Mario Gianluigi Puzo, a renowned American author and screenwriter, was born on October 15, 1920, and left an indelible mark on the literary world before his passing on July 2, 1999. Puzo's remarkable body of work is characterized by his meticulous attention to detail and his uncanny ability to craft stories that captivate audiences worldwide. One of his most iconic creations is the novel "The Godfather", first published in 1969, which tells the gripping tale of the Corleone family's rise to power in the world of organized crime. This masterpiece of literary fiction was later adapted into a film by Francis Ford Coppola, with Puzo himself serving as co-screenwriter.
Mario Puzo
Deceased · Born: Oct 15, 1920 · Died: Jul 2, 1999