Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1939-01-10
- Died
- 1976-02-12
- Works
- 1
Top works
- The Delinquent, The Hipster, The Square, and the Sandpile Series
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Film & TV
Acting · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Salvatore Mineo Jr. (January 10, 1939 – February 12, 1976) was an American actor, singer, and director. He is best known for his role as John "Plato" Crawford in the drama film Rebel Without a Cause (1955), which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Mineo also starred in films such as Crime in the Streets, Giant (both 1956), Exodus (1960), for which he won a…
Known for
- Dominick Dunne: After the Party — Self (archive footage)2008
- Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents — Himself (uncredited)2005
- Murders of Hollywood — Self (archive footage)2003
- The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender — Self (archive footage)1997
- Rediscovering a Rebel — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1996
- James Dean: A Portrait — Self (archive footage)1995
- Death Scenes 2 — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1992
- Murderers, Mobsters, & Madmen: Volume 6: Hollywood Police Files — (archive footage) (uncredited)1992
- Death In Hollywood1990
- Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies — (archive footage) (uncredited)1988
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Sal Mineo can refer to two artists. 1. Salvatore "Sal" Mineo, Jr. (January 10, 1939 – February 12, 1976) was an American movie and stage actor, famous for his Academy Award-nominated performance opposite James Dean in the film Rebel Without a Cause. Mineo, born in The Bronx, New York City as the son of a Sicilian coffin maker, was enrolled by his mother in dancing and acting school at an early age. Acting career Mineo had his first stage appearance in The Rose Tattoo (1950), a play by Tennes
Key facts
- Born
- Salvatore Mineo Jr. , ( 1939-01-10 ) January 10, 1939, New York City , U.S.
- Died
- February 12, 1976 (1976-02-12) (aged 37), West Hollywood , California, U.S.
- Cause of death
- Murder (stab wound to the heart)
- Resting place
- Gate of Heaven Cemetery , Hawthorne, New York , U.S.
- Other name
- The Switchblade Kid
- Occupation
- Actor
- Years active
- 1951–1976
- Known for
- Rebel Without a Cause Exodus
- Partners
- Jill Haworth (1960–1964) Courtney Burr III (1970–1976)
- Website
- salmineo .com
via Wikipedia infobox
Key dates
- Born
- 10 January 1939
- Died
- 12 February 1976
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Salvatore
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- New York City
- Place of death
- West Hollywood
- Occupation
- actor
- Educated at
- Adelphi University
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Notable work
- Exodus
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Salvatore Mineo Jr. (January 10, 1939 – February 12, 1976) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as John "Plato" Crawford in the coming-of-age drama film Rebel Without a Cause (1955), which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at age 17, making him the fifth-youngest nominee in the category.
Mineo also starred in films such as Crime in the Streets, Giant (both 1956), Exodus (1960), for which he won a Golden Globe and received a second Academy Award nomination; The Longest Day (1962), John Ford's final western Cheyenne Autumn (1964), and Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971).
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