Actor
John Marley Movies, Cast & Biography
John Marley (October 17, 1907 – May 22, 1984) was an American actor who was known for his role as Phil Cavalleri in Love Story and as Jack Woltz— the defiant movie mogul who awakens to find the severed head of his prized horse in his bed—in The Godfather…
- Born
- 17 October 1907
- Died
- 22 May 1984
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 1 film
Biography
Who is John Marley?
John Marley (October 17, 1907 – May 22, 1984) was an American actor who was known for his role as Phil Cavalleri in Love Story and as Jack Woltz— the defiant movie mogul who awakens to find the severed head of his prized horse in his bed—in The Godfather (1972). He starred in John Cassavetes' breakthrough feature Faces (1968) and appeared in The Glitter Dome (1984). Description above from the Wikipedia article John Marley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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John was born in which country?
New York City, New York, USA.
What is John Marley best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 1 credited film in the MovieState library.
Which John Marley films can I read about here?
The Godfather (1972).