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Richard Salvatore Castellano (September 4, 1933 – December 10, 1988) was an American actor who is best remembered for his role in Lovers and Other Strangers and his subsequent role as Peter Clemenza in The Godfather.
Bronx born, stocky Italian-American actor who only appeared in a handful of films, yet earned some degree of immortality for his role as the loyal Corleone capo "Peter Clemenza" teaching Al Pacino how to shoot a crooked police captain in the iconic gangster film The Godfather (1972).
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- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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- North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Dec 12, 1988 · Richard Castellano, a character actor noted for his portrayals of Italian-Americans, died of a heart attack on Saturday at his home in North Bergen, N.J.. He was...
Learn about the life and career of Richard S. Castellano, the actor who played Peter Clemenza in The Godfather (1972) and was nominated for an Oscar for Lovers and Other Strangers (1970). Find out his family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- September 4, 1933
- December 10, 1988
Mar 26, 2021 · Richard Castellano won a lot of fans with his portrayal of Clemenza in 'The Godfather.' But he didn't get into the sequel. by Eric Schaal. Published on March 26, 2021. 2 min read. With Marlon...
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Learn about the life and career of Richard S. Castellano, an American actor who played Peter Clemenza in The Godfather. Find his biography, filmography, and trivia on TMDB.
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A distinguished character actor, Richard S. Castellano was the highest earning actor in The Godfather, whose fame outside the saga included playing Joe Girelli in The Super. He also received an Academy Award nomination for his role in Love and Other Strangers .
