Johnny Martino

John Martino
Born (1937-05-05) May 5, 1937
Brooklyn, New York
Other names Johnny Martino
Occupation Actor
Known for The Godfather
Spouse(s) 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.

Martino began his acting career in a play titled, Hat Full of Rain. 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

  1. "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. ...
  2. "The Godfather". The New York Times.
  3. "John Martino in The Wild Wild West". Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  4. "John Martino Biography". in.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.

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