Richard Castellano
American actor (1933–1988)
Richard Salvatore Castellano (September 4, 1933 – December 10, 1988) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as Peter Clemenza in The Godfather.
Richard S. Castellano | |
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.JPG) Richard S. Castellano in The Super in 1972 | |
| Born | Richard Salvatore Castellano September 4, 1933 Queens, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 10, 1988 (aged 55) North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable work | The Godfather |
Castellano got an Academy Award nomination for Lovers and Other Strangers (1970). In The Godfather, he is known for saying the famous line: "Leave the gun; take the cannoli."
Filmography change
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Love with the Proper Stranger | Extra | Uncredited |
| 1965 | Three Rooms in Manhattan | Angry American | Uncredited |
| 1966 | A Fine Madness | Arnold | |
| 1968 | A Lovely Way to Die | Bartender | Uncredited |
| 1970 | Lovers and Other Strangers | Frank Vecchio | |
| 1972 | The Godfather | Peter Clemenza | |
| 1973 | Honor Thy Father | Frank Labruzzo | |
| 1973 | Incident on a Dark Street | Frank Romeo | |
| 1980 | Night of the Juggler | Lt. Tonelli | |
| 1981 | The Gangster Chronicles | Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria | |
| 1982 | Dear Mr. Wonderful | Agent | (final film role) |
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