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Danny Aiello
Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

ActingBorn June 20, 1933Died December 12, 2019 (age 86)Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Daniel Louis Aiello Jr. (June 20, 1933 – December 12, 2019) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films, including The Godfather Part II (1974), The Front (1976), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Moonstruck (1987), Harlem Nights (1989), Hudson Hawk (1991), Ruby (1992), Léon: The Professional (1994), 2 Days in the Valley (1996), Dinner Rush (2000), and Lucky Number Slevin (2006). He had a pivotal role in the Spike Lee film Do the Right Thing (1989) as Salvatore "Sal" Frangione, earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also played Don Domenico Clericuzio in the miniseries The Last Don (1997).

Filmography

2021
One Moment

as Joe McGuinness

Movie
2021Movie
2019
The Last Big Save

as Louis Brown

Movie
2018
Basketball: A Love Story

as Self (archive footage)

TV
2018
Little Italy

as Carlo

Movie
2017
The Neighborhood

as Joseph Donatello

Movie
2015
Difficult People

as Danny Aiello (voice)

TV
2014
Henry & Me

as Dr. Acosta

Movie
2014
Reach Me

as Father Paul

Movie
2010Movie
2010
Stiffs

as Frank Tramontana

Movie
2009
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection

as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")

Movie
2006Movie
2006Movie
2005
Brooklyn Lobster

as Frank Giorgio

Movie
2004Movie
2003
Mail Order Bride

as Tony Santini

Movie
2001
Off Key

as Fabrizio Benini

Movie
2000Movie
2000
Dinner Rush

as Louis Cropa

Movie
2000Movie
1999
18 Shades of Dust

as Vincent Dianni

Movie
1999
The Rat Pack

as Narrator (voice)

TV
1998
Wilbur Falls

as Philip Devereaux

Movie
1998
The Last Don II

as Don Domenico Clericuzio

TV
1998
A Brooklyn State of Mind

as Danny Parente

Movie
1997
Dellaventura

as Anthony Dellaventura

TV
1997
The Last Don

as Don Domenico Clericuzio

TV
1997Movie
1996Movie
1996
2 Days in the Valley

as Dosmo Pizzo

Movie
1996
City Hall

as Frank Anselmo

Movie
1995
Two Much

as Gene

Movie
1995
Power of Attorney

as Joseph Scassi

Movie
1995Movie
1995
Lieberman in Love

as Joe Lieberman

Movie
1994
Prêt-à-Porter

as Major Hamilton

Movie
1994Movie
1993Movie
1993TV
1993
The Pickle

as Harry Stone

Movie
1993Movie
1992
Mistress

as Carmine Rasso

Movie
1992
Ruby

as Jack Ruby

Movie
1991
29th Street

as Frank Pesce Sr.

Movie
1991
Rabbit Ears - Pinocchio

as Narrator (voice)

Movie
1991
Hudson Hawk

as Tommy Five-Tone

Movie
1991
Once Around

as Joe Bella

Movie
1990
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection

as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")

Movie
1990Movie
1990Movie
1990
The Closer

as Chester Grant

Movie
1989
Harlem Nights

as Phil Cantone

Movie
1989
The Preppie Murder

as Mike Sheehan

Movie
1989Movie
1989
Shocktroop

as John Cunningham

Movie
1989
White Hot

as Charlie Buick

Movie
1989
The January Man

as Captain Vincent Alcoa

Movie
1988
The Third Solution

as George Sherman

Movie
1988Movie
1987
Moonstruck

as Mr. Johnny Cammareri

Movie
1987
The Pick-up Artist

as Phil Harper

Movie
1987
Man on Fire

as Conti

Movie
1987
Daddy

as Coach Jacobs

Movie
1987
The Hustler of Money

as Master of Ceremonies

Movie
1987
Radio Days

as Rocco

Movie
1985
Lady Blue

as Lt. Terry McNichols

TV
1985
Key Exchange

as Carabello

Movie
1985
The Protector

as Danny Garoni

Movie
1985
The Stuff

as Vickers

Movie
1985Movie
1984
Deathmask

as Capt. Mike Grasso

Movie
1984TV
1984
Old Enough

as Mr. Bruckner

Movie
1984
Once Upon a Time in America

as Police Chief Aiello

Movie
1983
Blood Feud

as Randy Powers

Movie
1983
Blood Feud

as Randy Powers

TV
1982Movie
1982
Gemini

as Fran Geminiani

Movie
1982TV
1981Movie
1981
Nurse

as Gene Halley

TV
1981Movie
1980
Hide in Plain Sight

as Sal Carvello

Movie
1980
Defiance

as Carmine

Movie
1978Movie
1978Movie
1978Movie
1978
Fingers

as Butch

Movie
1977
On Our Own

as Skip Mazarelli

TV
1977
Hooch

as Tony

Movie
1977
The Andros Targets

as Lt. Phil Lombardi

TV
1976
The Front

as Danny LaGattuta

Movie
1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

TV
1975
Saturday Night Live

as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

TV
1974
The Godfather Part II

as Tony Rosato

Movie
1973
The Godmothers

as (uncredited)

Movie
1973
Kojak

as Matty

TV
1973Movie
1972
ABC Afterschool Special

as Dominic Ginetti

TV

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayJune 20, 1933
Day of DeathDecember 12, 2019
Place of BirthManhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Popularity1.7
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