Mike Monty
ActingAbout Mike Monty
An expatriate American actor (born Michael O'Donahue in Chattanooga, Tennessee), Monty settled in Italy in the mid-sixties and had a low-key career as a supporting player in many B-movies, including spaghetti westerns and horror movies. His appearances were often uncredited. During the 1970s, he appeared in several soft-porn exploitation movies. In the early eighties, he fell in love with the Philippines and relocated there, where he significantly boosted his career by appearing in many movies shot in the Archipel. Most of his film were B or Z-grade actioners, sometimes locally produced for export.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mike Monty reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Mike Monty's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mike Monty remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Blood Chase, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Mike Monty Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mike Monty's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mike Monty.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Jail: The Women's Hell | The Sadist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Cannibal World | Father Schroeder (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Labyrinth of Love | Chang Sun | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Spiando Simona | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Fighting Spirit | Drunk | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Eternal Fist | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Blood Chase | Ross Anderson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Blowback: Love & Death | Wildcat | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sudden Thunder | Mike Gray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Black Cobra 3 | Capt. Phillips | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Last Flight To Hell | Vincent Duggan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Black Cobra II | Brennan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Above the War | General Stark | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Mannigan's Force | General Alfuero | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Phantom Raiders | Colonel Marshall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Last American Soldier | Colonel Brandt | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Zombie Flesh Eaters 2 | General Morton (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Commander | Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Firing Line | Daniel Rodriguez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Cop Game | Maj. Harriman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Dog Tags | Captain Newport | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Strike Commando | Major Harriman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Double Target | Col. Waters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Tough Cops | Chief Caruso (as Michael Monty) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Phantom Soldiers | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Eye of the Eagle | Col. Stark | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Emmanuelle Goes to Cannes | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Silk | Frampton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Forgotten Warrior | Lt.Col. Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | No Dead Heroes | Chief of the C.I.A. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Commando Leopard | Major on Train (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Jungle Raiders | Professor Lansky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Ninja Warriors | Capt. Henry Marlowe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Blood Debts | Bill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Ninja's Force | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Heroes for Hire | Professor Arlington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Raiders of Atlantis | George | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Fireback | Police Chief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Island of the Bloody Plantation | Camabal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Last Blood | Captain Bolen | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Rescue Team | Frank Coleman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Emmanuelle 3 | Mike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | A Very Special Woman | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Traveling Companions | Mike (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Forbidden Erotica | Masseure | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance | Gregory's son - scene in the fisher hut (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Achtung! The Desert Tigers | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks | Paisan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | His Colt, Himself, His Revenge | Indian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The French Sex Murders | Detective | Flop | Similar → |
Mike Monty - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mike Monty?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mike Monty is "Blood Chase" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Mike Monty acted in?
Mike Monty has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mike Monty?
Other notable films include "His Colt, Himself, His Revenge", "The Jail: The Women's Hell", and "Phantom Soldiers".