George Eastman

George Eastman (1942–2026) was the professional name of Luigi Montefiori, an Italian actor, screenwriter and director. After moving from Genoa to Rome, he established himself in Italian westerns and went on to work across horror, thrillers and science fiction, including collaborations with Mario Bava and Joe D’Amato.

His roles included the Minotaur in Federico Fellini’s Satyricon and a poker player in Pupi Avati’s Regalo di Natale. He also directed the horror film DNA – Formula letale and later wrote for Italian television series including Il maresciallo Rocca and La squadra.