Biography of cont

American actor (1910–1975)

For the artist and art professor, see Richard Conte (artist).

Nicholas Peter Conte (March 24, 1910 – April 15, 1975), known professionally as Richard Conte, was an American actor.^[1] He appeared in more than 100 films^[2] from 1939 through the 1970s, including I'll Cry Tomorrow, Ocean's 11, and The Godfather.

Early life and education

Richard Conte was born Nicholas Peter Conte on March 24, 1910 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of Italian-Americans Julia (Fina), a seamstress, and Pasquale Conte, a barber.^[3] He graduated from William L.

Dickinson High School in Jersey City.^[4]

Conte worked as a truck driver, messenger, shoe salesman, and singing waiter before starting his acting career. He was discovered by film director Elia Kazan and actor John Garfield during his job at a Connecticut resort, which led to Conte finding stage work.^{[citation needed]}

He eventually earne