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Early life and education. Mineo was born in The Bronx, New York City, the son of coffin makers Josephine (née Alvisi; 1913–1989) and Salvatore Mineo Sr (1913–1972). [2][3] He was of Sicilian descent; his father was born in Italy and his mother, of Italian origin, was born in the United States.
Apr 2, 2014 · Actor Sal Mineo was born Salvatore Mineo Jr. on January 10, 1939, in Harlem, New York; some accounts list his place of birth as the Bronx, where he grew up as well.
Salvatore (Sal) Mineo Jr. was born to Josephine and Sal Sr. (a casket maker), who emigrated to the U.S. from Sicily. His siblings were Michael, Victor and Sarina. Sal was thrown out of parochial school and, by age eight, was a member of a street gang in a tough Bronx neighborhood.
- January 10, 1939
- February 12, 1976
Sal Mineo was born as Salvatore Mineo, Jr. on January 10, 1939 in the Bronx, New York, USA, to Josephine and Salvatore Mineo, Sr. He was the brother of actress Sarina Mineo and actors Michael and Victor Mineo. He attended Quintano's School for Young Professionals.
Salvatore (Sal) Mineo Jr. was born to Josephine and Sal Sr. (a casket maker), who emigrated to the U. S. from Sicily. His siblings were Michael, Victor and Sarina. Sal was thrown out of parochial school and, by age eight, was a member of a street gang in a tough Bronx neighborhood.
Aug 17, 2024 · Born Jan. 10, 1939 in New York City, Sal Mineo was the son of Josephine and Salvatore Sr., a casket maker from Sicily. At eight years old, Sal Mineo reportedly became involved with street gangs in the Bronx. To keep him out of the streets, his mother signed him up for dancing and acting lessons.
Salvatore Mineo Jr. (January 10, 1939 – February 12, 1976) was an American actor, singer, and director. He is best known for his role as John "Plato" Crawford in the drama film Rebel Without a Cause (1955), which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
