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Al Lettieri

Feb 24, 1928 - Oct 18, 1975 (47 years old) in New York City, New York, USA

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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

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Perry Mason
Arthur Strome
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The Godfather
Sollozzo
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Gunsmoke
Smitty
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Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Virgil "The Turk" Sollozzo
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The Gallant Men
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The Getaway
Rudy Butler
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La Classe américaine
Unknown Man (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Mr. Majestyk
Frank Renda
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The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
Virgil "The Turk" Sollozzo
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McQ
Santiago

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