Sal Mineo

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Characters played by Sal Mineo

Angel Obregón II — Giant (1956)

The infant son of a Hispanic ranch worker whose medical treatment is arranged by Leslie despite Bick's initial reluctance. He later grows up and is killed in the war.

John 'Plato' Crawford — Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

John 'Plato' Crawford is a lonely teenager brought to the station after killing a litter of puppies. With his father absent and his mother often away, he is cared for by a housekeeper and idolizes Jim as a substitute family figure. He joins Jim and Judy at the mansion, but fear and isolation lead to the shooting and his fatal confrontation with police.

Dr. Milo — Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)

Chimpanzee scientist who repairs Taylor's ship.

Red Shirt — Cheyenne Autumn (1964)

The son of Spanish woman, Red Shirt is sent by Little Wolf to resist Archer's pursuing soldiers in a canyon. He shoots one soldier and later fights Little Wolf in a rifle duel after the Cheyenne return home, where he is killed by the leader he had followed.

Dov Landau — Exodus (1960)

Karen's romantic interest and an Irgun member. A Holocaust survivor with expertise in dynamiting, he assists in the Acre Prison break and is later ambushed and killed by Arabs while returning to the kibbutz.

Lawrence Sherman — Who Killed Teddy Bear? (1965)

Lawrence Sherman is a waiter at the nightclub where Norah Dain works and the obscene caller stalking her. He lives with and cares for Edie Sherman, whose childhood injury is linked to his guilt. Obsessed with Norah, he rapes her, is released by Lt. Dave Madden, and is then shot by police.

Leslie Henderson — The Young Don't Cry (1957)

Leslie is a teenage boy living in an all-boys orphanage near a prison camp. After Rudy saves him from a rattlesnake, Leslie befriends him and tries to help him escape by telling him where a boat is. He also stands up to Tom when Tom mocks a defenseless boy, and Max later offers him a job.

Ahmed — Escape from Zahrain (1962)

Ahmed is the mastermind of the breakout and one of Sharif's supporters. He helps arrange the rescue of the jailed revolutionary leader and then escapes with Sharif and the other fugitives. His planning connects the political rescue to the group's dangerous attempt to cross the desert.

Romolo — Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)

A former prison acquaintance who tracks down Rocky and blackmails him into throwing a fight in exchange for money related to his dishonorable discharge.

Jerry Taggart — 80 Steps to Jonah (1969)

A stranger who gives Jonah a ride in a stolen car. He is killed in a car crash, which leads to Jonah being falsely accused of car theft and forced to flee.

George Blaylock — Stranger on the Run (1967)

One of the townspeople who wants to hang Ben Chamberlain after Alma Britten is found dead and Ben flees. Vince McKay stops the mob from taking matters into its own hands. Blaylock later joins the pursuit and is badly injured during the chase.

Cadet Col. Sylvester Dusik — The Private War of Major Benson (1955)

A cadet leader at Sheridan, Dusik takes charge when Benson is sidelined with measles during the annual JROTC tests. He drills the cadets relentlessly, and they perform flawlessly for the inspectors. Their performance helps the school pass the test and remain in the JROTC program.

Career Overview

Sal Mineo has 64 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Harry O Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Rebel Without a Cause, Who Killed Teddy Bear?, The Young Don't Cry. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
64
Birth Date
1939-01-10
Birth Place
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q380997), public domain (CC0).