Al Lettieri

Biography

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Alfred Lettieri (February 24, 1928–October 18, 1975) was an American actor, known for his portrayal of Virgil Sollozzo, in The Godfather.

Lettieri projected an aura of menace and ruthlessness 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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Known For

The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 2016 ★ 9.0
La Classe américaine 1993 ★ 7.6
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 1992 ★ 8.9
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television 1977 ★ 8.6
House of Pleasure for Women 1976 ★ 5.8
Flatfoot in Hong Kong 1975 ★ 6.2
Go Gorilla, Go! 1975 ★ 7.2
McQ 1974 ★ 6.1
Mr. Majestyk 1974 ★ 6.8
The Deadly Trackers 1973 ★ 6.0
The Don Is Dead 1973 ★ 5.9
The Godfather 1972 ★ 8.7
The Getaway 1972 ★ 7.2
Pulp 1972 ★ 5.8
Footsteps 1972 ★ 6.5
A Town Called Bastard 1971 ★ 5.0
The Night of the Following Day 1969 ★ 5.9
The Bobo 1967 ★ 6.2
Dark Intruder 1965 ★ 6.3
Wild Seed 1965 ★ 5.3
The Hanged Man 1964 ★ 5.1
The Gallant Men 1962 ★ 8.0
Perry Mason 1957 ★ 7.7
Gunsmoke 1955 ★ 6.7