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Richard S. Castellano (Richard Salvatore Castellano) was born on 4 September, 1933 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA, is an Actor. Discover Richard S. Castellano's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Richard S. Castellano networth?
| Popular As |
Richard Salvatore Castellano |
| Occupation |
actor |
| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
4 September, 1933 |
| Birthday |
4 September |
| Birthplace |
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA |
| Date of death |
10 December, 1988 |
| Died Place |
North Bergen, New Jersey, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 55 years old group.
Richard S. Castellano Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Richard S. Castellano height is 5' 9" (1.75 m) .
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| Height |
5' 9" (1.75 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Richard S. Castellano's Wife?
His wife is Margaret Tiernan (1953 - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Ardell Sheridan (? - 10 December 1988) ( his death)
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Margaret Tiernan (1953 - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Ardell Sheridan (? - 10 December 1988) ( his death) |
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| Children |
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Richard S. Castellano Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Richard S. Castellano worth at the age of 55 years old? Richard S. Castellano’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Richard S. Castellano's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
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Timeline
Richard's widow, Ardell Sheridan, published a book in 2002 detailing his contributions in the making of The Godfather (1972). Able to recall true-life experiences growing up in a mob family, Richard's experiences helped Francis Ford Coppola when needing to tighten up the script. The book states that Richard kept an inexperienced Al Pacino from getting fired by making slight adjustments in Pacino's characterization as Michael Corleone that not only helped Pacino keep his job, but enhanced the complexity of his character. Castellano was also instrumental in helping Marlon Brando understand Vito Corleone's motivations, but reports that their relationship suffered due to Brando's bruised ego. According to the book, Richard was the only other actor who was considered for Don Corleone's role after Brando's screen test for the part. Both Richard and Ardell rewrote the Genco Oil scene when the version written by Francis Ford Coppola wasn't working.
Unable to get acting jobs for most of the 1980s, Castellano spent his last years working as an auto mechanic in New Jersey.
Bronx born, stocky Italian-American actor who only appeared in a handful of films, yet earned some degree of immortality for his role as the loyal Corleone capo "Peter Clemenza" teaching Al Pacino how to shoot a crooked police captain in the iconic gangster film The Godfather (1972). He was originally a construction company manager, then he gained work with the New Yiddish Theatre, before breaking into film near his thirtieth birthday.
After his strong showing as a tough hoodlum in The Godfather (1972), he became somewhat typecast as a screen criminal and appeared in further crime films including Honor Thy Father (1973) and Gangster Wars (1981).
However in 1970, in only his fourth film, Castellano received a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance in Lovers and Other Strangers (1970) and came to the attention of casting agents for The Godfather (1972).
Was nominated for Broadway's 1969 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for Lovers and Other Strangers (1970), a part he recreated in an Oscar nominated performance in the film version of the same name, Lovers and Other Strangers (1970).
