Search results
Mario Francis Puzo (/ ˈ p uː z oʊ /; Italian: [ˈmaːrjo ˈputtso,-ddzo]; October 15, 1920 – July 2, 1999) was an American author and screenwriter. He wrote crime novels about the Italian-American Mafia and Sicilian Mafia , most notably The Godfather (1969), which he later co-adapted into a film trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola .
- 1955–1999
- The Godfather (1969)
May 10, 2024 · Mario Puzo (born October 15, 1920, New York, New York, U.S.—died July 2, 1999, Bay Shore, New York) was an American novelist and screenwriter who chronicled a fictional Mafia family, the Corleones, in The Godfather (1969), which became one of the most successful novels ever—selling some 21 million copies worldwide, spawning three critically ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Godfather is a crime novel by American author Mario Puzo. Originally published in 1969 by G. P. Putnam's Sons, the novel details the story of a fictional Mafia family in New York City (and Long Island ), headed by Vito Corleone, the Godfather.
- Mario Puzo
- March 10, 1969
- 1965
- Crime novel
People also ask
Who is Mario Puzo?
What books did Mario Puzo write?
Is Mario Puzo still alive?
Did Mario Puzo win an Oscar?
IMDb profile of Mario Puzo, the writer of The Godfather and other novels and screenplays. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and trivia.
- January 1, 1
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, USA
Explore the life and works of Mario Puzo, the author of The Godfather, The Sicilian, and other novels. Find exclusive audio, photos, interviews, and more on his official site.
Learn about the life and work of Mario Puzo, the author of "The Godfather" and other novels. Find out his birth and death dates, awards, family, trivia and more on IMDb.
The Godfather #1. Mario Puzo, Robert Thompson (Introduction), Peter Bart (Afterword) 4.39. 421,783 ratings12,882 reviews. The Godfather—the epic tale of crime and betrayal that became a global phenomenon. Almost fifty years ago, a classic was born.
Related searches
