Mario Puzo was born on October 15, 1920 and died on July 2, 1999. Mario Puzo would have been 78 years old at the time of death or 94 years old today.
The book The Godfather was written by Italian American Mario Puzo (1920-1999).
The movie was not based on Raymond Patriarca. The Godfather (1972) was adapted from the novel by Mario Puzo. Puzo modeled the character of Don Vito Corleone on New York mob bosses Joe Profaci and Vito Genovese. Many of the events of his novel are based on actual incidents that occurred in the lives of Profaci, Genovese and their families. Puzo based Don Vito's personality on his own mother's.
OSCARS: Best Actor in a Leading Role: Marlon Brando Best Picture Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola. Directors Guild of American, USA: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: Francis Ford Coppola Golden Globes, USA: Best Director - Motion Picture: Francis Ford Coppola Best Motion Picture - Drama Best Motion Picture Actor - Drama: Marlon Brando Best Original Score: Nino Rota Best Screenplay: Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo Grammy Awards: Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or TV Special: Nino Rota Writers Guild of America, USA: Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola
A Bronx Tale (1993) was not nominated for any Oscars.
Mario J. Molina is 68 years old (birthdate: March 19, 1943).
Mario Puzo died on July 2, 1999 at the age of 78.
Mario Puzo's birth name is Mario Gianluigi Puzo.
Mario Puzo was born on October 15, 1920.
Mario Puzo was born on October 15, 1920.
Mario Puzo wrote the novel The Godfather. wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Puzo
According to his biography, Mario Puzo does not have any siblings. He did however, leave behind a wife and children.
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Mario Puzo died on July 2, 1999 at the age of 78.
Mario Puzo wrote nine novels and two non-fiction books as well as a children's book. His most famous book is The Godfather.
The protagonist is Astorre Viola.