Born in 1938 in Trieste, Italy, he was a prominent actor known for his roles in Italian genre films, particularly horror and spaghetti westerns. He studied acting at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome and began his career in the 1960s. He gained fame through collaborations with directors like Mario Bava and Sergio Martino, often portraying villains. His intense performances made him a staple in giallo and exploitation films. He retired in the late 1980s and passed away in 2003.