- John Marley
infobox actor
birthdate=birth date|1907|10|17
birthplace=New York City, New York
deathdate=death date and age|1984|5|22|1907|10|17
deathplace=Los Angeles, California
restingplace=Cedar Park Cemetery
restingplacecoordinates=40.97343, -74.05062
occupation=Film ,television actor
spouse=Sandra Lilosevich
children=1
occupation=Film ,television actor
academyawards=Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Love Story (1970)John Marley (
October 17 ,1907 –May 22 ,1984 ) was an Americanactor who was known for his role as Phil Cavalleri in "Love Story" and as Jack Woltz—who receives a horse's head in his bed—in "The Godfather" (1972). He was also the lead inJohn Cassavetes ' breakthrough feature "Faces" (1968).Marley was a familiar
character actor , who appeared in nearly 150 films and television shows (for example, appearances on "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour ") throughout a career that lasted some 45 years. He was nominated for anAcademy Award asBest Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in "Love Story" (1970), losing toJohn Mills who won for "Ryan's Daughter ".His son is actor Ben Marley, who starred in many films and TV movies and guest starred in several TV series, including "
Jaws 2 " and "The Facts of Life ". Marley is interred at Cedar Park Cemetery, inEmerson, New Jersey .Filmography
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*imdb name | id=0549134 | name=John Marley
*findagrave|6619197
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