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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.
IMDb profile of Richard S. Castellano, a Bronx-born actor who played Peter Clemenza in The Godfather (1972) and other crime films. See his photos, videos, awards, trivia, and personal details.
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- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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- North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
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
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,...
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 .
Mar 24, 2022 · Learn how the late actor Richard S. Castellano, who played Clemenza in The Godfather, improvised the iconic line "Leave the gun, take the cannoli" in Jersey City. Discover how this scene reveals the film's theme of family and contrasts crime and domesticity.
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.
