Alfio Caltabiano

Biography

Alfio Caltabiano was a versatile Italian actor, screenwriter, and film director who leveraged his imposing physique to land notable roles. He is perhaps best known for playing Jesus Christ in the 1959 epic Ben-Hur, showcasing his physical strength during the Via Crucis scene. A prolific filmmaker, he directed several films, including Ballad of a Gunman and Comandamenti per un gangster, before concluding his career with California in 1977.