What is Richard S. Castellano's middle name?
Salvatore
What is Richard S. Castellano's full name?
Richard Salvatore Castellano
Richard S. Castellano nickname(s):
Richie Castellano, Richard Castellano, Richard S. Castellano, Richard Salvatore Castellano
Richard S. Castellano date of birth:
September 4, 1933
How old was Richard S. Castellano when died?
55
Where was Richard S. Castellano born?
The Bronx, New York, City, New York, USA
When did Richard S. Castellano die?
December 10, 1988
Where did Richard S. Castellano die?
North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Why did Richard S. Castellano die?
Heart Attack
How tall is Richard S. Castellano?
5' 9" (175 cm)
Richard S. Castellano body shape:
Large
What color is Richard S. Castellano's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Richard S. Castellano gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Richard S. Castellano?
Roman Catholic
What is Richard S. Castellano's ethnicity?
White
What is Richard S. Castellano nationality?
American
What is Richard S. Castellano's occupation?
Actor
Richard S. Castellano claim to fame:
Peter Clemenza In The Godfather
Short Biography
Richard Salvatore Castellano (September 4, 1933 – December 10, 1988) was an American actor. Castellano was born in the Bronx. His gained fame playing the part of Peter Clemenza, in The Godfather. His famous quote from the film is, "Leave the gun; Take the cannoli, " which he ad-libbed. He also appeared on television, playing the lead roles of Joe Girelli in the TV sitcom The Super and Joe Vitale in Joe and Sons.He did not reprise his role in The Godfather Part II due to Castellano`s and his agent insisting that they have control over the characters dialog. Francis Ford Coppola said that as the director, this was untenable, and therefore he was not in the movie. His omission from the movie was written in that the character had died sometime between the end of the first movie and the start of the second. Castellano was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Lovers and Other Strangers. Castellano died from a heart attack in 1988.