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Sal Mineo

1939–1976 · Actor

Biography

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 Golden Globe and received second Academy Award nomination, The Longest Day (1962), and Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971).

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Notable Noir Roles

Six Bridges to Cross

1955Dir. Joseph Pevney · Jerry - as a boy

Follow the evolution of a small time juvenile delinquent hood to a big time racketeer. Based on the famous 1950 Brinks Robbery in Boston that netted the crooks $2.5 million. The story delves into the …

Crime in the Streets

1956Dir. Don Siegel · Angelo 'Baby' Gioia

A social worker tries to end juvenile crime by getting involved with a street gang.

Full Noir Filmography

2 films · 1955–1956