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  1. Johnny Fontane was the godson of Don Vito Corleone and a famous Italian folk music singer. Contents. 1Biography. 1.1Downfall. 1.2Asking a favour. 1.3Superstardom. 1.4Family life. 2Personality and traits. 3Influences. 4Notes and references. Biography. Born in Little Italy, Johnny Fontane grew up with Nino Valenti, who remained a close friend.

  2. Apr 28, 2022 · Was Johnny Fontane Based on Frank Sinatra? In Mario’s ‘The Godfather,’ Johnny Fontane is an alcoholic singer who is the godson of Don Vito Corleone. Johnny entertains the guests at Vito’s daughter’s wedding and later asks for his help with a role in a movie.

  3. Johnny Fontane, a popular singer and Vito's godson, seeks Vito's help in securing a movie role. Vito sends his consigliere, Tom Hagen, to persuade studio president Jack Woltz to offer Johnny the part.

  4. Mar 22, 2024 · Johnny Fontane is a famous singer and the godson of Don Vito Corleone, the head of the Corleone crime family. Fontane's character in The Godfather is believed to be based on...

  5. Johnny is Don Vito Corleones godson. He is a famous singer and actor who hails from New York’s Little Italy neighborhood, where he grew up as a close friend of Sonny Corleone and the broader Corleone Family. Johnny lives and works in Hollywood, California.

  6. Mar 26, 2022 · The singer is Johnny Fontane, paying homage to his benefactor, Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). The character may also be something less than a tribute to The Chairman of the Board,...

  7. Jan 11, 2020 · The Godfather - Johnny Fontane. "The Godfather" (1972) - starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Richard S. Castellano, John Cazale, Al Martino...