
‘The Godfather Part II’ Star John Aprea Dies At 83
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The longtime actor is also known for starring as John Stamos' dad in "Full House," among numerous other TV shows.
John Aprea, the actor known for starring in “The Godfather Part II” and playing John Stamos’ father in “Full House,” has died. He was 83.
The New Jersey-born star died of natural causes on Aug. 5 at his Los Angeles home, his manager Will Levine announced, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Aprea kicked off his Hollywood career with his debut role in 1968’s “Bullitt” alongside Steve McQueen before starring in one of his most famous roles as Young Tessio in 1974’s “The Godfather Part II.”
He went on to appear in films like 1975’s “The Stepford Wives,” 1991’s “New Jack City” and 2004’s “The Manchurian Candidate,” which starred leading man Denzel Washington.
Aprea’s career was also packed with numerous TV credits, including “The A-Team,” “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “The Sopranos,” “Saved by the Bell: The New Class,” “Three’s a Crowd” and “The Fall Guy.”