★ 7.7 
Acting
Al Lettieri
Al Lettieri is best known for Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television and The Gallant Men. Al Lettieri was born on February 24, 1928. Al Lettieri died on October 18, 1975 at the age of 47.
- Born
- February 24, 1928
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- October 18, 1975 (47 years old)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Alfred Lettieri (February 24, 1928–October 18, 1975) was an American actor, known for his portrayal of Virgil Sollozzo, in The Godfather.
Lettieri projected an aura of menace and ruthlessness in his film roles, which he attributed to his acquaintance with real-life gangsters, including Joey Gallo. At the age of 36, he made his screen debut in the television film The Hanged Man. Lettieri acted with some of Hollywood's biggest screen names including Steve McQueen in The Getaway, Charles Bronson in Mr. Majestyk, John Wayne in McQ and both Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in The Godfather.
Lettieri died of a heart attack in 1975, at the age of 47, leaving two children.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Al Lettieri, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Alfred Lettieri (February 24, 1928–October 18, 1975) was an American actor, known for his portrayal of Virgil Sollozzo, in The Godfather.
Lettieri projected an aura of menace and ruthlessness in his film roles, which he attributed to his acquaintance with real-life gangsters, including Joey Gallo. At the age of 36, he made his screen debut in the television film The Hanged Man. Lettieri acted with some of Hollywood's biggest screen names including Steve McQueen in The Getaway, Charles Bronson in Mr. Majestyk, John Wayne in McQ and both Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in The Godfather.
Lettieri died of a heart attack in 1975, at the age of 47, leaving two children.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Al Lettieri, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- 1977Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for TelevisionVirgil "The Turk" Sollozzo
- 1962The Gallant Men
- 1957Perry MasonArthur Strome
- 1955GunsmokeSmitty
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Al Lettieri been in?
Al Lettieri is best known for Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television and The Gallant Men.
When was Al Lettieri born?
Al Lettieri was born on February 24, 1928. (New York City, New York, USA)
How old is Al Lettieri?
Al Lettieri died on October 18, 1975 at the age of 47.
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