★ Acting
1926 – 1992
· Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Active 1969–2016
Lenny Montana, born Lenny Passaforo in Brooklyn, New York, transitioned from professional wrestling to acting in the late 1960s. He is best known for his role as the bodyguard in Blood Song (1982), a film he also co-wrote, showcasing his unique blend of physicality and vulnerability. Montana's imposing presence shines through in other cult films like Evilspeak (1981) and ...All the Marbles (1981), where he navigates the line between menace and humor, making him a memorable figure in exploitation cinema.
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8 films available
Seven
1979
★ 5.8
as The Kahuna
Hawaii has fallen under the control of a ruthless cartel of seven gangsters. The FBI acquires the services of an ex-agent turned assassin, Drew Savano, who in turn assembles a team of seven hitmen to stop them.
Career Highlights
Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Filmography
26 credits
2010s
1 credit
1990s
1 credit
1980s
8 credits
1970s
13 credits
1977
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
as Luca Brasi (uncredited)
TV
★ 8.6
1960s
1 credit
Crew Credits