Quick Facts
Born:
1928-07-25
Birthplace:
Cagliari, Italy
Credits:
75 Total Roles
Mimmo Palmara
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Biography
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Born in Cagliari, Palmara made his film debut in 1952 as character actor in drama films by eminent directors such as Luchino Visconti, Mario Monicelli and Antonio Pietrangeli, then obtained main roles in a great number of genre films, especially adventure films and peplum films., When the sword and sandals genre declined, he took part at a number of spaghetti westerns in which he is usually credited as Dick Palmer. A close friend of Sergio Leone, he was the Leone's first choice for the role of Ramon in A Fistful of Dollars; Palmara eventually chose to star in Mario Caiano's Bullets Don't Argue and the role of Ramon was played by Gian Maria Volontè.
Born in Cagliari, Palmara made his film debut in 1952 as character actor in drama films by eminent directors such as Luchino Visconti, Mario Monicelli and Antonio Pietrangeli, then obtained main roles in a great number of genre films, especially adventure films and peplum films., When the sword and sandals genre declined, he took part at a number of spaghetti westerns in which he is usually credited as Dick Palmer. A close friend of Sergio Leone, he was the Leone's first choice for the role of Ramon in A Fistful of Dollars; Palmara eventually chose to star in Mario Caiano's Bullets Don't Argue and the role of Ramon was played by Gian Maria Volontè.
Known For
Senso
Un Soldato (uncredited)
Le Notti Bianche
L'Uomo Che Gioca a Carte con la Prostituta (uncredited)
The Colossus of Rhodes
Ares
The Stranger
Masson
That Malicious Age
Spanish fisherman
Hercules
Iphitus, Son of Pelias
Hercules Unchained
Polinice
The Last Days of Pompeii
Gallinus, a Praetorian Guard
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | FantastiCozzi MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 2006 | Uomini forti MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Denn sie kennen kein Erbarmen - Der Italowestern MOVIE | Self |
| 2004 | Western all'italiana MOVIE | Self |
| 2003 | Italian Kings Of B MOVIE | Self |
| 2000 | Jesus MOVIE | Satana |
| 1991 | 28° minuto MOVIE | Police commissioner |
| 1987 | The Shatterer MOVIE | Self |
| 1978 | Convoy Busters MOVIE | Mr. Corchi |
| 1976 | Holiday Hookers MOVIE | Alberto |