Fabio Testi

Biography

Fabio Testi, born on August 2, 1941, in Peschiera del Garda, Italy, is a prominent Italian film actor, well-known for his role in the cult classic First Action Hero. Standing at 1.84 meters tall, Testi embarked on his cinematic journey as a stuntman during his university years. Notably, he performed a daring stunt in Sergio Leone's epic Once Upon a Time in the West, where he famously fell from a rooftop and landed on his shoulder.

In 1979, Testi married Lola Navarro, and together they welcomed three children into their family. Despite having opportunities that could have propelled him to international fame, Testi opted to remain in Italy, often collaborating with unconventional filmmakers like Miles Deem, who is affectionately referred to as the "Ed Wood of Spaghetti Westerns."

One of his significant roles came in 1975 when he was directed by Andrzej Żuławski in the film L'important c'est d'aimer, sharing the screen with notable actors such as Romy Schneider, Klaus Kinski, Jacques Dutronc, and Claude Dauphin. Throughout his career, Testi has carved out a unique niche in the film industry, balancing artistic integrity with his distinct choices in roles.