Al Lettieri
Biography
Al Lettieri was an American actor. He made his screen debut at the age of 36 in the television film The Hanged Man. Lettieri acted in several notable films including The Getaway with Steve McQueen, Mr. Majestyk with Charles Bronson, McQ with John Wayne, and The Godfather with Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. He appeared in a total of 29 known credits. Lettieri was born in New York City, New York, USA on February 24, 1928, and died on October 18, 1975, at the age of 47.
Career overview
Al Lettieri made his screen debut at the age of 36 in the television film The Hanged Man. He went on to act in various films, including The Getaway, Mr. Majestyk, McQ, and The Godfather. Lettieri's portrayal of Virgil Sollozzo in The Godfather is notable. He worked alongside notable actors such as Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, John Wayne, Marlon Brando, and Al Pacino.
Lettieri's acting career spanned multiple films, with a total of 29 known credits. His ability to project an aura of menace and ruthlessness in his film roles was attributed to his acquaintance with real-life gangsters. This aspect of his acting style is notable.
Al Lettieri's acting career was marked by his work in a variety of films, showcasing his range and versatility as an actor. His performances alongside prominent actors of his time are a testament to his skill and talent.
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Full filmography
- The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 (2016) as Virgil "The Turk" Sollozzo
- La Classe américaine (1993) as Unknown Man (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992) as Virgil 'The Turk' Sollozzo
- Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977) as Virgil "The Turk" Sollozzo
- House of Pleasure for Women (1976) as Eddie Mordace
- Flatfoot in Hong Kong (1975) as Frank Barella
- Go Gorilla, Go! (1975) as Ciro Musante
- McQ (1974) as Santiago
- Mr. Majestyk (1974) as Frank Renda
- The Deadly Trackers (1973) as Gutierrez, Mexican Policeman
- The Don Is Dead (1973) as Vince Fargo
- Horowitz in Dublin (1973) as Kosak
- The Godfather (1972) as Sollozzo
- The Getaway (1972) as Rudy Butler
- Pulp (1972) as Miller
- Footsteps (1972) as Zimmerman
- A Town Called Bastard (1971) as La Bomba
- Villain (1971) Adaptation
- The Night of the Following Day (1969) as Pilot
- The Night of the Following Day (1969) Associate Producer
- Where Eagles Dare (1968) Dialogue Coach
- Duffy (1968) Dialogue Coach
- The Bobo (1967) as Eugenio Gomez
- The Bobo (1967) Dialogue Coach
- Kaleidoscope (1966) Dialogue Coach
- Wild Seed (1965) as Bartender
- Dark Intruder (1965) as The 2nd Sergeant
- The Hanged Man (1964) as Al
- The Gallant Men (1962)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Arthur Strome
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Smitty