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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.
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.
Aug 31, 2022 · New Africa/Shutterstock. Sal Mineo was openly gay when being out in Hollywood was considered risky for an acting career, per Biography. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department honed in on Mineo's sexuality and alleged drug use as possible motives for his killing, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Dec 21, 2018 · For two weeks in the fall of 2017, best-selling author James Ellroy re-investigated the 1976 murder of Sal Mineo, the Oscar-nominated actor from Rebel Without a Cause who died at 37 in the...
Jan 7, 2022 · Sal Mineo was a young sensation in Rebel Without a Cause but his career proved to be rocky and his death, downright tragic. The late director recalled his friend in a 1978 essay for Esquire. By...
Feb 12, 2011 · Thirty-five years ago today, actor Sal Mineo was found murdered in an alley in West Hollywood just as his stalled career was on the upswing. We look back at his life and work.
Salvatore Mineo Jr. (January 10, 1939 – February 12, 1976) was an American actor, singer, and director. He is 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.
