John Cazale
American actor in iconic films
Born
August 12th, 1935
89 years ago
Died
1978
47 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor earned recognition for roles in several critically acclaimed films during the 1970s. Cazale gained prominence with performances in 'The Godfather', 'The Godfather Part II', 'Dog Day Afternoon', and 'The Conversation'. His portrayal of Fredo Corleone in 'The Godfather' series became iconic in cinematic history. Despite a limited filmography due to a short career, Cazale's work left a lasting impression on the film industry. Cazale's collaborations with director Francis Ford Coppola and actor Al Pacino are particularly noted.
portrayed Fredo Corleone in 'The Godfather'
featured in 'Dog Day Afternoon'
appeared in 'The Conversation'
acted in 'The Godfather Part II'
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