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- Lewis John Carlino was born on January 1, 1932 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and director, known for The Great Santini (1979), The Mechanic (2011) and Mechanic: Resurrection (2016). He was married to Jill Denise Chadwick and Natelle Yvonne Lamkin. He died on June 17, 2020 in Whidbey Island, Washington, USA.
- SpousesJill Denise Chadwick(November 2, 1976 - August 25, 2015) (her death)Natelle Yvonne Lamkin(January 18, 1963 - September 24, 1973) (divorced, 3 children)
- ChildrenIda Alessandra CarlinoLewis John Carlino IIVone Natelle Carlino
- ParentsGiuseppe 'Joseoh' CarlinoIda Orcel
- RelativesSalvatrice Mathilde 'Sally' Carlino (Martin)(Sibling)Helen Antoinette Carlino (Phillips)(Sibling)
- Had a penchant for writing about crime and criminals.
- Educated at USC.
- Directed two actors in Oscar nominated performances: Robert Duvall and Michael O'Keefe, both for The Great Santini (1979).
- Carlino enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 and served for four years during the Korean War. After his discharge, he used the G.I. Bill to enroll at the University of Southern California to study drama, graduating in 1958. He then earned his master's degree in theater from the school two years later.
- The son of an immigrant Sicilian tailor and a homemaker.
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