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Sal MineoSal Mineo Sal Mineo American actor (1939–1976) Salvatore Mineo Jr. (January 10, 1939 – February 12, 1976) was an American actor. He was 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 at age 17, making him the fifth-youngest nominee in the category. Quick facts Born, Died ... Sal Mineo Mineo in 1973 Born Salvatore Mineo Jr. (1939-01-10)January 10, 1939 New York City, U.S. Died February 12, 1976(1976-02-12) (aged 37) West Hollywood, California, U.S. Cause of death Murder (stab wound to the heart) Resting place Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, New York, U.S. Other names The Switchblade Kid[1]… (Source: Wikipedia)
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