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Richard S. Castellano
Actor· The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Richard S. Castellano, born in 1933, carved his cinematic legacy as the gravel-voiced, steely-eyed Peter Clemenza in Francis Ford Coppola’s "The Godfather." His portrayal of the loyal consigliere, marked by a mix of paternal warmth and ruthless efficiency, anchored one of cinema’s most enduring mob narratives. Beyond Clemenza, Castellano's career spanned stage, screen, and television, though it was his role in "The Godfather" that secured his place in the pantheon of great character actors.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
9 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 | Peter Clemenza | Film |
| 1982 | Dear Mr. Wonderful | Agent | Film |
| 1980 | Night of the Juggler | Lt. Tonelli | Film |
| 1973 | Incident on a Dark Street | Frank Romeo | Film |
| 1973 | Honor Thy Father | Frank Labruzzo | Film |
| 1972 | The Godfather | Clemenza | Film |
| 1970 | Lovers and Other Strangers | Frank Vecchio | Film |
| 1968 | A Lovely Way to Die | Bartender (uncredited) | Film |
| 1966 | A Fine Madness | Arthur (uncredited) | Film |
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