Sal Mineo
Biography
Sal Mineo was an American actor. He is known for his role in the drama film Rebel Without a Cause. Mineo also appeared in films such as Crime in the Streets, Giant, Exodus, The Longest Day, and Escape from the Planet of the Apes. He received nominations for Academy Awards for his performances in Rebel Without a Cause and Exodus. Mineo won a Golden Globe for his role in Exodus. He was born in The Bronx, New York City, on January 10, 1939, and passed away on February 12, 1976. Mineo's acting credits include numerous films, totaling 88 known credits.
Career overview
Sal Mineo began his acting career in the 1950s. He gained recognition for his role in the drama film Rebel Without a Cause, released in 1955. This performance earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Mineo continued to appear in various films throughout the 1950s and 1960s. He starred in films such as Crime in the Streets and Giant, both released in 1956. In 1960, he appeared in the film Exodus, for which he received a Golden Globe award. He also appeared in The Longest Day in 1962 and Escape from the Planet of the Apes in 1971.
Mineo's acting credits span multiple decades, with a total of 88 known credits. His career was marked by a range of film appearances, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
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93 titles- Dominick Dunne: After the Party (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents (2005) as Himself (uncredited)
- Murders of Hollywood (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- Rediscovering a Rebel (1996) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- James Dean: A Portrait (1995) as Self (archive footage)
- Murderers, Mobsters, & Madmen: Volume 6: Hollywood Police Files (1992) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Death Scenes 2 (1992) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Death In Hollywood (1990)
- Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies (1988) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady (1982)
- Ellery Queen (1975) as James Danello
- James Dean: The First American Teenager (1975) as Self
- Harry O (1974)
- James Dean Remembered (1974) as Self
- Sonic Boom (1974) as Subject
- Police Story (1973)
- Griff (1973) as President Gamal Zaki
- Tenafly (1973) as Jerry Farmer
- Big John Morrison (1973) as Stippy
- Such Dust as Dreams Are Made On (1973) as Walter Scheerer
- The Family Rico (1972) as Nick Rico
- Columbo (1971) as Rahmin Habib
- Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) as Dr. Milo
- In Search of America (1971) as Nick
- How to Steal an Airplane (1971) as Luis Ortega
- The Immortal (1970)
- The Challengers (1970) as Angel de Angelo
- Krakatoa, East of Java (1969) as Leoncavallo Borghese
- 80 Steps to Jonah (1969) as Jerry Taggart
- Fortune and Men's Eyes (1969) as Rocky
- Fortune and Men's Eyes (1969) Director
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Bobby George
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Eddie
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Sheldon
- Stranger on the Run (1967) as George Blaylock
- LSD: Insight or Insanity? (1967) as Narrator (voice)
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Mel Bracken
- The Dangerous Days of Kiowa Jones (1966) as Bobby Jack Wilkes
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Tonio
- Mona McCluskey (1965)
- The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) as Uriah
- Who Killed Teddy Bear? (1965) as Lawrence Sherman
- Shindig! (1964) as Self
- Cheyenne Autumn (1964) as Red Shirt
- Burke's Law (1963) as Lew Dixon
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Ernie
- The Patty Duke Show (1963)
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1963) as Billy Archer
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Combat! (1962) as Larry Kogan
- Combat! (1962) as Marcel Paulon
- Combat! (1962) as Vinnick
- The Longest Day (1962) as Pvt. Martini
- Escape from Zahrain (1962) as Ahmed
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Carlos Mendoza
- The DuPont Show of the Week (1961) as Coke
- My Three Sons (1960)
- Exodus (1960) as Dov Landau
- The Big Party (1959) as Self
- The Gene Krupa Story (1959) as Gene Krupa
- A Private's Affair (1959) as Luigi J. Maresi
- The Dick Clark Show (1958) as Self
- Pursuit (1958) as Richie Rogart
- Tonka (1958) as White Bull
- Aladdin (1958) as Aladdin
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Aladdin
- Dino (1957) as Dino Minetta
- The Young Don't Cry (1957) as Leslie Henderson
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self
- Giant (1956) as Angel Obregón II
- Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) as Romolo
- Crime in the Streets (1956) as Angelo 'Baby' Gioia
- Rock, Pretty Baby (1956) as Angelo Barrato
- The Dream (1956) as Charles Monet
- Screen Director's Playhouse (1955) as Charles Monet
- Rebel Without a Cause (1955) as John 'Plato' Crawford
- The Private War of Major Benson (1955) as Cadet Col. Sylvester Dusik
- Six Bridges to Cross (1955) as Jerry - as a boy
- Rock 'n' Roll Revue (1955) as Sal Mineo
- Climax! (1954) as Miguel
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Omnibus (1952)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Charles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Les
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Studio One (1948) as Dino Manetta
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sal Mineo best known for?
Sal Mineo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Death In Hollywood (1990), Luxo Jr. (1986), In the Cut (2003), Police Story (1973).
When and where was Sal Mineo born?
Sal Mineo was born on January 10, 1939 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on February 12, 1976.
How many credits does Sal Mineo have?
Sal Mineo has accumulated over 93 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2008.
What is Sal Mineo's background in cinema and television?
Sal Mineo was an American actor. He is known for his role in the drama film Rebel Without a Cause. Mineo also appeared in films such as Crime in the Streets, Giant, Exodus, The Longest Day, and Escape from the Planet of the Apes. He received nominations for Academy Awards for his performances in Rebel Without a Cause a...