Her best - known role was that of Carmela Corleone in The Godfather ( 1972 ) and The Godfather Part II ( 1974 ) .
Morgana King ( born June 4 , 1930 ) is an American jazz singer and actress .
actress ' best - known role was that of Carmela Corleone in The Godfather ( 1972 ) and The Godfather Part II ( 1974 ) .
Morgana King ( born June 4 , 1930 ) is an American jazz singer and actress .