Nick Jordan (actor)
Aldo Canti, often credited as Nick Jordan, was an Italian actor and stuntman. He is mostly known for his silent role as Alley Cat/Indio in the classic Spaghetti Western Sabata, starring Lee Van Cleef.
Biography
Born Aldo Canti in Rome, Nick Jordan was a stuntman and character actor. He appeared in over two dozen films during his career from 1961 to 1980 and is best remembered for his appearances in two of the Sabata Western films: in Sabata he co-starred as Indio/Alley Cat, a mute sidekick of the protagonist with a great capacity for acrobacies and jumping at great lengths. Jordan appeared again in Return of Sabata as Angel, a similar role as Indio/Alley Cat since the character is also mute and has great physical skills, only that this time he has a brother with the same demeanor and abilities, and both work as hired robbers. Additionally, Jordan appeared in several films in the Three Fantastic Supermen series.Jordan/Canti was also reportedly linked to the Italian mob, organizing underground gambling dens for the Rome-based Banda della Magliana gang. His death in 1990 is speculated to have been related to these activities.