John Martino

John Martino

actor, producer, composer

John Martino was born on May 05, 1937 in USA. John Martino's big-screen debut came with How Sweet It Is! directed by Jerry Paris in 1968, strarring Bartender (uncredited). John Martino is known for Flowers directed by Jeffrey Lee Woods, Giovanna Aviles stars as Heather Walker and Kenny Borgas as Tough Guy. The most recent award John Martino achieved is Crystal Reel Awards. The upcoming new movie John Martino plays is Astro Zombies: M4 - Invaders from Cyberspace which will be released on Jan 01, 2012.

John was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. As a teenager he began his singing and acting career. He studied with John Cassavetes, American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Universal Art Studios, which led to a role in the off-Broadway show "Hat Full of Rain." He then had a hit song called "Baby Sitting Baby" that landed him on Dick Clark's American Bandstand. Shortly thereafter, John headed to California to pursue his acting career. His first acting role came in "The Wild Wild West" television show in which he became a member of The Screen Actors Guild. John's big break came when he was cast in Mario Puzo's "The Godfather" as "Paulie Gatto." John's career has brought him back and forth between New York and California, he now lives in Central Florida with his wife Lori and their children. He continues to act, sing, write and produce. In 2006 John won a Crystal Reel Award for best lead actor for his part in the feature film "Confessions of a Thug". The award was presented to him by the Florida Motion Picture Television Association. John is still acting and writing screenplays today. John is also licensed through Paramount Pictures to manufacture Godfather license plates, frames and key chains. John was honored that Author Richard Lester wrote his life in a book "A Wish Beyond The Stars, The Johnny Martino Story". On June 2, 2013 John was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award through the Treasure Coast International Film Festival in Port St. Lucie, Florida. John recently recorded an album featuring "Speak Softly Love" in English and Italian as a tribute to his role in The Godfather. He enjoys performing at Hotels. meeting fans and sharing stories of his life experiences. He enjoys helping new comers to the business.

  • Birthday

    May 05, 1937
  • Place of Birth

    Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Also known

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Known For

Awards

2 wins & 0 nominations

Crystal Reel Awards
2006
Best Actor
Winner - Crystal Reel
Confessions of a Thug (2005)
2006
Best Actor in a Feature Film
Winner - Crystal Reel
Confessions of a Thug (2005)

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Movies