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Gianni Russo

Gianni Russo

Actor · Born 1943-12-12 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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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

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Godfather (1972) — Carlo Rizzi
  2. The Godfather Part II (1974) — Carlo Rizzi
  3. Prison Break (2005) — Smallhouse
  4. Red Dragon (2002) — Newsie
  5. Rush Hour 2 (2001) — Red Dragon Pit Boss
  6. The Family Man (2000) — Nick
  7. Any Given Sunday (1999) — Christina's Advisor
  8. Super Mario Bros. (1993) — Scapelli
  9. Striptease (1996) — Willy Rojo
  10. Seabiscuit (2003) — Alberto Gianini
  11. After the Sunset (2004) — Clippers Fan
  12. 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001) — Money Cart Guard
  13. Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) — Morris Foley
  14. Out for Justice (1991) — Sammy
  15. The Freshman (1990) — Maitre D’ Gourmet Club
  16. Chances Are (1989) — Anthony Bonino
  17. Stay Tuned (1992) — Guido
  18. The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992) — Carlo Rizzi
  19. Renegade (1992) — Don Carmine Bendetti
  20. Kojak (1973) — Russ Barton
  21. The Rockford Files (1974) — Johnny Bongard
  22. Laserblast (1978) — Tony Craig
  23. Another You (1991) — Carlos
  24. Hunter (1984) — Tony Rondino
  25. Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977) — Carlo Rizzi (uncredited)
  26. Winter Kills (1979) — Co-Pilot
  27. Jake and the Fatman (1987)
  28. Harvard Man (2001) — Andrew Bandolini
  29. Side Out (1990) — Dick Sydney
  30. Wiseguy (1987)
  31. Con Man (2018) — Derek Lewis
  32. Strong Medicine (2000)
  33. Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion (1991) — Marco Sabatini
  34. Mulberry St. (2010) — Self
  35. Lepke (1975) — Albert Anastasia
  36. Goodnight, My Love (1972) — Michael Tarlow
  37. The Bait (1973) — Gianni Ruggeri
  38. Kill Shot (1995) — Jake Mondello
  39. Pacific Palisades (1997) — Frank Nichols
  40. Toma (1973)

Directed

  1. Forbidden Grass (2002) — Director