Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actor, Writer, Soundtrack |
Birth Day | April 05, 1923 |
Birth Place | Hillside, New Jersey, United States |
Age | 97 YEARS OLD |
Died On | February 14, 1995(1995-02-14) (aged 71)\nLos Angeles, California, U.S. |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Resting place | Westwood Memorial Park |
Occupation | Playwright, actor |
Years active | 1953–1994 |
Spouse(s) | Grace Gazzo (3 children) |
Children | Peppi, Michael, Christopher |
Net worth
Michael V. Gazzo, a well-known actor, writer, and soundtrack artist hailing from the United States, is projected to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million by the year 2024. With an impressive career spanning multiple artistic disciplines, Gazzo has undoubtedly established his prominence in the entertainment industry. As an accomplished actor, he has captivated audiences with his notable performances, while his exceptional writing skills and contribution to soundtracks have further solidified his talent and success. With such accomplishments and a promising future, it is no surprise that Gazzo's net worth continues to soar.
Biography/Timeline
Gazzo was born on April 5, 1923. He was a member of the Actors Studio and would later go on to train such actors as Debra Winger, Henry Silva and Tony Sirico. He authored the gritty Broadway play about drug addiction A Hatful of Rain, which ran for 389 performances in 1955 and 1956. It starred Ben Gazzara and Shelley Winters in the two lead roles, and subsequently was adapted into a film by Oscar-winning Director Fred Zinnemann in 1957. The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Anthony Franciosa). A 1968 made-for-television version (as a filmed play) starred Peter Falk, Sandy Dennis and Michael Parks. Gazzo's other screen writing credits include the Elvis Presley American musical drama King Creole in 1958. Gazzo authored the Broadway play The Night Circus starring Ben Gazzara.
Gazzo died on February 14, 1995 at age 71 due to complications from a stroke. He was buried in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.