Bud Spencer

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Bud Spencer
Spencer in 1974
Born	Carlo Pedersoli (1929-10-31)31 October 1929 Naples, Italy
Died	27 June 2016(2016-06-27) (aged 86) Rome, Italy
Resting place	Campo Verano, Rome, Italy
Alma mater	Sapienza University of Rome
Occupations	Actor professional swimmer water polo player
Years active	1950–2010
Spouse	Maria Amato ​ (m. 1960)​
Children	3
Awards	David di Donatello Special Award
Sports career
National team	Italy
Height	193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Sport	Swimming
Strokes	Freestyle, water polo
Club	Società Sportiva Lazio Nuoto
Website	budspencerofficial.com

Carlo Pedersoli (31 October 1929 – 27 June 2016), known professionally as Bud Spencer, was an Italian actor, professional swimmer and water polo player. He was known for action-comedy and spaghetti Western roles with his long-time film partner and friend Terence Hill.^[1] Spencer and Hill appeared in 18 films together.

In his youth, Bud Spencer was a successful athlete and swimmer for Gruppo Sportivo Fiamme Oro.^[2] and for Società Sportiva Lazio Nuoto. He obtained a law degree and registered several patents. Spencer also became a certified commercial airline and helicopter pilot, and supported and funded many children's charities, including the Spencer Scholarship Fund.^[3]