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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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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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 23 2024
Poster of One More Round
One More Round
Franco Columbu was 73 in One More Round as 'Franco Turelli'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 2011
Poster of Ancient Warriors
Ancient Warriors
Franco Columbu was 61 in Ancient Warriors as 'Aldo Paccione'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Taken Alive
Taken Alive
Franco Columbu was 52 in Taken Alive as 'Enrico Costa'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 12 1994
Poster of Beretta's Island
Beretta's Island
Franco Columbu was 52 in Beretta's Island as 'Franco Armando Beretta'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 05 1994
Poster of Desperate Crimes
Desperate Crimes
Franco Columbu was 52 in Desperate Crimes as 'Nerescu'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of Perduta
Perduta
Franco Columbu was 49 in Perduta as 'L'americano'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1988
Poster of Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild
Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild
Franco Columbu was 46 in Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1987
Poster of Predator
Predator
Franco Columbu was 45 in Predator as 'Medic (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1984
Poster of The Terminator
The Terminator
Franco Columbu was 43 in The Terminator as 'Future Terminator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1984
Poster of Getting Physical
Getting Physical
Franco Columbu was 42 in Getting Physical as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 20 1984
Poster of Conan the Barbarian
Conan the Barbarian
Franco Columbu was 40 in Conan the Barbarian as 'Pictish Scout'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1980
Poster of The Comeback
The Comeback
Franco Columbu was 38 in The Comeback as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 12 1980
Poster of Pumping Iron
Pumping Iron
Franco Columbu was 35 in Pumping Iron as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 1977
Poster of Stay Hungry
Stay Hungry
Franco Columbu was 34 in Stay Hungry as 'Franco Orsini (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1976
Poster of Herakles
Herakles
Franco Columbu was 20 in Herakles
Movie Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961