Richard S. Castellano Overview:

Actor, Richard S. Castellano, was born Richard Salvatore Castellano on Sep 4, 1933 in The Bronx, NY. S. Castellano died at the age of 55 on Dec 10, 1988 in North Bergen, NJ .

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Although S. Castellano was nominated for one Oscar, he never won a competitive Academy Award.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1970Best Supporting ActorLovers and Other Strangers (1970)Frank VecchioNominated
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Best Supporting Actor Oscar 1970
WINNER
John Mills
(as Michael)
in Ryan's Daughter
Nominee
Richard Castellano
(as Frank Vecchio)
in Lovers and Other Strangers
Nominee
Chief Dan George
(as Old Lodge Skins)
in Little Big Man
Nominee
Gene Hackman
(as Gene Garrison)
in I Never Sang for My Father
Nominee
John Marley
(as Phil Cavilleri)
in Love Story
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Richard S. Castellano Facts
Specialized in playing overweight characters. His normal weight was about 200 pounds, but producers invariably insisted that he gain at least 50 pounds for roles.
Nephew of Paul Castellano.
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.
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