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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 was an American actor who starred in Rebel Without a Cause, Exodus and Escape from the Planet of the Apes. He was nominated for two Oscars and stabbed to death in 1976 at age 37.
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- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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- West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nov 13, 2009 · Learn how actor Sal Mineo, who co-starred with James Dean, was stabbed to death in Hollywood in 1976 and how his killer was caught. The article covers the details of the crime, the suspects, the evidence and the trial.
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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.
Learn about the life and career of Sal Mineo, a versatile actor who starred in Rebel Without a Cause, Exodus and many other films and plays. Find out how he was murdered in 1976 and who was convicted for the crime.
- January 10, 1939
- February 12, 1976
Jan 8, 2020 · The actor was stabbed to death in 1976 by a robber who did not know him. His gay lifestyle was initially suspected, but later ruled out by police.
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Aug 31, 2022 · Sal Mineo, an Oscar-nominated actor known for "Rebel Without a Cause" and "Exodus," was stabbed to death in his apartment in 1976. His killer, Lionel Ray Williams, was convicted after his wife confessed to the crime, but the motive remained unclear.
