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John Cazale was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to an Irish-American mother, Cecilia (Holland), and an Italian-American father, John Cazale. Cazale made only five feature films in his career, which fans and critics alike call classics. But before his film debut, in the short The American Way (1962), he won Obie Awards for his off-Broadway performances in "The Indian Wants the Bronx" and "The Line".
Cazale scored the role of Fredo Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather (1972), after his long-time friend, Al Pacino, invited him to audition. He reprised his role as the troubled Fredo in The Godfather Part II (1974), where his character endures one of the most infamous movie moments in the history of cinema.
Cazale also starred with Gene Hackman and Harrison Ford in the thriller, The Conversation (1974), as Hackman's assistant, Stan. The Godfather's director, Francis Ford Coppola, also directed the movie.
Cazale's fourth feature film, Dog Day Afternoon (1975), earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Sal, a bank robber. His long-time friend and Godfather costar, Al Pacino, played his partner, Sonny.
His final film, The Deer Hunter (1978), was filmed whilst he was ill with cancer. He was in a relationship with his costar, Meryl Streep, whilst filming The Deer Hunter (1978), whom he met when they both appeared in the New York Public Theater's 1976 production of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure.
Controversy occurred during the filming. While the studio was unaware of his condition, the director, Michael Cimino, knew about it. As Cazale was evidently weak, he was forced to film his scenes first. When the studio discovered he was suffering from cancer, they wanted him removed from the film. His costar and girlfriend, Meryl Streep, threatened to quit if he was fired. He died shortly after filming was completed.- José Luis Jiménez was born in 1900 in Mexico. He was an actor, known for Esperanza (1950), Macario (1960) and Con quién andan nuestras hijas (1956). He died on 13 March 1978 in Mexico City, Mexico.
- George R. Russell was born on 12 December 1905 in Milton, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald (1964), Free, White and 21 (1963) and Under Age (1964). He was married to Leuna Little. He died on 13 March 1978 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
- Matthew Josephson was born on 15 February 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for The Toast of New York (1937) and The Life of Emile Zola (1937). He was married to Hannah Geffen. He died on 13 March 1978 in Santa Cruz, California, USA.
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Sherman Clark was born on 26 October 1900 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. He is known for Shakedown (1950), Soldier in the Rain (1963) and Forbidden (1953). He was married to LaVon Bowen. He died on 13 March 1978 in Burbank, California, USA.- Mario Francelli was born on 31 October 1883 in Italy. He was an actor, known for The Importance of Being Earnest (1937), The Importance of Being Earnest (1938) and Capital Punishment (1937). He died on 13 March 1978 in Heysham, Lancashire, England, UK.