John Holland Cazale (August 12, 1935 - March 12, 1978) was an American actor. He appeared in five films during six years, each one nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather Part II, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Deer Hunter. He appeared in archival footage in The Godfather Part III, also nominated for Best Picture, making him the only actor to have this multi-film distinction. From his start as a theater actor, he became one of Hollywood's premier character actors, starting with his role as the doomed, weak-minded Fredo Corleone opposite longtime friend Al Pacino in Francis Ford Coppola's film The Godfather and its 1974 sequel.
Personal Info
Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
December 8, 1935
Died
March 13, 1978
(at 42 years old)
Place of Birth
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Popularity
1.4
Available Movies
3 released
John Cazale
Actor
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Stable
50
About John Cazale
John Cazale was born on 8 December 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. John Cazale passed away on 13 March 1978 at the age of 42. We have 3 films with John Cazale available. Among John Cazale's most popular films: The Godfather Part II, The Deer Hunter, The Conversation.
Best Known Films of John Cazale
Career Statistics - John Cazale
3
Total Credits
5
Years Active
1974 - 1978
8.3
Avg. Movie Rating
1.4
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor: 3
Top Genres
Drama (3)
Crime (2)
Mystery (1)
War (1)
Awards & Nominations John Cazale
1
Nominations
Major Awards
Golden Globe
Frequent Co-Stars of John Cazale
Best Movies with John Cazale
A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.