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Salvatore Mineo Jr. (January 10, 1939 – February 12, 1976) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as John "Plato" Crawford in the drama film Rebel Without a Cause (1955), which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at age 17, making him the fifth-youngest nominee in the category.
Sal Mineo. Actor: Exodus. Salvatore (Sal) Mineo Jr. was born to Josephine and Sal Sr. (a casket maker), who emigrated to the U.S. from Sicily. His siblings were Michael, Victor and Sarina. Sal was thrown out of parochial school and, by age eight, was a member of a street gang in a tough Bronx neighborhood.
Nov 13, 2009 · Actor Sal Mineo is stabbed to death in Hollywood, California. Mineo was parking his car behind his apartment when neighbors heard his cries for help.
Apr 2, 2014 · American actor Sal Mineo was best known for his role in the classic films 'Rebel Without a Cause' and 'Exodus' before he was murdered in 1976. Learn more at Biography.com.
Jan 8, 2020 · The murder of "Rebel Without a Cause" star Sal Mineo has been the subject of countless conspiracy theories. The actor was on his way home from rehearsals at the Westwood Playhouse when he was stabbed to death on Feb. 12, 1976, The New York Times reported at the time.
3 days ago · Sal Mineo’s big break was the 1955 romantic drama Rebel Without A Cause, starring James Dean and Natalie Wood. The film was a critical and box office hit, earning Mineo his first Academy Award nomination at only 17 years old for his portrayal of the disturbed teen John “Plato” Crawford.
Actor: Exodus. Salvatore (Sal) Mineo Jr. was born to Josephine and Sal Sr. (a casket maker), who emigrated to the U.S. from Sicily. His siblings were Michael, Victor and Sarina. Sal was thrown out of parochial school and, by age eight, was a member of a street gang in a tough Bronx neighborhood.