Al Lettieri

Actor, Film actor

1928 – 1975

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Who was Al Lettieri?

Alfred Lettieri was an American actor, known for his portrayal of Virgil Sollozzo, in The Godfather.

Lettieri projected an aura of menace, ruthlessness and brooding malevolence in his film roles, which he attributed to his acquaintance with real-life gangsters, including Joey Gallo. At the age of 36, he made his screen debut in the television film The Hanged Man. Lettieri acted with some of Hollywood's biggest screen names including Steve McQueen in The Getaway, Charles Bronson in Mr. Majestyk, John Wayne in McQ and both Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in The Godfather.

Lettieri died of a heart attack in 1975, at the age of 47, leaving two children.

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Born
Feb 24, 1928
New York City
Also known as
  • Alessandro Lettieri
  • Alfred Lettieri
  • Anthony Lettieri
  • Al Lettier
  • Alfredo Lettieri
  • Anthony Lettier
  • Dediacato ad Al Lettieri
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • New York City
Died
Oct 18, 1975
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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