| First Name | Mario |
| Last Name | Puzo |
| Age | 78 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | October 15, 1920 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Date of Death | July 2, 1999 |
| Location of Death | Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, USA |
| Cause of Death | (heart failure) |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Writer |
| Claim to Fame | The Godfather |
Mario Gianluigi Puzo (October 15, 1920 – July 2, 1999) was an American author and screenwriter, known for his novels about the Mafia, including The Godfather (1969), which he later co-adapted into a film with Francis Ford Coppola. He won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in both 1972, and 1974.
Selected Mario Puzo film and TV show credits: