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John Holland Cazale (/ k ə ˈ z æ l /; August 12, 1935 – March 13, 1978) was an American actor. He appeared in five films over seven years: The Godfather (1972), The Conversation (1974), The Godfather Part II (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and The Deer Hunter (1978), each of which was nominated as Best Picture at their respective Academy ...
John Cazale. Actor: Dog Day Afternoon. John Cazale was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to an Irish-American mother, Cecilia (Holland), and an Italian-American father, John Cazale. Cazale made only five feature films in his career, which fans and critics alike call classics.
Sep 5, 2022 · John Cazale is best known for playing the weak older brother Fredo Corleone in The Godfather franchise. But he was also an accomplished stage actor before his incredible run...
Actor: Dog Day Afternoon. John Cazale was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to an Irish-American mother, Cecilia (Holland), and an Italian-American father, John Cazale. Cazale made only five feature films in his career, which fans and critics alike call classics.
Oct 25, 2023 · After his first and only Broadway appearance in the preview of Agamemnon, John Cazale fell ill and was forced to withdraw from his leading role in the production. Soon after, the 41-year-old actor was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, likely brought on by years of heavy smoking.
Mar 15, 2022 · Cazale is only in the first Godfather for a matter of minutes, but his performance lays the groundwork for Fredo’s tragic, consequential arc in The Godfather II.
Apr 18, 2024 · John Cazale had a short-lived career in Hollywood, but all five of his movies were acclaimed and nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
Nov 11, 2023 · Fredo actor John Cazale was a preternatural talent when he entered the film world, establishing a legendary career before his tragic death.
Feb 21, 2003 · Remembering John Cazale's big-screen brilliance. Starting with his debut as Fredo in ''The Godfather,'' the actor was on a roll. But his remarkable film career came to a heartbreaking end before...
John Holland Cazale (August 12, 1935 - March 12, 1978) was an American actor. He appeared in five films during six years, each one nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather Part II, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Deer Hunter.
