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John Aprea, a veteran character actor known for roles in films like The Godfather Part II and on television shows such as Full House, died on August 5 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 83. Aprea’s long career spanned over 50 years in Hollywood.

Born in 1941 in New Jersey, Aprea began acting in New York City in the early 1960s before moving to Los Angeles. His breakthrough came in 1968 with a role in the hit film Bullitt, starring Steve McQueen. This opened the door for many more roles in both film and television.

Perhaps Aprea’s most memorable role was as young Salvatore “Sal” Tessio in The Godfather Part II in 1974. He described the role as the high point of his career. To prepare, Aprea reached out to actor Abe Vigoda, who played the older Tessio in the original The Godfather. Vigoda advised him simply to “have a good time.

John Aprea, the actor known for his roles in The Godfather Part II and Full House, has died. He was 83.

According to his manager Will Levine, Aprea died of natural causes on Monday, Aug. 5 at his Los Angeles home, where he was surrounded by family.

Born March 4, 1941 in Englewood, New Jersey, Aprea made his onscreen debut in 1968’s Bullitt, alongside Steve McQueen. He went on to one of his most memorable performances as Young Tessio in The Godfather Part II (1974) after auditioning to play Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola‘s original 1972 film.

Aprea once said working with Coppola and actors Al Pacino and Robert De Niro was “the high point” of his career, adding, “I was surrounded by the best in The Godfather.”

John Aprea in a Matt Houston promo shot, 1982. (Getty Images)

He also appeared in such films as The Stepford Wives (1975), New Jack City (1991), The Game (1997), Dead Man on Campus...

John Aprea has died at the age of 83 on August 15 due to unspecified causes. His close friend and former co-star Paul Carafotes, announced Aprea’s death on Instagram late Saturday, “I just heard that my old pal, friend Actor, father, husband, brother. Passed away 8/15/2024 We had lots of laughs. We met on the […]

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I don’t know if you’re anything like me, but I can often spend hours upon hours trawling through iTunes looking for new movies to buy… Usually I’ll randomly come across a title I haven’t seen in years and use the “Cast & Crew” links to make my way down the rabbit hole to the more obscure side of Apple’s digital movie service.

Now whilst many will decry that iTunes is a terrible VOD service due to Apple’s desire to lock its audience to their platforms, if you have an Apple TV or iPad be aware – there are some truly obscure films hidden away in the depths of the vast collection of movies. Some of which have been made available in the UK for the first time since VHS and a Lot that have been added to the service in their original uncut form!

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Title: The Wolves of Savin Hill Writer/Director: John Beaton Hill Starring: David Cooley, Brian Scannell, Kurt Fuller, Jack McGee, Michael Massee, Paul Carafotes, Tim DeZarn, Tonya Cornelisse, Megan Davis, Suzanne Willard, Jordan Van Vranken, Marco Verdier, Jason Oliver, Tiprin Mandalay, Nicole Haddad, Rick Dano, Jack Millard, John Beaton Hill You wouldn’t know that “The Wolves of Savin Hill” started out as a screen reel project, but this indie drama surpasses its original intent and becomes a full-fledged film about the psychology of doubt and how guilt and secrets revolving around one incident can dissolve friendships and lives. The film focuses on Tom and Sean (David Cooley, Brian Scannell, respectively) who, [ Read More ]

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Stars: David Cooley, Brian Scannell, Kurt Fuller, Jack McGee, Michael Massee, Paul Carafotes, Tim De Zarn, Tonya Cornelisse, Megan Davis, Suzanne Willard, Jordan Van Vranken, Marco Verdier, Jason Oliver, Tiprin Mandalay, Nicole Haddad | Written and Directed by John Beaton Hill

Childhood friends from the streets of Boston drift apart following a shocking discovery deep in the woods of Savin Hill. Years later a tragic murder brings them together again. But for one man, it’s no mistake. A trap has been set. After serving time for a crime he didn’t commit, Tom Greys (David Cooley) is released from prison with a score to settle: he is dead-set on tracking down the man who set him up… his childhood best friend and L.A. cop, Sean O’Brien (Brian Scannell). Ravaged by his friend’s betrayal, Tom hunts Sean through the dark streets of Los Angeles and finds himself trapped...

Chicago – One of the great events in Chicago to interact with celebrity favorites is at the “Hollywood Celebrities and Memorabilia Show.” In 2011, the autumn event took place on October 1st and 2nd, and featured the “Happy Days” TV gang Henry Winkler, Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams, plus Barry Bostwick and Patricia Quinn from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

The latest Hollywood Celebrities and Memorabilia Show was the last such event for founders Ray and Sharon McCourt, as they headed for retirement. The show will go on, however, as new ownership will bring “The Hollywood Show” to Chicago in March, 2012.

HollywoodChicago.com photographer Joe Arce was at the October show, and recorded the following slideshow of celebrities that participated. Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All images © Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com.

Celebrities1: Dominique Swain,...

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The awards were handed out at the gala awards ceremony held at the Beverly Hills Hotel in honor of the Hearts of Hope Foundation.

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