William Berger

William Berger (1928–1993, Austria/Italy) was an Austrian actor who became prominent in European cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. Known for his roles in spaghetti westerns such as *The Grand Duel* (1972) and *A Man Called Sledge* (1970), as well as films like *The Bloodstained Butterfly* (1971), he appeared in over 150 productions, often portraying rugged protagonists in Italian genre movies. Berger’s career bridged theater, television, and international film, contributing to the popularity of Euro-westerns before transitioning to character roles in later decades.