Don Altobello

Osvaldo "Ozzie" Altobello is a fictional character and the primary antagonist of the film The Godfather Part III. In the film, he is portrayed by Eli Wallach. 2Casting Frank Sinatra biographer Tom Santopietro notes that Francis Ford Coppola approached Sinatra to play Altobello. The singer considered accepting the role, but wasn't keen on the heavy shooting schedule. Ultimately, his wife Barbara talked him out of it. 2Appearances 3The Godfather Part III Altobello is an aging gangster and longstanding ally of the Corleone crime family's. He was the consigliere of Rico Tattaglia from 1955 to 1961, and becomes the don of the Tattaglia crime family's in 1962. By the time of Godfather III, he has become a close friend and ally of Michael Corleone's. Altobello even donates one million dollars to be a part of the Vito Corleone Foundation. Aside from being Michael's associate, Altobello is Connie Corleone's godfather. Altobello wants in on Michael's investments as he attempts to complete his family's move from crime-based profits to legitimate busines