Peter Martell

Who was Peter Martell?

Pietro Martellanza, best known as Peter Martell, was an Italian film actor, best known for his roles in Spaghetti westerns. Sometimes he was credited as Pete Martell or Peter Martel.

Born in Bolzano, he started his career in cinema as a stuntman. He was mainly active in 60's and 70's, appearing in about 70 films.

Martell was chosen as the leading actor in God Forgives... I Don't!, but the day before the first shoot he broke his foot during a fight with his girlfriend and was replaced by Terence Hill, who so started his successful partnership with Bud Spencer.

Among his most known titles, The Forgotten Pistolero, Ringo the Lone Rider, Chuck Moll, The Cobra, Death Walks at Midnight, Barbagia, Street People.