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John Holland Cazale (/ k ə ˈ z æ l /; August 12, 1935 – March 13, 1978): 8 was an American actor. He appeared in five films over seven years: The Godfather (1972), The Conversation (1974), The Godfather Part II (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and The Deer Hunter (1978).
John Cazale was an American actor who starred in five classic films, including The Godfather and The Conversation. He died of lung cancer in 1978, shortly after filming The Deer Hunter with Meryl Streep, his girlfriend and costar.
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John Cazale was an American actor who starred in five classic films, including The Godfather and The Deer Hunter. He died of lung cancer in 1978, shortly after filming his final role with Meryl Streep.
- August 12, 1935
- March 13, 1978
Mar 15, 2022 · Cazale is only in the first Godfather for a matter of minutes, but his performance lays the groundwork for Fredo’s tragic, consequential arc in The Godfather II.
Oct 25, 2023 · John Cazale starred in five Best Picture-nominated films, including The Godfather and The Deer Hunter, before dying of lung cancer at 41. Learn about his stage work, his romance with Meryl Streep, and his legacy in this article.
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Mar 19, 2019 · Matt Zoller Seitz praises Richard Shepard's film "I Knew it Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale" for its insights into the craft of acting. He highlights the examples of Cazale's performances in "The Godfather" films and other classics, and the testimonies of his co-stars and partner Meryl Streep.
Apr 18, 2024 · John Cazale had a short-lived career in Hollywood, but all five of his movies were acclaimed and nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
