John 'Johnny Boy' Civello — Mean Streets Character Profile

John 'Johnny Boy' Civello - Mean Streets

About John 'Johnny Boy' Civello

The reckless, self-destructive younger friend of Charlie. A degenerate gambler who refuses to work and owes money to loan sharks. He insults his creditor Michael, pulls a gun during a confrontation, and flees in a car. He is later shot in the neck during an ambush and staggers toward a police car.

John 'Johnny Boy' Civello — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by
Robert De Niro
Appears in
Mean Streets (1973)
Role
Protagonist

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