Quotes by Sal Mineo

About Sal Mineo:

Salvatore was an American film and theatre actor, best known for his performance as John "Plato" Crawford opposite James Dean in the film Rebel Without a Cause. He was twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for his roles in Rebel Without a Cause and Exodus.
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I'll never be mistaken for Pat Boone.

Sal Mineo

One minute, it seemed I had more movie offers than I could handle; the next - no one wanted me.

Sal Mineo

No one ever said movies are for developing your range. Hardly anyone gets that opportunity. Which is why I think the stage is so good. It's less bread, but you can play different types, and you can initiate your own projects.

Sal Mineo

I made some good pictures, and I made some bad ones. I wasn't trying to build an image, though; I was trying to build a life for myself.

Sal Mineo

It would be easy to blame Hollywood to say that I was typed and forced to play the same role over and over. For a while, I did. But the truth is that I knew what I was doing. I was enjoying myself. I was making money.

Sal Mineo

Author Bio

  • NameSal Mineo
  • DescriptionAmerican actor
  • BornJanuary 10, 1939
  • DiedFebruary 12, 1976
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionFilm Actor; Actor