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John Cazale
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Despite starring in only five films in his short life, all were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar, a unique case in film history. Unforgettable as the weak Fredo Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Godfather' (1972) and its sequel, he also shone in 'The Conversation' (1974), 'Dog Day Afternoon' (1975) alongside Al Pacino and 'The Deer Hunter' (1978). American actor of legendary intensity and subtlety, recognized as one of the great supporting performers in film history despite his very brief filmography, cut short by his death in 1978.
John Cazale
6 Movies
2 Series
Despite starring in only five films in his short life, all were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar, a unique case in film history. Unforgettable as the weak Fredo Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Godfather' (1972) and its sequel, he also shone in 'The Conversation' (1974), 'Dog Day Afternoon' (1975) alongside Al Pacino and 'The Deer Hunter' (1978). American actor of legendary intensity and subtlety, recognized as one of the great supporting performers in film history despite his very brief filmography, cut short by his death in 1978.
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The Deer Hunter
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The Deer Hunter
Stan
1978
Film
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Frederico "Fredo" Corleone · 4 episodes
1977–
TV
Dog Day Afternoon
Sal
1975
Film
The Godfather Part II
Frederico 'Fredo' Corleone
1974
Film
The Conversation
Stan
1974
Film
The Godfather
Fredo Corleone
1972
Film
N.Y.P.D.
Tom Andrews · 1 episode
1967–
TV
The American Way
Beatnik
1962
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Cazale still alive?
John Cazale passed away on March 13, 1978 at age 42.
What are the most famous roles of John Cazale?
John Cazale is best known for roles in The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, The Deer Hunter.
How many movies has John Cazale been in?
Over a 16-year career (since 1962), John Cazale has appeared in 6 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was John Cazale's first movie?
The career of John Cazale began with The American Way (1962).
What is John Cazale's most recent movie or series?
John Cazale's most recent release is The Deer Hunter, which premiered on December 8, 1978.
What TV shows has John Cazale appeared in?
On television, John Cazale has appeared in Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television, N.Y.P.D..
John Cazale
1935-12-08 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
John Holland Cazale (August 12, 1935 - March 12, 1978) was an American actor. He appeared in five films during six years, each one nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather Part II, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Deer Hunter. He appeared in archival footage in The Godfather Part III, also nominated for Best Picture, making him the only actor to have this multi-film distinction. From his start as a theater actor, he became one of Hollywood's premier character actors, starting with his role as the doomed, weak-minded Fredo Corleone opposite longtime friend Al Pacino in Francis Ford Coppola's film The Godfather and its 1974 sequel.