1939 - 1976

Sal Mineo  American Actor

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Relationships

Sal Mineo was in relationships with Courtney Burr (1970 - 1976), Tuesday Weld (1961), Jill Haworth (1960), Peter Lawford, Bobby Sherman and Montgomery Clift.

Sal Mineo had an encounter with James Dean (1955).

Sal Mineo is rumoured to have hooked up with Natalie Wood.

About

American Actor Sal Mineo was born Salvatore Mineo, Jr. on 10th January, 1939 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA and passed away on 12th Feb 1976 West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA aged 37. He is most remembered 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 at age 17, making him the fifth-youngest nominee in the category. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Sal Mineo is a member of the following lists: American film actors, Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe (film) winners and American male singers.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Dating6 6 years 1 year 1 month
Encounter1 - - -
Rumoured1 - - -
Total8 6 years 9 months, 24 days 1 month

Details

First Name Salvatore
Last Name Mineo Jr.
Full Name at Birth Salvatore Mineo, Jr.
Alternative Name Sal Mineo, The Switchblade Kid, The Latin Lover
Birthday 10th January, 1939
Birthplace The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Died 12th February, 1976
Place of Death West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Cause of Death Murdered (stab wound to the heart)
Buried Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, New York, USA
Height 5' 8" (173 cm)
Build Athletic
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Brown - Dark
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Sexuality Bisexual
Religion Roman Catholic
Ethnicity White
Nationality American
High School Christopher Columbus High School
Occupation Text Actor, singer, director
Occupation Actor
Claim to Fame 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 at age 17, making him the fifth-youngest nominee in the category
Year(s) Active 1955 - 1976, 1951–1976
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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 at age 17, making him the fifth-youngest nominee in the category.

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