Richard S. Castellano
Richard Salvatore Castellano (born September 4, 1933 in the Bronx , New York , † December 10, 1988 in North Bergen , New Jersey ), was an Italian-American actor .
Castellano's most famous role was that of Peter Clemenza ( Vito Corleone's Caporegime ) in The Godfather . Castellano died of a heart attack at the age of 55 .
Filmography (selection)
- 1963: In love with a stranger (Love with the Proper Stranger)
- 1965: Three rooms in Manhattan (Trois chambres à Manhattan) (not mentioned)
- 1966: Samson can't be beaten (A Fine Madness)
- 1968: The Fastest Way to the Hereafter (A Lovely Way to Die) (not mentioned)
- 1970: Lovers and Other Strangers (Lovers and Other Strangers)
- 1972: The Godfather (The Godfather)
- 1980: Countdown in Manhattan (Night of the Juggler)
- 1981: The Gangster Chronicles (TV miniseries)
- 1981: Until the Last Shot (Gangster Wars)
- 1982: Dear Mr. Wonderful
Web links
- Richard S. Castellano in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Castellano, Richard S. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Castellano, Richard Salvatore (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian American actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 4, 1933 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bronx , New York , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 10, 1988 |
| Place of death | North Bergen , New Jersey , United States |