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Dan Vadis(1938-1987)

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Dan Vadis in Hercules vs. the Giant Warriors (1964)
Dan Vadis was born on 3 January 1938 in Shanghai, China. He was an actor, known for High Plains Drifter (1973), Every Which Way But Loose (1978) and The Ten Gladiators (1963). He was married to Sharon Jessup. He died on 11 June 1987 in Lancaster, California, USA.
BornJanuary 3, 1938
DiedJune 11, 1987(49)
BornJanuary 3, 1938
DiedJune 11, 1987(49)
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Known for

Clint Eastwood in High Plains Drifter (1973)
High Plains Drifter
7.4
  • Dan Carlin
  • 1973
Clint Eastwood in Every Which Way But Loose (1978)
Every Which Way But Loose
6.3
  • Frank
  • 1978
The Ten Gladiators (1963)
The Ten Gladiators
4.5
  • Roccia
  • The Rock
  • 1963
Sergio Ciani in Rebel Gladiators (1962)
Rebel Gladiators
5.4
  • Ursus
  • 1962

Credits

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Actor

  • Sybil Danning, Lou Ferrigno, Brad Harris, and Dan Vadis in The Seven Magnificent Gladiators (1983)
    The Seven Magnificent Gladiators
    3.7
    • Nicerote
    • 1983
  • Clint Eastwood in Any Which Way You Can (1980)
    Any Which Way You Can
    6.1
    • Frank
    • 1980
  • Clint Eastwood in Bronco Billy (1980)
    Bronco Billy
    6.2
    • Chief Big Eagle
    • 1980
  • Mr. Horn (1979)
    Mr. Horn
    6.4
    TV Mini Series
    • Gene Laughoff
    • 1979
  • Clint Eastwood in Every Which Way But Loose (1978)
    Every Which Way But Loose
    6.3
    • Frank
    • 1978
  • Starsky and Hutch (1975)
    Starsky and Hutch
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Cardwell
    • 1978
  • Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in The Gauntlet (1977)
    The Gauntlet
    6.4
    • Bikers
    • 1977
  • The White Buffalo (1977)
    The White Buffalo
    6.1
    • Tall Man (uncredited)
    • 1977
  • John Wayne in Cahill U.S. Marshal (1973)
    Cahill U.S. Marshal
    6.4
    • Brownie
    • 1973
  • Clint Eastwood in High Plains Drifter (1973)
    High Plains Drifter
    7.4
    • Dan Carlin
    • 1973
  • God Will Forgive My Pistol (1969)
    God Will Forgive My Pistol
    4.7
    • Deputy Jason Martin
    • 1969
  • Burt Lancaster, Ossie Davis, Telly Savalas, and Shelley Winters in The Scalphunters (1968)
    The Scalphunters
    6.7
    • Yuma
    • 1968
  • Tony Anthony in The Stranger Returns (1967)
    The Stranger Returns
    6.2
    • En Plein
    • 1967
  • Sophie Daumier and Giuliano Gemma in Fort Yuma Gold (1966)
    Fort Yuma Gold
    5.9
    • Nelson Riggs
    • 1966
  • Kommissar X - Drei gelbe Katzen (1966)
    Kommissar X - Drei gelbe Katzen
    5.6
    • King
    • 1966

Stunts

  • Kommissar X - Drei gelbe Katzen (1966)
    Kommissar X - Drei gelbe Katzen
    5.6
    • stunt coordinator
    • 1966

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • January 3, 1938
    • Shanghai, China
  • Died
    • June 11, 1987
    • Lancaster, California, USA(accidental drug overdose; acute ethanol and heroin-morphine intoxication)
  • Spouse
    • Sharon Jessup? - June 11, 1987 (his death)

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  • Trivia
    Began his film career as a star in Italian "sword-and-sandal"/mythological muscleman movies. His films were produced in the waning years of that genre. However, unlike other stars of that genre, he was able to obtain roles in the next popular Italian-produced genre, the "Spaghetti Western".

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