Sal Mineo

Birth Name: Salvatore Mineo, Jr.

Date of Birth: January 10, 1939

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: February 12, 1976

Place of Death: West Hollywood, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Italian [including Sicilian]

Sal Mineo was an American actor. He was known for his roles in the films Rebel Without a Cause, Crime in the Streets, Giant, Exodus, The Longest Day, Cheyenne Autumn, and Escape from the Planet of the Apes. He was nicknamed “The Switchblade Kid.”

He was the son of Josephine (Alvisi) and Salvatore Mineo, who were coffin makers. His father was born in Messina, Sicily, Italy. His mother was born in New York, to Italian parents.

Sal’s paternal grandfather was named Vittorio/Joseph Mineo.

Sal’s paternal grandmother was named Aosaria Di Agostino.

Sal’s maternal grandfather was named Mishele/Michele Alvisi.

Sal’s maternal grandmother was named Angelina/Arcangela Ceasall/Casale.

Source: Genealogy of Sal Mineo – https://www.geni.com