Richard S. Castellano Death
Richard passed away on December 10, 1988 at the age of 55 in North Bergen, New Jersey, USA. Richard's cause of death was heart attack.
When did Richard S. Castellano die?
December 10, 1988How did Richard S. Castellano die? What was the cause of death?
Heart attackHow old was Richard S. Castellano when died?
55Where did Richard S. Castellano die? What was the location of death?
North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Richard S. Castellano Birthday and Date of Death
Richard S. Castellano was born on September 4, 1933 and died on December 10, 1988. Richard was 55 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: September 4, 1933
Date of Death: December 10, 1988
Age at Death: 55
Richard S. Castellano - 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.
