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.
Acted in 70
2020s
- 2025
Vamos a Matar - Storia e storie del western mediterraneo
Sé stesso
- 2024
Django Undisputed
Frankye
- 2022
The Prince of Rome
Mastro Titta
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
Dogman's Rabies: Underdog
Spartaco
- 2017
Demon Mind
Lucio Questi
2000s
- 2008
Solitaire
Riccardo
- 2006
- 2004
Snuff Trap
Man in cellar
- 2002
- 2000
Alex the Ram
Biondo
1990s
- 1997
- 1995
Segreto di Stato
Henchman at Fori Imperiali (uncredited)
- 1991
Buck at the Edge of Heaven
Natty
- 1990
Tomato
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Miami Cops
Curtis
- 1988
Strike Commando 2
Movie
- 1987
- 1986
The Lone Runner
Emerick's Friend (uncredited)
Days of Hell
Russ
- 1985
The Repenter
Movie
- 1984
A Man Called Rage
Attacker / Soldier (uncredited)
Blastfighter
Matt
Tuareg: Desert Warrior
Soldier (uncredited)
- 1983
Hearts and Armour
Crippled Thief
Escape from the Bronx
Security Guard Delta 1 (uncredited)
2019: After the Fall of New York
Eurac Soldier (uncredited)
Ironmaster
Vuud's Tribe
- 1982
I'll Break Your Face, Baby!
Movie
- 1981
Buddy Goes West
Slim Henchman (uncredited)
- 1980
The Rebel
Movie
1970s
- 1979
From Corleone to Brooklyn
Thug
A Man on His Knees
Movie
- 1978
Flatfoot in Africa
Bus Hooligan (uncredited)
- 1977
Weapons of Death
Santoro Assassin
- 1976
The Last Round
Attorney's Escoret (uncredited)
Merciless Man
Caleb' s man
Fear in the City
Angiolino's Friend (uncredited)
The Big Racket
Rudy's Enforcer (uncredited)
- 1975
Season for Assassins
Movie
Who's Afraid of Zorro
Brawler (uncredited)
- 1972
Other crew 53
2020s
- 2024
- 2022
The Prince of Rome
Stunt Coordinator
Con chi viaggi
Stunt Coordinator
2010s
- 2019
A mano disarmata
Stunt Coordinator
Copperman
Stunt Coordinator
- 2018
I'm Back
Stunt Coordinator
- 2017
- 2015
An Italian Name
Stunt Coordinator
- 2014
Ogni maledetto Natale
Master at Arms
- 2012
The Worst Christmas of My Life
Stunt Coordinator
- 2011
Boris: The Film
Stunt Coordinator
2000s
- 2009
Questo piccolo grande amore
Master at Arms
- 2007
A Beautiful Wife
Stunt Coordinator
Il Lupo
Stunt Coordinator
Saturn in Opposition
Master at Arms
- 2006
La cura del gorilla
Stunt Coordinator
- 2004
Snuff Trap
Stunt Coordinator, Armorer
- 2003
Il Latitante
Stunt Coordinator
- 2002
Father Hope
Stunt Coordinator
Nati stanchi
Master at Arms
A Perfect Love
Stunts
- 2000
Alex the Ram
Stunts
1990s
- 1999
Amore a prima vista
Stunt Coordinator
- 1997
Panarea
Master at Arms
- 1995
- 1994
First Action Hero
Stunts
- 1991
Miracle of Marcellino
Stunts
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Dial: Help
Stunts
The Gamble
Stunt Coordinator
Phantom of Death
Stunts
- 1985
Firefighters
Stunts
- 1984
She
Stunts
Tuareg: Desert Warrior
Stunts
- 1983
- 1982
Il sommergibile più pazzo del mondo
Stunts
The Original Trap
Stunts
- 1981
Hotel Room
Stunts
Teste di quoio
Stunts
- 1980
Flatfoot in Egypt
Stunts
1970s
- 1978
- 1977
- 1976
Fear in the City
Stunts
The Big Racket
Stunts
- 1975
Season for Assassins
Stunts
- 1973
Here We Go Again, Eh Providence?
Stunts
Art department 1
2020s
- 2024
Oltre il confine
Gun Wrangler
Appearances5
2020s
- 2024
Pretendo l'inferno
Self
2010s
- 2017
Tracce di Bene
Self
They Called Him Spencer
Self - Interviewee
- 2012
2000s
- 2008
Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1
Self
Thanked in the credits1
2000s
- 2001
Vajont
Thanks