John Martino (actor)
John Martino | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 5, 1937 |
| Other names | Johnny Martino |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | The Godfather |
| Spouse | Lori Martino (m. 1986) |
| Children | Joseph Martino (son) John Martino (son) |
Johnny Martino (born May 5, 1937) is an actor[1] who was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is most renowned for his portrayal of foot-soldier Paulie Gatto in the iconic American crime film, The Godfather.[2]
Martino was born in the United States with parents from Sicily.[citation needed]
Martino began his acting career in a play titled, Hat Full of Rain.[citation needed] He then when on to act in a single episode of the 1960s CBS television show, The Wild Wild West.[3] Martino is mostly known for portraying Paulie Gatto in The Godfather.[4] Afterwards, he landed minor roles in other films.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | The Godfather | Paulie Gatto |
| 1973 | Dillinger | Eddie Martin |
| 1974 | Truck Stop Women | Smith |
| 1975 | Capone | Tony Amatto |
| 2004 | Flowers | Freddie Felton |
| 2005 | Confessions of a Thug | Vic Torino |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | The Wild Wild West | Jose | One episode, The Night of the Headless Woman |
References
- ^ "Time". Time, Volume 151, Issues 17-25. 1998. p. 26. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
Known less for his singing than for playing Johnny Fontaine, the Sinatra-inspired character in The Godfather. ...
- ^ "The Godfather". The New York Times.
- ^ "John Martino in The Wild Wild West". Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ "John Martino Biography". in.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
External links
- John Martino at IMDb
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