Umberto Bevilacqua was a prolific character actor in Italian cinema, primarily active in the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s. His career is inextricably linked to the horror, poliziottesco, and exploitation genres.

With his robust physique and often grim face, Bevilacqua specialized in supporting roles, frequently portraying criminals, hitmen, ambiguous authoritarian figures, or sacrificial victims. He was a recurring presence in the films of directors like Lucio Fulci and Joe D'Amato (Aristide Massaccesi), becoming a genre cinema icon for fans.

Among his most notable titles are Fulci's *Zombi 2* (1979), where he appeared in a memorable cameo, and D'Amato's *Paura nella città dei morti viventi* (1980) and the extreme *Antropophagus* (1980), where he played secondary but impactful roles. While never achieving leading role fame, Bevilacqua is remembered as a versatile and recognizable face who helped define the often raw and violent atmosphere of the era's B-movie productions.