He is the leader of the Corleone crime family, as well as the patriarch of the Corleone family. Brando and De Niro both winning Oscars for their performances marked the first time two separate actors won Oscars for portraying the same character.
Carmela "Mama" Corleone is a fictional character who appears in Mario Puzo's The Godfather , as well as its first two film adaptations. She is portrayed by Morgana King. Santino "Sonny" Corleone is a fictional character in Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather and its film adaptation. He is the oldest son of the Vito and Carmela Corleone. He has two brothers, Fredo and Michael, and a sister, Connie.
Sonny's hot-tempered nature eventually leads to his early death. Frederico "Fredo" Corleone is a fictional character in Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather and its film adaptation, as well as its sequel. He is portrayed by John Cazale. He is the second born son of Vito and Carmela Corleone, but is passed over when his younger brother Michael succeeds their father as head of the family due to Fredo's incompetence. He is the third son of Vito and Carmela Corleone. He is portrayed by Al Pacino in the films.
His journey from family outsider to ruthless Mafia boss and eventual redemption is the central focus of the novel and the films. She is portrayed by Talia Shire.
Connie is the only daughter and youngest child of Vito and Carmela Corleone. The first film and novel begins with her marriage to her abusive husband, Carlo Rizzi. After her husband's murder is arranged by her brother, Michael, she becomes estranged from her family. The death of her mother Carmela prompts her to become closer to her family. She eventually becomes one of Michael's closest allies. He is portrayed by Robert Duvall in the films. He is a consigliere and lawyer for the Corleone crime family.
