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Bud Spencer (born October 31, 1929 in Naples),
born as Carlo Pedersoli, is a famous Italy|Italian
actor. 

Spencer holds a doctorate in law, as well as
several patents; he also was a successful swimmer
and water polo player, participating in the
Olympic Games in 1952, 1956 and 1960 and also
winning several titles. 

His first movie appearance was as an emperor's
guard in Quo Vadis (1951 movie)|Quo Vadis in 1951;
he later on met Terence Hill, with whom he did a
large number of Italian Westerns, including God
forgives, I don't (1968 movie)|God forgives, I
don't (1968), They_Call_Me_Trinity|They call me
Trinity (1971) and Flatfoot (1974 movie)|Flatfoot
(1974). Spencer has a large fanbase, particularly
in Europe; he also wrote screenplays and texts for
some of his movies.

Spencer married Maria Amato in 1960; the couple
has three children, Giuseppe (1961), Christine
(1962) and Diamante (1972). He legally changed his
name to Bud Spencer in 1967; the name was chosen
as an homage to Spencer Tracy as well as his
favourite United States|American beer. Other
sources report that he found it funny to call
himself "bud" despite his weight and body size.

In 2005 Spencer entered politics, declaring his
intention to stand as regional councillor in Lazio
for the Forza Italia party.

== External links ==

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