Richard James Bright (June 28, 1937 â€" February 18, 2006) was an
American actor, well known for his role as Al Neri in the Godfather
films.Bright was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York City, the son
of Matilda (née Scott) and Ernest Bright, who was a
shipbuilder.Bright began his career doing live television in Manhattan
at the age of 18, and made his film debut in Robert Wise's Odds
Against Tomorrow (1959). He also worked on several movies early in his
career with his friend Sam Peckinpah.
American actor, well known for his role as Al Neri in the Godfather
films.Bright was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York City, the son
of Matilda (née Scott) and Ernest Bright, who was a
shipbuilder.Bright began his career doing live television in Manhattan
at the age of 18, and made his film debut in Robert Wise's Odds
Against Tomorrow (1959). He also worked on several movies early in his
career with his friend Sam Peckinpah.
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