GIANNI RUSSO
Gianni Russo
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 12, 1943
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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
Filmography
Starring
2013·
Send No FlowersJohnny Pisano
2005·
Prison BreakSmallhouse
TBA·
SilverfoxKlaus Gerhardt
2010·
Mulberry St.Self
2004·
After the SunsetClippers Fan
2002·
Red DragonNewsie
2001·
Rush Hour 2Red Dragon Pit Boss
Money Cart Guard
2001·
Harvard ManAndrew Bandolini
2000·
Strong Medicine2000·
The Family ManNick
2000·
Rope Art1999·
Any Given SundayChristina's Advisor
1998·
Crossing PathsHoward Thomas
1997·
Pacific PalisadesFrank Nichols
1996·
StripteaseWilly Rojo
1995·
Kill ShotJake Mondello
1993·
Walker, Texas RangerMorris Foley
1993·
Super Mario Bros.Scapelli
1992·
RenegadeDon Carmine Bendetti
1992·
The Hat Squad1992·
Stay TunedGuido
Marco Sabatini
1991·
Another YouCarlos
1991·
Out for JusticeSammy
1991·
The Great PretenderDavey Desapio
1990·
Side OutDick Sydney
1990·
The FreshmanMaitre D’ Gourmet Club
1989·
Hardball1989·
Chances AreAnthony Bonino
1987·
Wiseguy1987·
Jake and the Fatman1987·
Wiseguy: PilotDavid 'Dave' Steelgrave
1984·
HunterTony Rondino
1979·
Winter KillsCo-Pilot
1978·
LaserblastTony Craig
Carlo Rizzi (uncredited)
1975·
The Four DeucesChip Morono - the 'Deuce of Clubs'
1975·
Lo sgarboSalvatore Mannino (as Luis Vito Russo)
1975·
LepkeAlbert Anastasia
1974·
The Rockford FilesGianni Tedesco, Johnny Bongard
Carlo Rizzi
1973·
Toma1973·
KojakRuss Barton
1973·
The BaitGianni Ruggeri
1972·
Goodnight, My LoveMichael Tarlow
1972·
The GodfatherCarlo Rizzi