Mario Puzo Quotes

Mario Puzo was an American author and screenwriter, best known for his crime novels and his work on the screenplay for the iconic film “The Godfather.” Born in New York City in 1920, Puzo grew up in a poor Italian immigrant family and drew inspiration from his own experiences for his writing. He published his first novel, “The Dark Arena,” in 1955, but it wasn’t until the release of “The Godfather” in 1969 that he achieved widespread success. The novel was adapted into a highly acclaimed film in 1972, for which Puzo co-wrote the screenplay with director Francis Ford Coppola. Puzo went on to write two sequels to “The Godfather” and several other crime novels, cementing his place as one of the most influential writers in the genre. He passed away in 1999, leaving behind a legacy of iconic works that continue to be celebrated and adapted for film and television.Read Less