Vito Corleone
fictional character from Mario Puzo's 1969 novel The Godfather
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Summary
Vito Corleone is a fictional human[1]. He was born on December 7, 1891[2], in Sicily[3]. He died on July 28, 1955[4]. He worked as a mobster[5] and crime boss[6]. He ranks in the top 1% of fictional human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,613 views/month).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Carmela Corleone[8]
- Child: Fredo Corleone[9], Michael Corleone[10], Sonny Corleone[11], Connie Corleone[12], Tom Hagen[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14], Italy[15]
- Creator: Mario Puzo[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Instance of: literary character[18], film character[19]
- Family: Corleone family[20]
- Performer: Marlon Brando[21], Robert De Niro[22]
- Said to be the same as: Vito Corleone[23]
- Family name: Corleone[24]
- Given name: Vito[25]
- Inspired by: Joseph Bonanno[26], Carlo Gambino[27], Frank Costello[28], Joe Profaci[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[30], English[31]
- Present in work: The Godfather[32], The Godfather Part II[33], The Godfather II[34]
- Catchphrase: I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse[35]
- Enemy: Emilio Barzini[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Vito Corleone include Marlon Bundo[37], a domestic rabbit[38].
Why It Matters
Vito Corleone has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Marlon Bundo[37], a domestic rabbit[38].
FAQs
Where was Vito Corleone born?
Vito Corleone's place of birth was Sicily[3].
Who was Vito Corleone married to?
Vito Corleone's spouses include Carmela Corleone[8].