Terminator
as 'Future Terminator'.
Fri, Oct 26 1984
Poster of Getting Physical
Getting Physical
Franco Columbu was
42 in Getting Physical
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Mar 20 1984
Poster of Conan the Barbarian
Conan the Barbarian
Franco Columbu was
40 in Conan the Barbarian
as 'Pictish Scout'.
Fri, Apr 02 1982
Poster of The Hustler of Muscle Beach
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Franco Columbu was
38 in The Hustler of Muscle Beach
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 16 1980
Poster of The Comeback
The Comeback
Franco Columbu was
38 in The Comeback
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 12 1980
Poster of Pumping Iron
Pumping Iron
Franco Columbu was
35 in Pumping Iron
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 18 1977
Poster of Stay Hungry
Stay Hungry
Franco Columbu was
34 in Stay Hungry
as 'Franco Orsini (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 23 1976
Poster of Herakles
Herakles
Franco Columbu was
20 in Herakles
Mon, Jan 01 1962

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Franco Columbu was
47+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Doctor's Assistant (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of The World's Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man
Franco Columbu was
36+ in The World's Strongest Man
as 'Competitor'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 24 1977
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Franco Columbu was
20+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961