John Cazale
Born
John Holland Cazale

(1935-08-12)August 12, 1935
DiedMarch 13, 1978(1978-03-13) (aged 42)
Cause of deathLung cancer
EducationOberlin College
Boston University (BFA)
OccupationActor
Years active1959–1978
Height5 ft 10+12 in (179 cm)
PartnerMeryl Streep (1976–1978; until his death)[1]

John Holland Cazale (/kəˈzl/, Italian: [kadˈdzaːle]) (August 12, 1935 – March 13, 1978) was an American actor. He appeared in five movies over six years, all of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: The Godfather (1972), The Conversation (1974), The Godfather Part II (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and The Deer Hunter (1978).

References

  1. Callahan, Maureen (April 23, 2016). "The tragic romance that shaped Meryl Streep's life". New York Post.