8.7
Movie
Acting
Al Lettieri
- Born
- Died
- (aged 47)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 28 titles
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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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Signature work
Known For
8.7
Movie
7.5
Movie
Where Eagles Dare
7.1
Movie
The Getaway
6.8
Movie
Mr. Majestyk
8.9
Movie
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
6.2
Movie
Flatfoot in Hong Kong
7.7
TV
Perry Mason
6.7
TV
Gunsmoke
6.1
Movie
McQ
8.6
TV
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
5.9
Movie
The Night of the Following Day
5.8
Movie
Pulp
6.1
Movie
Villain
5.8
Movie
The Don Is Dead
5.0
Movie
A Town Called Bastard
6.0
Movie
The Deadly Trackers
6.3
Movie
Dark Intruder
5.3
Movie
Kaleidoscope
Acting credits 24
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | La Classe américaine Film | Unknown Man (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1992 | The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 Film | Virgil 'The Turk' Sollozzo |
| 1977 | Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television TV | Virgil "The Turk" Sollozzo (4 ep) |
| 1976 | House of Pleasure for Women Film | Eddie Mordace |
| 1975 | Go Gorilla, Go! Film | Ciro Musante |
| 1975 | Flatfoot in Hong Kong Film | Frank Barella |
| 1974 | Mr. Majestyk Film | Frank Renda |
| 1974 | McQ Film | Santiago |
| 1973 | The Deadly Trackers Film | Gutierrez, Mexican Policeman |
| 1973 | Horowitz in Dublin Film | Kosak |
| 1973 | The Don Is Dead Film | Vince Fargo |
| 1972 | The Getaway Film | Rudy Butler |
| 1972 | Pulp Film | Miller |
| 1972 | Footsteps Film | Zimmerman |
| 1972 | The Godfather Film | Sollozzo |
| 1971 | A Town Called Bastard Film | La Bomba |
| 1969 | The Night of the Following Day Film | Pilot |
| 1967 | The Bobo Film | Eugenio Gomez |
| 1965 | Dark Intruder Film | The 2nd Sergeant |
| 1965 | Wild Seed Film | Bartender |
| 1964 | The Hanged Man Film | Al |
| 1962 | The Gallant Men TV | (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Perry Mason TV | Arthur Strome (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Gunsmoke TV | Smitty (1 ep) |
Crew credits 6
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Villain Film | Adaptation |
| 1969 | The Night of the Following Day Film | Associate Producer |
| 1968 | Where Eagles Dare Film | Dialogue Coach |
| 1968 | Duffy Film | Dialogue Coach |
| 1967 | The Bobo Film | Dialogue Coach |
| 1966 | Kaleidoscope Film | Dialogue Coach |