Robert Duvall
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Robert Selden Duvall was an American actor and filmmaker, best known for his roles in films of the later 20th century. Duvall began acting professionally on stage in 1952, performing in summer plays a
Duvall in 1984
Duvall with Diane Lane at the 41st Emmy Awards, September 1989
Duvall's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Joe Bowman with Duvall on the set of Lonesome Dove
The Godfather
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The Godfather is a 1972 American epic gangster film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who co-wrote the screenplay with Mario Puzo based on Puzo's best-selling 1969 novel. The film features an ensemble
Robert Duvall
…Award for Best Actor for his performance as an alcoholic former country music star in Tender Mercies (1983). His other Oscar-nominated roles included The Godfather (1972), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Great Santini (1979), The Apostle (1997), A Civil Action (1998), and The Judge (2014). Throughout his career, Duvall…
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Brando (right) and Pacino as Don Vito and Michael Corleone, respectively
Marlon Brando was chosen to portray Vito Corleone.
Al Pacino was chosen to portray Michael Corleone.