Mario Puzo was born October 15, 1920, in "Hell's Kitchen" on
Manhattan's (NY) West Side and, following military service in World War
II, attended New York's New School for Social Research and Columbia
University. His best-known novel, "The Godfather," was preceded by two
critically acclaimed novels, "The Dark Arena" and "The Fortunate
Pilgrim." In 1978, he published "Fools Die," followed by "The Sicilian"
(1984) and "The Fourth K" (1991). Mario Puzo has also written several
screenplays, including
Earthquake (1974),
Superman (1978), and all three "Godfather"
movies, for which he received two Academy Awards. Mario's latest novel,
1996's "The Last Don," was made into a CBS television miniseries in May
1997, starring
Danny Aiello,
Kirstie Alley and
Joe Mantegna. In 1997, Part II was
aired. Also in 1997, Mario's "The Fortunate Pilgrim" was re-released by
Random House. Mario passed away July 2, 1999, at his home in Bay Shore,
Long Island. His last novel, "Omerta," will be published July, 2000. He
is survived by his companion of 20 years, Carol Gino, and five
children.
Mashup at the Movies(2021)
The Goddaughter, Part 3(2018)
JiĂ ofĂč(2018)
The Goddaughter, Part 2(2014)
The Goddaughter, Part 1(2014)
Do Immigrants Believe in America?(2020)
Streetwise(1984)
Hollywood Insider(2018)as Self
Coppola and Puzo on Screenwriting(2001)as Self
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside(1990)as Self
Bitte umblÀttern(1977)as Self
47th Annual Academy Awards(1975)as Self - Winner
Mario and Me(2024)as Self
Superpowered: The DC Story(2023)as Self
The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't(2008)
The Kid Stays in the Picture(2002)as Self
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards(2000)as Self - Memorial Tribute
Stone Reader(2002)
