Anthony Steffen
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Anthony Steffen Net Worth

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Anthony Steffen was a beloved actor and writer in the Spaghetti Western genre, born in Rome in 1930. He was the son of a Formula 1 champion and Brazilian ambassador, and joined the partisans against the Nazis during WWII. He began his career as a studio messenger for Vittorio De Sica and went on to star in Gli sbandati (1955) and many other popular Italian films of the late 50s. He achieved worldwide stardom with Spaghetti Westerns, most notably Django il bastardo (1969), which he co-wrote. He also starred in 7 dollari sul rosso (1966), Un treno per Durango (1968), Killer Kid (1967), La notte che Evelyn uscì dalla tomba (1971), Al tropico del cancro (1972), Sette scialli di seta gialla (1972), and Killer Fish (1979). He was a reliable leading man and supporting actor, and was well-liked by many of the elite of European cinema. He passed away in Rio de Janeiro in 2004, leaving behind three children. His favorite film was John Ford's My Darling Clementine (1946).
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Writer, Assistant Director
Birth Day July 21, 1930
Birth Place  Rome, Lazio, Italy, Italy
Age 90 YEARS OLD
Died On June 4, 2004(2004-06-04) (aged 73)\nRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Birth Sign Leo
Occupation Actor, screenwriter, film producer
Years active 1953-1991

💰 Net worth

Anthony Steffen, a renowned talent in the Italian entertainment industry, is believed to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million by the year 2024. Having made a name for himself as an accomplished actor, writer, and assistant director, Steffen has left an indelible mark in the world of cinema. His multifaceted career has not only earned him critical acclaim but has also translated into financial success. With his undeniable talent and versatility, Anthony Steffen continues to captivate audiences, and his net worth is projected to reflect his continued accomplishments in the coming years.

Biography/Timeline

1962

Later and under the name Antonio de Teffé, he worked behind the scenes in several Italian productions in the early 50's and later acted in several movies, but never really achieving stardom. In 1962, he had a bit part in Sodom and Gomorrah. An early appearance of his was in the 1955 Gli Sbandati.

1965

From 1965 to 1975, the newly named Anthony Steffen achieved considerable fame in Europe, amassing cult status, starring in 27 Spaghetti Westerns. Considered to be an "Italian Clint Eastwood", he was sometimes unfairly criticized for being a stiff or wooden actor. Several of his movies were sizeable box office hits in Europe.

1969

Django the Bastard (aka Stranger's Gundown, 1969) a movie that was produced and written by Steffen, is considered to be an inspiration for Clint Eastwood's High Plains Drifter. In several of his movies, Steffen starred alongside other Spaghetti Western luminaries such as Gianni Garko, Peter Lee Lawrence, and william Berger. Outside of the Spaghetti western genre, Steffen also appeared in several Giallo movies including The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (1971). His roles and status diminished as the Spaghetti Western genre fell into decline. Amassing a considerable fortune from his career as an actor, Steffen embarked on a jet set lifestyle.

1980

Always considered a huge star in Brazil because of the Spaghetti Western popularity in the South American country, Steffen returned to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the decade of 1980, until dying of cancer in 2004. He has maintained cult-status among fans of Italian Cinema for being perhaps the most prolific Spaghetti Western Leading actor.

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