Mario Puzo was an American writer known primarily for his novel 'The Godfather'.
Mario Puzo was an American writer known primarily for his novel 'The Godfather'.
He was born on October 15, 1920, in New York, to Italian immigrant parents.
Before fully dedicating himself to writing, he worked as a soldier, journalist, and author of short stories.
His most famous work, 'The Godfather', published in 1969, became a global success and was adapted into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.
Puzo also wrote other novels, but none achieved the same level of recognition as 'The Godfather'.
He passed away on July 2, 1999, leaving behind a literary legacy that remains relevant to this day..