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Mario Puzo

Birth Name:
Mario Gianluigi Puzo
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Writer
Mario Puzo

Fast Facts

  • Received a Hugo Award in 1979 for his work on "Superman․"
  • Was heavily influenced by his favorite writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky
  • Is widely recognized for his work on "The Godfather․"
  • Many of his writings are based on Italian Americans living in New York
  • Joined the U․S․ Army during World War II, but was unable to serve in combat due to his poor eyesight
  • Wrote adventure stories for True Action magazine during the 1950s

Awards

  • 1973Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:Winner
  • 1973Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture:Winner
  • 1973NSFC Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
  • 1973WGA Award (Screen) - Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium:Winner
  • 1975Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Adapted From Other Material:Winner
  • 1975Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1975WGA Award (Screen) - Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium:Winner
  • 1979Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Winner
  • 1979WGA Award (Screen) - Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium:Nominated
  • 1991Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1993Razzie Award - Worst Screenplay:Nominated
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