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Alfredo Lettieri (February 24, 1928 – October 18, 1975) was an American actor. Active during the 1960s and 1970s, he commonly portrayed villainous characters.
Al Lettieri. Actor: The Godfather. Menacing looking Italian American actor who developed into the quintessential on-screen hoodlum via several strong roles in key crime films of the early 1970s.
Oct 3, 2023 · He died of a heart attack on October 18, 1975, in New York City, according to Dead or Kicking. He was only 47 years old and left behind a wife and four children. Lettieri’s death was a shock to his fans and colleagues, who mourned the loss of a talented and versatile actor.
Al Lettieri. Actor: The Godfather. Menacing looking Italian American actor who developed into the quintessential on-screen hoodlum via several strong roles in key crime films of the early 1970s.
Alfred Lettieri (February 24, 1928–October 18, 1975) was an American actor, known for his portrayal of Virgil Sollozzo, in The Godfather. Lettieri projected an aura of menace and ruthlessness in his film roles, which he attributed to his acquaintance with real-life gangsters, including Joey Gallo.
In The Godfather, Al Lettieri delivered a stellar performance in the role of Sicilian gangster Virgil "The Turk" Sollozzo, opposite Marlon Brando as Vito Cor...
Sep 7, 2022 · Sadly, Lettieri's career was cut short when he died of a heart attack on October 18, 1975, at age 47.
Alfredo "Al" Lettieri (February 24, 1928 – October 18, 1975) was an Italian-American actor. He portrayed Virgil Sollozzo in The Godfather. Born in 1928, Lettieri was known to be acquainted to real gangsters, such as Joey Gallo.
Al Lettieri: Sollozzo. Showing all 15 items. Jump to: Photos (7) Quotes (8) Photos. Quotes. Sollozzo : Bene, Don Corleone. I need a man who has powerful friends. I need a million dollars in cash. I need, Don Corleone, all of those politicians that you carry around in your pocket, like so many nickels and dimes.
Italian-American actor Al Lettieri also dabbled in playwrighting and directing during his years on stage. In films, Lettieri was generally typecast in blunt, gangsterish roles. One of his more prestigious assignments was the part of Sollolo in The Godfather (1972).
