Danny Aiello
Biography
Danny Aiello was an American actor. He was born on June 20, 1933, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Aiello appeared in numerous films, including The Godfather Part II, The Front, Once Upon a Time in America, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Moonstruck, Harlem Nights, Hudson Hawk, Ruby, Léon: The Professional, 2 Days in the Valley, Dinner Rush, and Lucky Number Slevin. He had a pivotal role in the Spike Lee film Do the Right Thing as Salvatore "Sal" Frangione, and played Don Domenico Clericuzio in the miniseries The Last Don. Aiello's acting career spanned over several decades, with 110 known credits.
Career overview
Danny Aiello was an American actor who appeared in numerous films throughout his career. He began acting in the 1970s, with notable roles in films such as The Godfather Part II and The Front. Aiello continued to work in film throughout the 1980s, with notable appearances in Once Upon a Time in America, The Purple Rose of Cairo, and Moonstruck.
Aiello's career continued to flourish in the 1990s, with notable roles in films such as Harlem Nights, Hudson Hawk, Ruby, Léon: The Professional, and 2 Days in the Valley. He also appeared in the Spike Lee film Do the Right Thing, earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Salvatore "Sal" Frangione. In addition to his film work, Aiello also appeared in the miniseries The Last Don, playing the role of Don Domenico Clericuzio.
Aiello's acting career spanned over four decades, with over 110 credits to his name. He was known for his versatility and ability to take on a wide range of roles. Throughout his career, Aiello worked with numerous notable directors and actors, cementing his place as a respected and accomplished actor in the film industry.
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- Stallone: Frank, That Is (2021) as Self
- One Moment (2021) as Joe McGuinness
- The Last Big Save (2019) as Louis Brown
- Making a Deal with the Devil (2019) as Mario
- Basketball: A Love Story (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Little Italy (2018) as Carlo
- The Neighborhood (2017) as Joseph Donatello
- Difficult People (2015) as Danny Aiello (voice)
- Reach Me (2014) as Father Paul
- Henry & Me (2014) as Dr. Acosta
- Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience (2014) as self
- Stiffs (2010) as Frank Tramontana
- Mulberry St. (2010) as Self
- Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (2009) as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
- Lucky Number Slevin (2006) as Roth
- The Last Request (2006) as Pop
- Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family (2006) as Self
- Brooklyn Lobster (2005) as Frank Giorgio
- Zeyda and the Hitman (2004) as Nathan
- Mail Order Bride (2003) as Tony Santini
- Off Key (2001) as Fabrizio Benini
- Dinner Rush (2000) as Louis Cropa
- Prince of Central Park (2000) as Noah Cairn
- Mambo Café (2000) as Joey
- 18 Shades of Dust (1999) as Vincent Dianni
- The Rat Pack (1999) as Narrator (voice)
- Wilbur Falls (1998) as Philip Devereaux
- The Last Don II (1998) as Don Domenico Clericuzio
- A Brooklyn State of Mind (1998) as Danny Parente
- The Last Don (1997) as Don Domenico Clericuzio
- Dellaventura (1997) as Anthony Dellaventura
- Dellaventura (1997) Executive Producer
- Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis (1997) as Mr. Rathbone
- Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook (1997) as Narrator
- City Hall (1996) as Frank Anselmo
- 2 Days in the Valley (1996) as Dosmo Pizzo
- Mojave Moon (1996) as Al
- Lieberman in Love (1995) as Joe Lieberman
- The Watcher (1995) Director
- Two Much (1995) as Gene
- Brothers' Destiny (1995) as Duke
- Power of Attorney (1995) as Joseph Scassi
- Léon: The Professional (1994) as Old Tony
- Prêt-à-Porter (1994) as Major Hamilton
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Cemetery Club (1993) as Ben Katz
- The Pickle (1993) as Harry Stone
- Me and the Kid (1993) as Harry
- Mistress (1992) as Carmine Rasso
- Ruby (1992) as Jack Ruby
- Hudson Hawk (1991) as Tommy Five-Tone
- 29th Street (1991) as Frank Pesce Sr.
- Once Around (1991) as Joe Bella
- Rabbit Ears - Pinocchio (1991) as Narrator (voice)
- Jacob's Ladder (1990) as Louis
- Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (1990) as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
- The Closer (1990) as Chester Grant
- Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed (1990) as Self
- Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
- Building 'Jacob's Ladder' (1990) as Self
- Do the Right Thing (1989) as Sal
- The Preppie Murder (1989) as Mike Sheehan
- Shocktroop (1989) as John Cunningham
- White Hot (1989) as Charlie Buick
- Harlem Nights (1989) as Phil Cantone
- The January Man (1989) as Captain Vincent Alcoa
- Making 'Do the Right Thing' (1989) as Self
- Alone in the Neon Jungle (1988) as Chief
- The Third Solution (1988) as George Sherman
- Daddy (1987) as Coach Jacobs
- Moonstruck (1987) as Mr. Johnny Cammareri
- Man on Fire (1987) as Conti
- The Pick-up Artist (1987) as Phil Harper
- Radio Days (1987) as Rocco
- The Hustler of Money (1987) as Master of Ceremonies
- U.S. Marshals: Waco & Rhinehart (1987) Executive Producer
- Night Heat (1985)
- The Protector (1985) as Danny Garoni
- The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) as Monk
- Lady Blue (1985) as Lt. Terry McNichols
- The Stuff (1985) as Vickers
- Key Exchange (1985) as Carabello
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Tommy Vale
- Once Upon a Time in America (1984) as Police Chief Aiello
- Old Enough (1984) as Mr. Bruckner
- Deathmask (1984) as Capt. Mike Grasso
- Blood Feud (1983) as Randy Powers
- Blood Feud (1983) as Randy Powers
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- A Question of Honor (1982) as Martelli
- Gemini (1982) as Fran Geminiani
- Nurse (1981) as Gene Halley
- Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) as Morgan
- Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981) as Johnson
- Defiance (1980) as Carmine
- Hide in Plain Sight (1980) as Sal Carvello
- Fingers (1978) as Butch
- Bloodbrothers (1978) as Artie
- The Last Tenant (1978) as Carl
- Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II (1978) as Bernie Serino
- The Andros Targets (1977) as Lt. Phil Lombardi
- On Our Own (1977) as Skip Mazarelli
- Hooch (1977) as Tony
- The Front (1976) as Danny LaGattuta
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
- The Godfather Part II (1974) as Tony Rosato
- Kojak (1973) as Matty
- The Godmothers (1973) as (uncredited)
- Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) as Horse
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Dominic Ginetti