Memorial Page for Mario Puzo (née Mario Gianluigi Puzo)
American author, screenwriter, and journalist
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July 2nd, 2026
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Mario Puzo (* October 15, 1920 in New York City; † July 2, 1999 in Long Island) was an american author, screenwriter, and journalist. He was 78 years old. He was married to Erika Puzo. His education included City College of New York and New York University. His awards include Writers Guild of America Award, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. His cause of death was cardiac arrest. He was buried at North Babylon Cemetery.
Life Events
6 EventsBorn in New York City, New York
1920Married Erika Puzo
1946until 1978
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1973The Godfather
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1975The Godfather Part II
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
1979Superman
Died in Long Island, New York (cardiac arrest)
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Mario Puzo (née Mario Gianluigi Puzo). Forever remembered.