Born on August 12, 1935, in Revere, Massachusetts, he was a highly respected American actor known for his work in the 1970s. Despite appearing in only five feature films, each was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: "The Godfather," "The Godfather Part II," "The Conversation," "Dog Day Afternoon," and "The Deer Hunter." His performances were marked by depth and authenticity. A close collaborator with Al Pacino, he was engaged to Meryl Streep. He passed away from lung cancer on March 12, 1978, at 42.
THE DEER HUNTER
The Deer Hunter is a harrowing and powerful exploration of the impact of the Vietnam War on a small American steelworking community. The film follows...
THE CONVERSATION
The Conversation is a 1974 mystery thriller that follows Harry Caul, a surveillance expert, as he becomes consumed by paranoia and moral dilemmas....
DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Dog Day Afternoon is a 1975 crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet. The film is based on a true story about a bank robbery gone wrong in Brooklyn,...