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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard J. Bright (June 28, 1937 – February 18, 2006) was an American actor best known for his role as Al Neri in the The Godfather films. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Bright, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Richard Bright was an American character actor renowned for his prolific work in film, stage, and television, most famously portraying the loyal hitman Al Neri across all three Godfather films.
He is best known for his iconic role as Al Neri in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather trilogy, as well as notable supporting turns in Once Upon a Time in America and Marathon Man.
He specialized in gritty crime dramas, thrillers, and neo-noirs, frequently portraying tough-talking cops, criminals, and enforcers.