Gianni Russo
Acting Born Dec 12, 1943 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA 24 credits
Biography
With a singularly nebulous background, which, by his account, included stints as a Las Vegas nightclub emcee, radio personality, and jewelry tycoon, and comparatively little acting experience, Gianni Russo won the role of Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather (1972) on the basis of his screen test. Since then, Russo has remained busy as an actor, mostly playing assorted "wiseguys" and Mafia types. He was appeared again with Marlon Brando in a small role in The Freshman (1990) in which Brando parodied his Don Corleone role to good effect. IMDb Mini Biography By: Bob Sorrentino
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Full filmography
- Prison Break (2005) as Smallhouse
- The Godfather (1972) as Carlo Rizzi
- Strong Medicine (2000)
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Morris Foley
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- Hunter (1984) as Tony Rondino
- The Godfather Part II (1974) as Carlo Rizzi
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Johnny Bongard
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Gianni Tedesco
- Renegade (1992) as Don Carmine Bendetti
- Kojak (1973) as Russ Barton
- Wiseguy (1987)
- Rush Hour 2 (2001) as Red Dragon Pit Boss
- Striptease (1996) as Willy Rojo
- Super Mario Bros. (1993) as Scapelli
- Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977) as Carlo Rizzi (uncredited)
- The Family Man (2000) as Nick
- Hardball (1989)
- Toma (1973)
- Any Given Sunday (1999) as Christina's Advisor
- The Hat Squad (1992) as Fortunata
- Out for Justice (1991) as Sammy
- After the Sunset (2004) as Clippers Fan
- Seabiscuit (2003) as Alberto Gianini