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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.
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. Some described a white man with brown hair...
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.
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.
Overview. Born. January 10, 1939 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. Died. February 12, 1976 · West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA (homicide) Birth name. Salvatore Mineo Jr. Nicknames. The Switchblade Kid. The Latin Lover. Height. 5′ 6″ (1.68 m) Mini Bio.
