Ottaviano Dell'Acqua

Ottaviano Dell'Acqua

Born March 13, 1954 (Age: 72) Rome, Lazio, Italy

Biography

Born to a family of other actors and stunt performers, Ottaviano Dell'Acqua started acting in Italian Spaghetti Western productions as a child. Due to his boyish looks and enthusiasm for taking risks, he found himself more and more in demand as both a stunt performer and character actor throughout the 1970's, often appearing alongside one or more of his siblings (Roberto, Alberto, and Arnoldo). In the 1980's he turned to stunt coordinating and has worked steadily on both major Hollywood productions, as well as smaller European films, ever since. He may be best remembered by horror fans as the man behind the worm-eyed zombie mask on the poster for Lucio Fulci's ZOMBIE (aka ZOMBI 2) though has possibly the most mainstream exposure in GANGS OF NEW YORK as one of Bill the Butcher's lead henchmen. His only leading roles have been under the name "Richard Raymond" for director Bruno Mattei, particularly in 1983's RATS: THE NIGHTS OF TERROR in which he is top-billed. Curiously the same year he appeared in numerous other post-apocalyptic films (RAGE and AFTER THE FALL OF NEW YORK) in which he isn't billed at all.
Born to a family of other actors and stunt performers, Ottaviano Dell'Acqua started acting in Italian Spaghetti Western productions as a child. Due to his boyish looks and enthusiasm for taking risks, he found himself more and more in demand as both a stunt performer and character actor throughout the 1970's, often appearing alongside one or more of his siblings (Roberto, Alberto, and Arnoldo). In the 1980's he turned to stunt coordinating and has worked steadily on both major Hollywood productions, as well as smaller European films, ever since. He may be best remembered by horror fans as the man behind the worm-eyed zombie mask on the poster for Lucio Fulci's ZOMBIE (aka ZOMBI 2) though has possibly the most mainstream exposure in GANGS OF NEW YORK as one of Bill the Butcher's lead henchmen. His only leading roles have been under the name "Richard Raymond" for director Bruno Mattei, particularly in 1983's RATS: THE NIGHTS OF TERROR in which he is top-billed. Curiously the same year he appeared in numerous other post-apocalyptic films (RAGE and AFTER THE FALL OF NEW YORK) in which he isn't billed at all.
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Filmography

Dogman's Rabies: Underdog

Dogman's Rabies: Underdog

2018 as Spartaco Age: 64
Tracce di Bene

Tracce di Bene

2017 as Self Age: 63
John Wick: Chapter 2

John Wick: Chapter 2

2017 as Gianna's Bodyguard (uncredited) Age: 62
No Image

Building a Better Zombi: Retrospective of Zombi 2

2004 as Self Age: 50
Gangs of New York

Gangs of New York

2002 as Bill the Butcher's Gang Member (uncredited) Age: 48
Alex the Ram

Alex the Ram

2000 as Biondo Age: 46
Double Team

Double Team

1997 as Mossad Agent Age: 43
Buck at the Edge of Heaven

Buck at the Edge of Heaven

1991 as Natty Age: 36
After Death

After Death

1990 as Scientist (uncredited) Age: 36
Tomato

Tomato

1990 as Age: 36
Miami Cops

Miami Cops

1989 as Curtis Age: 35
Strike Commando 2

Strike Commando 2

1988 as Age: 34
Zombie Flesh Eaters 2

Zombie Flesh Eaters 2

1988 as Roger (as Richard Raymond) Age: 34
Cop Game

Cop Game

1988 as Soldier Age: 33
Double Target

Double Target

1987 as Toro Age: 33
The Repenter

The Repenter

1985 as Age: 31
Demons

Demons

1985 as Cinemagoer (uncredited) Age: 31
Cut and Run

Cut and Run

1985 as Vlado's Man Age: 31
I'll Break Your Face, Baby!

I'll Break Your Face, Baby!

1982 as Age: 27
Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure

Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure

1981 as Pirate (uncredited) Age: 27
Buddy Goes West

Buddy Goes West

1981 as Slim Henchman (uncredited) Age: 27
The Beyond

The Beyond

1981 as Zombie at Hospital (uncredited) Age: 27
Escape from Galaxy 3

Escape from Galaxy 3

1981 as Native Boy Age: 26
Why Did You Pick On Me?

Why Did You Pick On Me?

1980 as Cop Age: 26
Nightmare City

Nightmare City

1980 as Zombie Outside TV Station (uncredited) Age: 26
The Rebel

The Rebel

1980 as Age: 25
Zombie Flesh Eaters

Zombie Flesh Eaters

1979 as Worm-Eye Zombie (uncredited) Age: 25
They Called Him Bulldozer

They Called Him Bulldozer

1978 as Gerry Age: 24
Flatfoot in Africa

Flatfoot in Africa

1978 as Bus Hooligan (uncredited) Age: 24
Life Is Tough, Eh Providence?

Life Is Tough, Eh Providence?

1972 as Age: 18
Man Called Amen

Man Called Amen

1972 as Bank Guard Age: 18
Satyricon

Satyricon

1969 as (uncredited) Age: 15