DANNY AIELLO
Danny Aiello
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: June 20, 1933
Deathday: December 12, 2019
Place of Birth: 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
Starring
2021·
One MomentJoe McGuinness
Self
2019·
The Last Big SaveLouis Brown
Mario
Self (archive footage)
2018·
Little ItalyCarlo
2017·
The NeighborhoodJoseph Donatello
2015·
Difficult PeopleDanny Aiello (voice)
2014·
Reach MeFather Paul
2014·
Henry & MeDr. Acosta
2010·
StiffsFrank Tramontana
2010·
Mulberry St.Self
Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
2006·
The Last RequestPop
2006·
Lucky Number SlevinRoth
2005·
Brooklyn LobsterFrank Giorgio
2004·
Zeyda and the HitmanNathan
2003·
Mail Order BrideTony Santini
2001·
Off KeyFabrizio Benini
Noah Cairn
2000·
Mambo CaféJoey
2000·
Dinner RushLouis Cropa
1999·
The Rat PackNarrator (voice)
1999·
18 Shades of DustVincent Dianni
1998·
The Last Don IIDon Domenico Clericuzio
1998·
Wilbur FallsPhilip Devereaux
Danny Parente
1997·
The Last DonDon Domenico Clericuzio
1997·
DellaventuraAnthony Dellaventura
Mr. Rathbone
Narrator
1996·
2 Days in the ValleyDosmo Pizzo
1996·
Mojave MoonAl
1996·
City HallFrank Anselmo
1995·
Power of AttorneyJoseph Scassi
1995·
Lieberman in LoveJoe Lieberman
1995·
Brothers' DestinyDuke
1995·
Two MuchGene
1994·
Prêt-à-PorterMajor Hamilton
Tony
Self - Guest
1993·
Me and the KidHarry
1993·
The Cemetery ClubBen Katz
1993·
The PickleHarry Stone
1992·
MistressCarmine Rasso
1992·
RubyJack Ruby
Narrator (voice)
1991·
Once AroundJoe Bella
1991·
29th StreetFrank Pesce Sr.
1991·
Hudson HawkTommy Five-Tone
Self
Self
Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Self
1990·
The CloserChester Grant
1990·
Jacob's LadderLouis
Self
1989·
The Preppie MurderMike Sheehan
1989·
White HotCharlie Buick
1989·
ShocktroopJohn Cunningham
1989·
Harlem NightsPhil Cantone
1989·
The January ManCaptain Vincent Alcoa
1989·
Do the Right ThingSal
1988·
The Third SolutionGeorge Sherman
Chief
1987·
The Hustler of MoneyMaster of Ceremonies
1987·
Man on FireConti
1987·
DaddyCoach Jacobs
1987·
The Pick-up ArtistPhil Harper
1987·
Radio DaysRocco
1987·
MoonstruckMr. Johnny Cammareri
1985·
Night Heat1985·
Lady BlueLt. Terry McNichols
1985·
Key ExchangeCarabello
1985·
The StuffVickers
1985·
The ProtectorDanny Garoni
Monk
Tommy Vale
1984·
Old EnoughMr. Bruckner
1984·
DeathmaskCapt. Mike Grasso
Police Chief Aiello
1983·
Blood FeudRandy Powers, Randy Powers
Self - Guest
1982·
A Question of HonorMartelli
1982·
GeminiFran Geminiani
1981·
NurseGene Halley
Johnson
Morgan
1980·
DefianceCarmine
1980·
Hide in Plain SightSal Carvello
1978·
The Last TenantCarl
1978·
BloodbrothersArtie
Bernie Serino
1978·
FingersButch
1977·
On Our OwnSkip Mazarelli
1977·
The Andros TargetsLt. Phil Lombardi
1977·
HoochTony
1976·
The FrontDanny LaGattuta
1975·
Saturday Night LiveMaster of Ceremonies (uncredited), Self - Host
Tony Rosato
1973·
KojakMatty
1973·
Bang the Drum SlowlyHorse
1973·
The Godmothers(uncredited)
Dominic Ginetti