Salvatore "Sal" Tessio is a fictional character in Mario Puzo's 1969 novel The Godfather, as well as two of the films based on it: The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974). His given name was created for the films; in the novel he is referred to only as "Tessio".

Tessio was a smooth and savvy enforcer, who many of the junior members of the family saw as a mentor. He was a ruthless killer in his youth, though as he mellowed over the years he was known for his warm character.

He is known for playing the roles of young Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather Part II (1974), Lt. Vince Novelli on Matt Houston (1982 to 1984), Sheriff Jack North on Falcon Crest (1987), Manny Vasquez on Knots Landing (1988), Lucas Castigliano on Another World (1989 to 1992), and Nick Katsopolis on Full House (1988 to 1991) and Fuller House (2017).

Jan 24, 2025 · Despite his decades working as one of the Corleone Godfather’s most trusted mobsters, Tessio has betrayed Michael and his family. Michael acts swiftly and mercilessly, ordering his enforcers to execute Tessio on the day of the proposed meeting.

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Feb 9, 2025 · Tessio's death after his betrayal of Michael Corleone in The Godfather is more brutal in the novel.

Tessio is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Aldo Tessio (1909–2000), Argentine politician; Griselda Tessio (born 1946), Argentine politician, Vice-Governor of Santa Fe province since 2007; Fictional characters: Salvatore Tessio, fictional character in Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather and the film based on it

After Sollozo ’s attempt on Don Vito’s life, Tessio’s soldiers are instrumental in carrying out the retaliatory murder of Bruno Tattaglia. In contrast to Clemenza, who embodies Mafia loyalty, Tessio becomes a symbol of betrayal.

Salvatore "Sal" Tessio is a major character from The Godfather novel and films. He was one of the two original caporegimes of the Corleone Family. He is a major character in the first film and novel and a supporting character in the second film.

Tessio befriends Peter Clemenza and Vito Corleone and they begin their criminal careers as low-level hoodlums in the New York City neighborhood of Little Italy in Manhattan; As Vito rises to power and prominence in the Mafia underworld, Tessio …