Richard Conte
Biography
Richard Conte was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films from the 1940s through 1970s. Some of his notable film appearances include I'll Cry Tomorrow and The Godfather.
Career overview
Richard Conte was an American actor who appeared in numerous films from the 1940s through 1970s. He had a significant presence in the film industry during this period.
Conte's filmography includes a notable appearance in the 1955 film I'll Cry Tomorrow. He also appeared in the 1972 film The Godfather. These films demonstrate his versatility as an actor and his ability to take on a wide range of roles.
Throughout his career, Conte worked in the film industry for several decades, contributing to a substantial body of work. His contributions to American cinema are notable, and he remains a figure of interest for film historians and enthusiasts.
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Full Filmography
99 titles- The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 (2016) as Don Emilio Barzini
- Bogart: The Untold Story (1997) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992) as Don Emilio Barzini
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977) as Don Emilio Barzini
- Violent Rome (1975) as Lawyer Sartori
- Evil Eye (1975) as Dr. Stone
- The Return of the Exorcist (1975) as Exorcist
- A Diary of a Murderess (1975) as The Millionaire
- Shoot First, Die Later (1974) as Mazzanti
- Tony Arzenta (1973) as Nick Gusto
- The Boss (1973) as Don Corrasco
- Anna: the Pleasure, the Torment (1973) as Riccardo Sogliani
- The Violent Professionals (1973) as Padulo
- My Brother Anastasia (1973) as Alberto 'Big Al' Anastasia
- 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York (1973) as Bruno
- The Big Family (1973) as Don Antonio Marchesi
- The Godfather (1972) as Barzini
- The Challengers (1970) as Ritchie
- Explosion (1969) as Dr. Philip Neal
- Death Sentence (1968) as Diaz
- Lady in Cement (1968) as Lt. Dave Santini
- Operation Cross Eagles (1968) as Lt. Bradford
- Operation Cross Eagles (1968) Director
- The Danny Thomas Hour (1967) as Jeff Hoffman
- Hotel (1967) as Detective Dupere
- Tony Rome (1967) as Lt. Dave Santini
- The Jean Arthur Show (1966)
- Assault on a Queen (1966) as Tony Moreno
- Stay Tuned for Terror (1965) as Steven Jameson
- The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) as Barabbas
- Synanon (1965) as Reid Kimble
- Circus World (1964) as Aldo Alfredo
- The Eyes of Annie Jones (1964) as David Wheeler
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Jack Sallas
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Paul Dunnell
- Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? (1963) as Leonard Ashley
- Going My Way (1962)
- Bus Stop (1961)
- Kraft Mystery Theatre (1961)
- Checkmate (1960) as Victor Ragar/Romak
- Ocean's Eleven (1960) as Anthony Bergdorf
- Pepe (1960) as Richard Conte
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Edward Hall
- The Untouchables (1959) as Arnie Seeger
- The Four Just Men (1959) as Jeff Ryder
- The Four Just Men (1959) as Jeff Ryder (uncredited)
- They Came to Cordura (1959) as Cpl. Milo Trubee
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- Naked City (1958) as Phil Clifford
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Detective Lieut. Butter
- The Brothers Rico (1957) as Eddie Rico
- This Angry Age (1957) as Michael
- Full of Life (1956) as Nick Rocco
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Frank Burns
- MGM Parade (1955)
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Jimmy Ringo
- The Big Combo (1955) as Mr. Brown
- I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955) as Tony Bardeman
- New York Confidential (1955) as Nick Magellan
- Target Zero (1955) as Lt. Tom Flagler
- The Big Tip Off (1955) as Johnny Denton
- Bengazi (1955) as John Gillmore
- Little Red Monkey (1955) as Bill Locklin
- Highway Dragnet (1954) as James 'Jim' Henry
- Mask of Dust (1954) as Peter Wells
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Michael Girard
- The Blue Gardenia (1953) as Casey Mayo
- Desert Legion (1953) as Crito
- Slaves of Babylon (1953) as Nahum
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Martin Crawford
- The Raiders (1952) as Jan Morrell
- The Fighter (1952) as Felipe Rivera
- The Raging Tide (1951) as Bruno Felkin
- Hollywood Story (1951) as Larry O'Brien
- Under the Gun (1951) as Bert Galvin
- The Sleeping City (1950) as Fred Rowan
- Whirlpool (1950) as Dr. William 'Bill' Sutton
- The Hollywood Ten (1950) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- House of Strangers (1949) as Max Monetti
- Thieves' Highway (1949) as Nick Garcos
- Big Jack (1949) as Dr. Alexander Meade
- Call Northside 777 (1948) as Frank W. Wiecek
- Cry of the City (1948) as Martin Rome
- 13 Rue Madeleine (1947) as William H. 'Bill' O'Connell
- The Other Love (1947) as Paul Clermont
- Donald's Dilemma (1947) as Psychiatrist (voice) (uncredited)
- Somewhere in the Night (1946) as Mel Phillips
- A Walk in the Sun (1945) as Pvt. Rivera
- A Bell for Adano (1945) as Nicolo - Italian POW
- Captain Eddie (1945) as Pvt. John Bartek
- The Spider (1945) as Chris Conlon
- The Purple Heart (1944) as Lt. Angelo Canelli
- Guadalcanal Diary (1943) as Capt. Davis
- Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence (1939) as Tony Casselli
- Emergency as Harvey Barron
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Conte best known for?
Richard Conte is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977), Tony Arzenta (1973), The Boss (1973), Anna: the Pleasure, the Torment (1973).
When and where was Richard Conte born?
Richard Conte was born on March 24, 1910 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. They passed away on April 15, 1975.
How many credits does Richard Conte have?
Richard Conte has accumulated over 99 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 2016.
What is Richard Conte's background in cinema and television?
Richard Conte was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films from the 1940s through 1970s. Some of his notable film appearances include I'll Cry Tomorrow and The Godfather.
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Godfather (1972) as Barzini — aged about 62
- Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977) as Don Emilio Barzini — aged about 67
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Edward Hall — aged about 49
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Paul Dunnell — aged about 53
- The Untouchables (1959) as Arnie Seeger — aged about 49
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Frank Burns — aged about 45
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