Sad news from Hollywood as the AP reports that actor John Phillip Law has died at an undisclosed illness at the age of 70. Whether you remember him best as the mischievous anti-hero Diabolik from director Mario Bava’s wildly entertaining fumetti-flick of the same name, Pygar the angel from Roger Vadim’s Barbarella, or the vengeful Bill from Death Rides a Horse, odds are that if you’re a fan of movies, you’ve admired Law’s work in some capacity. And while this particular writer may be more inclined to first mention some of Law’s lesser-known films (he also showed up for a supporting role in Otto Preminger’s notorious 1968 comedy Skidoo), it was roles in such undisputed hits as The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad that propelled the handsome actor to international stardom.

Law’s AP obit quoted a Los Angeles Times interview from 1966 in which the actor stated, “I’ve had more kicks out of playing far-out things. It’s like putting on a funny face and going out in front of people and going, ‘yaaaaaa.’”

You certainly gave us our fair share of kicks, thanks John.

In commemoration of Law’s passing, we present a series of memorable film trailers featuring the fun-loving star, as well as an illuminating interview regarding his experiences in Skidoo.

Enjoy.

Trailer for The Swinging Lust World of John Phillip Law:

Trailer for Death Rides a Horse:

Trailer for Danger: Diabolik:

Trailer for The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad:

Trailer for Barbarella:

Skidoo Interview: