Giovanni Lombardo Radice Autograph

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(1954-2023) Italian actor, screenwriter and theatre director. He was best known to film audiences for his roles in horror films, several of which became cult classics.

Year of Birth: 1954

Giovanni Lombardo Radice, or John Morghen, is an Italian actor best known for his roles in the horror films of the 1980s. Born in Rome on August 11, 1954, Radice was raised in his parents' home, where he began his acting career in amateur theater. After attending the Silvio D'Amico National Academy of Dramatic Arts, Radice made his film debut in 1979 with the drama La città gioca d'azzardo.

Radice's turn in the 1980 slasher film Cannibal Ferox, his breakout role, made him a recognizable face in the horror genre. He followed this up with roles in other horror films, such as Cannibal Holocaust (1980) and The New York Ripper (1982). He also appeared in the comedy films Delirium (1979) and La casa dalle finestre che ridono (1980).

In the mid-1980s, Radice began to focus more on television work and smaller roles in films. He appeared in the miniseries Correva l'anno di grazia 1970 (1984) and the television movie La famiglia Benvenuti (1986). During this time, he also had a number of small roles in films such as The House by the Cemetery (1981), Stagefright (1987), and The Church (1989).

In the 1990s, Radice began to explore more serious roles. He had a leading role in the 1995 drama Libera, My Love and appeared in other films such as The Stendhal Syndrome (1996) and The Killer Must Kill Again (1998). He also had a number of television roles, including the miniseries Una vita in gioco (1994).

In the 2000s, Radice continued to appear in both television and film. He had a number of roles in films such as The Order (2003), The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004), and The Last Kiss (2006). He also appeared in the television series Il commissario Montalbano (2003) and Una vita in gioco (2006).

Radice continues to act today, appearing in films such as L'amore buio (2013) and La vita oscena (2015). He also had a role in the television series La mafia uccide solo d'estate (2014). Radice is considered one of the most important figures in Italian horror cinema and his legacy continues to influence filmmakers today.