Richard S. Castellano

Quick Facts

Full Name	Richard S. Castellano
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Sep 4, 1933(1933-09-04)
Age	91
Date Of Death	1988-12-10
Birthplace	Queens
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Virgo

Richard S. Castellano Biography

Richard S. Castellano is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on September 4, 1933 in Queens, New York, United States. He was an actor who starred in The Godfather and was nominated for an Oscar for Lovers and Other Strangers. He used one of the most iconic lines from the film, “Leave your gun, take the cannoli,” to ad-lib.

He was the nephew He was the nephew of the infamous mob boss, Paul Castellano., the notorious mob boss.

At fifty-five, he died from a heart attack. His wife Ardell Sheridan survived him.

Richard S. Castellano Net Worth

Richard S. Castellano is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Richard S. Castellano 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was the son of an Italian-American family from The Bronx.

He and Margaret Castellano, his daughter, starred together in The Super, a 1972 TV sitcom.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Richard S. Castellano height 5 ft 9 in Richard weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Richard S. Castellano Dating?

According to our records, Richard S. Castellano married to Ardell Sheridan. As of December 1, 2023, Richard S. Castellano’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Richard Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Richard S. Castellano celebrates birthday on September 4 of every year.

Top Facts about Richard S. Castellano

1. Richard S. Castellano was an American actor born in 1933.
2. He is best known for his role as Clemenza in “The Godfather” (1972).
3. Castellano received an Academy Award nomination for his performance.
4. He also appeared in other notable films like “Lovers and Other Strangers” (1970).
5. Castellano had a successful career on Broadway before transitioning to film.
6. He passed away in 1988 at the age of 55.
7. Castellano’s portrayal of Clemenza became iconic in cinema history.
8. The actor was known for his distinctive New York accent.
9. He worked alongside legendary actors such as Marlon Brando and Al Pacino.
10. Castellano left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry with his talent and memorable performances.

Is Richard S Castellano related to Paul Castellano?

Trivia. According to Castellano’s widow, he was the nephew of Gambino crime family boss Paul Castellano.

What happened to Richard Castellano?

Richard Castellano, a character actor noted for his portrayals of Italian- Americans, died of a heart attack on Saturday at his home in North Bergen, N.J.. He was 55 years old. Mr. Castellano won wide praise for his performance as a Mafioso, Clemenza, in Francis Coppola’s 1972 film, ”The Godfather.

Why was Richard Castellano not in godfather2?

In a DVD commentary for The Godfather, Coppola gave a different account. He said that Castellano wanted approval of the lines Clemenza would say in the sequel. Coppola wouldn’t agree to that, and Castellano’s Clemenza died then and there.

Who was the highest paid actor in Godfather?

According to Francis Ford Coppola, Richard S. Castellano (who was the highest paid actor in The Godfather (1972)) wanted to write his own lines and wanted a large salary increase. Consequently, his character was replaced by Frankie Pentangeli (Michael V. Gazzo), who received an Oscar nomination for the performance.

Why is there no Clemenza in Godfather 2?

The Godfather Part II Clemenza does not appear in the present timeline of the film due to a disagreement between Castellano and Paramount Pictures over the character’s dialogue and the amount of weight Castellano was expected to gain for the part.