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Peter (b. 1957) and David Paul (1957-2020)

Peter and David Paul, the Barbarian Brothers

Born on March 8, 1957, twin brothers Peter and David Paul are best known for their role in The Barbarians (1987; with Richard Lynch, Eva LaRue, and Michael Berryman). The Pauls acted in several other films from the 1980s through the early 2000s, with their first film being the comedy D.C. Cab (1983; with Mr. T and Max Gail). Their last film was the comedy/drama Souled Out (2005; with Gary Busey and Tony Longo). Sadly, David Paul was found deceased on March 6, 2020, at age 62. He apparently passed away in his sleep.

LEFT: The Barbarians collage created by Peter Vlachoutsakos. CENTER A: Poster from The Barbarians. CENTER B: David and Peter Paul. CENTER C: David Paul. RIGHT: Poster from the 1992 film Double Trouble

Filmography for Peter and David Paul

Souled Out (2005) with Gary Busey and Tony Longo
Twin Sitters (1994) with Paul Bartel and George Lazenby
Double Trouble (1992) with Roddy McDowall, David Carradine, Troy Donahue, Steve Kanaly, Bill Mumy, and Tim Stack
Think Big (1989) with Martin Mull, Richard Kiel, Richard Moll, Michael Winslow, David Carradine, Tony Longo, and Peter Lupus
The Road Raiders (1989) with Bruce Boxleitner and Tia Carrere
Ghost Writer (1989) with John Matuszak, Audrey Landers, Judy Landers, David Doyle, Jeff Conaway, and Anthony Franciosa
The Barbarians (1987) with Richard Lynch, Eva LaRue, and Michael Berryman
The Flamingo Kid (1984) with Matt Dillon and Fisher Stevens
D.C. Cab (1983) with Mr. T, Max Gail, Gary Busey, Marsha Warfield, Bill Maher,

Paul Wynter (1935-2019)

Born on October 28, 1935 in St. John's, Antigua, Paul Wynter was a Mr. Europe and a two-time Mr. Universe (1960 and 1966, professional category). In his day, the 5'8" tall Wynter was one of the most symmetrical bodybuilders in world. He appeared in only a few sword and sandal films, such as Mole Men Vs. the Son of Hercules (1961; with Mark Forest and Moira Orfei) and Atlas in the Land of the Cyclops (1961; with Gordon Mitchell and Chelo Alonso). Wynter also acted in several European comedies includin 5 marines per 100 ragazze (1961; with Virna Lisi). He passed away on January 14, 2019 at the age of 83 and was survived by his wife, Mary.

LEFT: Back shot of Paul Wynter. RIGHT: Wynter and Mark Forest from Maciste, the Strongest Man in the World

Filmography for Paul Wynter

Five Marines for 100 Girls (1962) with Virna Lisi
Atlas in the Land of the Cyclops (1961) with Gordon Mitchell, Chelo Alonso, and Dante DiPaolo
Mole Men vs. the Son of Hercules (1961) with Mark Forest and Moira Orfei

Georges Marchal (1920-1997)

Born in France on January 10, 1920, actor Georges Marchal starred in many films during his career, which spanned five decades. From his start in the 1940s, Marchal became an important actor in French cinema, emerging as a leading man in 1950s films. His peplum films include The Colossus of Rhodes (1961; with Rory Calhoun) and Ulysses versus the Son of Hercules (1962; with Mike Lane). He married actress Dany Robin and the pair were married for about 20 years and had two children before divorcing in 1969. After starring in a vast number of films and TV programs, Marchal retired from acting in the late 1980s and passed away on November 28, 1997, at the age of 77.

Sign of the Gladiator (1959)

As Marcus Valerius in the adventure Sign of the Gladiator

The Colossus of Rhodes (1961)

With Rory Calhoun in The Colossus of Rhodes, released by MGM

Ulysses Against the Son of Hercules (1962)

From Ulysses Against the Son of Hercules with Mike Lane

Iloosh Khoshabe, aka Rod Flash, aka Ilush, aka Richard Lloyd (1932-2012)

Born in Iran in 1932, Iloosh Khoshabe acted in a handful of peplum films in the early to mid 1960s. His best-known films are Vulcan, Son of Jupiter (1962; with Gordon Mitchell and Roger Browne) and Hercules, Samson & Ulysses (1963; with Kirk Morris and Liana Orfei). He was quite an athlete and, like several of his contemporaries, did his own stunts in films without a stand-in. Khoshabe acted in Italian films into the 1980s but returned to Iran for the remainder of his career. He passed away in 2012 at age 80.

Vulcan Son of Jupiter (1962)

LEFT and RIGHT: As the title character Vulcan

Hercules, Samson, and Ulysses (1963)

LEFT: As Samson in Hercules, Samson, and Ulysses. RIGHT: With Kirk Morris as Hercules

Iloosh Khoshabe's Filmography

Due Magnum .38 per una città di carogne (1975) with Gordon Mitchell
Jangjooyan-e koochooloo (1973)
Ahmad chakmei (1971)
Keshtye Noah (1968)
Hossein Kord Shabestari (1966)
The Invincible Gladiators (1964)
Hercules, Samson and Ulysses (1963) with Kirk Morris and Enzo Cerusico
Vulcan, Son of Jupiter (1962) with Bella Cortez, Gordon Mitchell, and Roger Browne
The Seven Tasks of Ali Baba (1962) with Bella Cortez

Pierre Brice (1929-2015)

Although he's better known for his 40-year association with the character 'Winnetou,' Pierre Brice appeared in a few sword and sandal films in the early 1960s. Born in France in 1929, Brice developed an interest in acting. After completing drama school, he had limited success in his film career until he was chosen for the part of Winnetou in the Lex Barker vehicle Treasure of Silver Lake (1962). Brice emerged as the star of the film and went on to portray Winnetou in many films and television shows.

Pierre Brice in horror flick Mill of the Stone Women (1960)

Jacques Sernas (1925-2015)

Born in Lithuania on July 30, 1925, actor Jacques Sernas has had a film career spanning more than 60 years. He appeared in such films as Helen of Troy (1956), Duel of the Titans (1963; with Gordon Scott and Steve Reeves) and Superfly TNT (1973; with Ron O'Neal). Sernas on occasion acted in European films into his 80s. He passed away in July 2015 at the age of 89.

Helen of Troy (1956)

From the adventure Helen of Troy

The Centurion (1961)

From the Italian costume drama The Centurion

The Slave (1962)

From the Steve Reeves epic The Slave

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