SAL MINEO

(1939-76) American actor. After a few films and television appearances, he had his breakthrough role in “Rebel Without A Cause” (1955) where he gave an impressive performance as John "Plato" Crawford, the sensitive teenager smitten with James Dean's Jim Stark. He was stabbed to death at a young age, 37,outside his Hollywood home.

Typed Document Signed, 4to, New York, November 25, 1955.

This is a Standard AFTRA contract between Sal Mineo and NBC, expressing that Mineo will receive $650 for his performance on December 4, 1955 as Johnny Swaboda in “Trees” sponsored by Goodyear. Signed, in blue ink, by the seventeen year old, “Sal Mineo” and also by his mother, “Josephine Mineo”.

Many of his youthful roles were variations of his role in “Rebel Without a Cause,” and he often played juvenile delinquents.

Item #1358

Price: $625.00