Mario Puzo

Mario Puzo. Mario puzo was born october 15, 1920, in hell's kitchen on manhattan's (ny) west side and, following military service in world war ii, attended new york's new school for social research and columbia university. Since its release in 1969, the godfather has made an indelible mark on american crime fiction.

Since its release in 1969, the godfather has made an indelible mark on american crime fiction. Almost fifty years ago, a classic was born.