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Michael V. Gazzo

October 15, 2023

Michael Vincenzo Gazzo (April 5, 1923 – February 14, 1995) was an American playwright who later in life became a film and television actor.[2] He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in The Godfather Part II (1974).

Michael V. Gazzo
Born
Michael Vincenzo Gazzo

(1923-04-05)April 5, 1923
Hillside, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedFebruary 14, 1995(1995-02-14) (aged 71)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeWestwood Memorial Park
Occupation(s)Playwright, actor
Years active1953–1995
SpouseGrace Gazzo (3 children)[1]
ChildrenPeppi, Michael, Christopher

Biography Edit

Gazzo was born on April 5, 1923. He was of Italian-American descent. Gazzo served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.[3][4][5] He was a member of the Actors Studio and later trained actors such as Debra Winger, Henry Silva and Tony Sirico. He wrote A Hatful of Rain, a Broadway play about drug addiction, which ran for 389 performances in 1955 and 1956. It starred Ben Gazzara and Shelley Winters in the two lead roles, and was adapted into a film by Oscar-winning director Fred Zinnemann in 1957. The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Anthony Franciosa). A 1968 made-for-television version (as a filmed play) starred Peter Falk, Sandy Dennis and Michael Parks.[6] Gazzo's other screen writing credits include the Elvis Presley American musical drama King Creole in 1958.[7] Gazzo authored the Broadway play The Night Circus, also starring Ben Gazzara.[8]

Gazzo was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Frank Pentangeli in The Godfather Part II.[9]

Death Edit

Gazzo died on February 14, 1995, at age 71 due to complications from a stroke.[10] He was buried in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.

Filmography Edit

References Edit

  1. ^ Brantley, Ben (February 24, 1995). "Michael V. Gazzo, 71, Is Dead - Playwright of 'Hatful of Rain'". The New York Times. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  2. ^ Biography for Michael V. Gazzo at IMDb
  3. ^ 10 ICONIC MOVIE AND TV ROLES PLAYED BY WWII VETERANS www.sandboxx.us. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  4. ^ Michael V. Gazzo at Amazon.com. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  5. ^ Michael V. Gazzo at Fold3. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  6. ^ A Hatful of Rain at IMDb
  7. ^ King Creole at IMDb
  8. ^ "The Night Circus @ John Golden Theatre". Playbill. Playbill, Inc. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  9. ^ Folkart, Burt A. (February 25, 1995). "Michael Gazzo; Film and TV Actor, Playwright". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  10. ^ Brantley, Ben (February 24, 1995). "Michael V. Gazzo, 71, Is Dead – Playwright of 'Hatful of Rain'". The New York Times.

Sources Edit

  • Bacarella, Michael, ItalActors: 101 Years of Italian Actors in U.S. Entertainment, The National Italian American Foundation[ISBN missing]

External links Edit

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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations March 2013 Learn how and when to remove this template message Michael Vincenzo Gazzo April 5 1923 February 14 1995 was an American playwright who later in life became a film and television actor 2 He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in The Godfather Part II 1974 Michael V GazzoBornMichael Vincenzo Gazzo 1923 04 05 April 5 1923Hillside New Jersey U S DiedFebruary 14 1995 1995 02 14 aged 71 Los Angeles California U S Resting placeWestwood Memorial ParkOccupation s Playwright actorYears active1953 1995SpouseGrace Gazzo 3 children 1 ChildrenPeppi Michael Christopher Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Death 2 Filmography 3 References 4 Sources 5 External linksBiography EditGazzo was born on April 5 1923 He was of Italian American descent Gazzo served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II 3 4 5 He was a member of the Actors Studio and later trained actors such as Debra Winger Henry Silva and Tony Sirico He wrote A Hatful of Rain a Broadway play about drug addiction which ran for 389 performances in 1955 and 1956 It starred Ben Gazzara and Shelley Winters in the two lead roles and was adapted into a film by Oscar winning director Fred Zinnemann in 1957 The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Anthony Franciosa A 1968 made for television version as a filmed play starred Peter Falk Sandy Dennis and Michael Parks 6 Gazzo s other screen writing credits include the Elvis Presley American musical drama King Creole in 1958 7 Gazzo authored the Broadway play The Night Circus also starring Ben Gazzara 8 Gazzo was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Frank Pentangeli in The Godfather Part II 9 Death Edit Gazzo died on February 14 1995 at age 71 due to complications from a stroke 10 He was buried in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles Filmography EditOn the Waterfront 1954 Bit uncredited A Man Called Adam 1966 uncredited Out of It 1969 Vinnie s friend The Gang That Couldn t Shoot Straight 1971 A Black Suit Crazy Joe 1974 The Godfather Part II 1974 Frank Pentangeli Kojak 1975 Joel Adrian Brinks The Great Robbery 1976 Mario Russo Ellery Queen Season 1 Episode 20 The Adventure of Caesar s Last Sleep 1976 Benny Franks Welcome Back Kotter Season 2 Episode 12 Hark the Sweatkings 1976 Angelo DeMora Alice 1977 Gino Tarantella Starsky and Hutch 1977 Joe Durniak Barnaby Jones 1977 Mr Farinelli Baretta 1977 Rico Giove Black Sunday 1977 Muzi The Feather and Father Gang Season 1 Episode 12 The Mayan Connection 1977 Gutman Columbo Season 7 Episode 2 Murder Under Glass 1978 Vittorio Rossi Fingers 1978 Ben King of the Gypsies 1978 Spiro Giorgio Vega Season 2 Episode 7 Dan Tanna Is Dead 1979 Cruger Hallow Love and Bullets 1979 Lobo The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh 1979 Harry the Trainer Beggarman Thief 1979 Sartene Fantasy Island Season 3 Episode 14 The Lookalikes Winemaker 1979 Frank Lassiter Taxi 1979 Vince Cuba Crossing 1980 Rossellini Alligator 1980 Chief Clark Border Cop 1980 Chico Suarez Hoodlums 1980 Gus Azziello Sizzle 1980 Magnum P I Season 1 Episode 8 The Ugliest Dog in Hawaii 1981 Victor DiGorgio Back Roads 1981 Tazio Body and Soul 1981 Frankie The Winter of Our Discontent 1983 Marullo Sudden Impact 1983 Threlkis uncredited Cannonball Run II 1984 Sonny Fear City 1984 Mike Cookie 1989 Carmine Beyond the Ocean 1990 Forever 1991 Ring of the Musketeers de 1992 Last Action Hero 1993 Torelli L A Law 1994 episode McKenzie Brackman Barnum amp Bailey 1994 Roscoe Zambini Nothing to Lose 1994 Joe final film role References Edit Brantley Ben February 24 1995 Michael V Gazzo 71 Is Dead Playwright of Hatful of Rain The New York Times Retrieved June 25 2017 Biography for Michael V Gazzo at IMDb 10 ICONIC MOVIE AND TV ROLES PLAYED BY WWII VETERANS www sandboxx us Retrieved December 5 2021 Michael V Gazzo at Amazon com Retrieved December 5 2021 Michael V Gazzo at Fold3 Retrieved December 5 2021 A Hatful of Rain at IMDb King Creole at IMDb The Night Circus John Golden Theatre Playbill Playbill Inc Retrieved June 25 2017 Folkart Burt A February 25 1995 Michael Gazzo Film and TV Actor Playwright Los Angeles Times Retrieved February 29 2016 Brantley Ben February 24 1995 Michael V Gazzo 71 Is Dead Playwright of Hatful of Rain The New York Times Sources EditBacarella Michael ItalActors 101 Years of Italian Actors in U S Entertainment The National Italian American Foundation ISBN missing External links EditMichael V Gazzo at IMDb Michael V Gazzo at the Internet Broadway Database Michael V Gazzo at Find a Grave Michael Gazzo at the University of Wisconsin s Actors Studio audio collection Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Michael V Gazzo amp oldid 1150366099, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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