John Marley

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John Marley (October 17, 1907May 22, 1984) was an American actor who is best 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. He was also the lead in John Cassavetes breakthrough feature Faces.

Marley was a familiar character actor, who appeared in nearly 150 films and television shows throughout a career that lasted some 45 years.

He was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Love Story, losing to John Mills who won for Ryan's Daughter.

Marley is interred at Cedar Park Cemetery, in Emerson, New Jersey.

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Year Film Role
1965 Cat Ballou Frankie Ballou
1968 Faces Richard Forst
1970 Love Story Phil Cavalleri
1972 The Godfather Jack Woltz


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