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Richard S. Castellano (1933–1988)

Actor

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. He was originally a construction company manager... See full bio »

Born:

Richard Salvatore Castellano
in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 55) in North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
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1982 Dear Mr. Wonderful
Agent
 
1981 Gangster Wars
Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria
 
1981 The Gangster Chronicles (TV mini-series)
Giusseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria
 
1980 Night of the Juggler
Lt. Tonelli (as Richard Castellano)
 
1975-1976 Joe and Sons (TV series)
Joe Vitale
– Jimmy Flynn's Wake (1976) … Joe Vitale
– Thou Shalt Steal (1976) … Joe Vitale
– Nick's Problem (1975) … Joe Vitale
– Pot Luck (1975) … Joe Vitale
– Clothes Don't Necessarily Make the Man (1975) … Joe Vitale
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1973 Honor Thy Father (TV movie)
Frank Labruzzo
 
1973 Incident on a Dark Street (TV movie)
Frank Romeo
 
1972 The Super (TV series)
Joe Girelli
– Joe's Extra Ticket (1972) … Joe Girelli
– The Fat Cop (1972) … Joe Girelli
– The Plague (1972) … Joe Girelli
– Facts of Life (1972) … Joe Girelli
– Joe's Affair (1972) … Joe Girelli
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1972 The Godfather
Clemenza (as Richard Castellano)
 
1970 Lovers and Other Strangers
Frank Vecchio (as Richard Castellano)
 
1969 The Choice (TV movie)
 
1968-1969 N.Y.P.D. (TV series)
– The Attacker (1969)
– Nothing Is Real But the Dead: Part 2 (1968)
 
1968 A Lovely Way to Die
Bartender (uncredited)
 
1966 Hawk (TV series)
Friend
– The Shivering Pigeon (1966) … Friend (as Richard Castellano)
 
1966 The Star Wagon (TV movie)
Burly burglar
 
1966 A Fine Madness
Arnold
 
1965 Three Rooms in Manhattan
Angry American (uncredited)
 
1963 Love with the Proper Stranger
Extra (uncredited)
 
1963 East Side/West Side (TV series)
– Not Bad for Openers (1963) (as Richard Castellano)
 
1962-1963 Naked City (TV series)
Bartender / Motel Waiter / Onlooker Outside Apples' Apartment / …
– The S.S. American Dream (1963) … Onlooker Outside Apples' Apartment (uncredited)
– Robin Hood and Clarence Darrow, They Went Out with Bow and Arrow (1963) … Bartender (uncredited)
– Go Fight City Hall (1962) … Subway Token Buyer (uncredited)
– Idylls of a Running Back (1962) … Motel Waiter (uncredited)
– Hold for Gloria Christmas (1962) … Bartender (uncredited)
 
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1971-1975 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 17 November 1975 (1975) … Guest Appearance (as Richard Castellano)
– Episode dated 22 March 1971 (1971) … Guest Appearance
 
1971 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 October 1971 (1971) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 September 1971 (1971) … Himself
 
1971 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.175 (1971) … Himself
– Episode #3.136 (1971) … Himself (as Richard Castellano)
 
1971 The 43rd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in Supporting Role (as Richard Castellano)
 
1971 The Virginia Graham Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 April 1971 (1971) … Himself
 
1971 The Godfather: Behind the Scenes (documentary short)
Himself (as Richard Castellano)
 
1968 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Frank in scene from 'Lovers and Other Strangers'
– Episode #22.4 (1968) … Frank in scene from 'Lovers and Other Strangers' (as Richard Castellano)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2006 The Godfather (Video Game)
Pete Clemenza (uncredited)
 
1992 The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (video)
Peter Clemenza
 
1977 The Godfather: A Novel for Television (TV mini-series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1968). Stage Play: Mike Downstairs. Comedy. See more »

Alternate Names:

Richard Castellano

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Was nominated for Broadway's 1969 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for Lovers and Other Strangers a part he recreated in an Oscar nominated performance in the film version of the same name, Lovers and Other Strangers. See more »

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Star Sign:

Virgo