John Kitzmiller

John Kitzmiller (December 4, 1913 - February 23, 1965) was an African-American actor. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, Kitzmiller participated in the liberation of Italy during World War II. He began acting while stationed in this country, and appeared in Italian neorealist films. He made Italy his permanent residence and starred in more than fifty European films, often portraying an angry black man fighting racism. He played the leading role of "... more

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  • Dec 4, 1913

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  • Feb 23, 1965 (age 51 years)
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