Known as a heavy smoker, Cazale was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in May 1977 after he had started to miss theater performances. Both he and his then-girlfriend, screen icon Meryl Streep ...

Yet at the time, Cazale wasn’t regarded as a screen Zelig whose cool presence and acting style captured the spirit of the decade. Rather, he was a stage actor who played character roles on film ...

The name John Cazale doesn’t mean much to most people. If they do remember him, they might think of the odd-looking guy in The Godfather and Dog Day Afternoon. But Cazale is a patron saint to Al ...

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John Cazale won two Obie Awards for Performance: one for Line and another for The Indian Wants the Bronze. Get John Cazale Email Alerts. Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Cazale’s character is a creep, of course, but a creep you could get a beer with. As if to underscore the point, he later invites Hackman, who plays his devoutly religious boss, out for a drink.

Cazale was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1977 during the filming of THE DEER HUNTER, but decided to complete his role in the film. Due to his illness and the studio's initial reluctance to include ...

Cazale, best known for his role in "The Godfather," died in March 1978 at the age of 42 after a battle with lung cancer. Streep had remained by his side throughout his illness.

John Holland Cazale (August 12, 1935 - March 12, 1978) was an American actor. He appeared in five films during six years, each one nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: The Godfather ...