Biographies: Mario Puzo - Writer

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An American writer, born on October 15, 1920 in Manhattan, New York. He attended New York's New School for Social Research and Columbia University. He is known for writing the novel The Godfather, which was adapted into a multiple award-winning film trilogy. He won two Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Godfather and The Godfather: Part II in 1973 and 1975 respectively. He died on July 2, 1999 in Bay Shore, New York.