Danny Aiello
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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).
Known for
Credits
The Godfather Part II (1974)
as Tony Rosato
Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
as Police Chief Aiello
Léon: The Professional (1994)
as Old Tony
Lucky Number Slevin (2006)
as Roth
Moonstruck (1987)
as Mr. Johnny Cammareri
Jacob's Ladder (1990)
as Louis
Hudson Hawk (1991)
as Tommy Five-Tone
Do the Right Thing (1989)
as Sal
Harlem Nights (1989)
as Phil Cantone
Prêt-à-Porter (1994)
as Major Hamilton
The Protector (1985)
as Danny Garoni
The Stuff (1985)
as Vickers
City Hall (1996)
as Frank Anselmo
Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981)
as Morgan
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
as Monk
Little Italy (2018)
as Carlo
2 Days in the Valley (1996)
as Dosmo Pizzo
Man on Fire (1987)
as Conti
Dinner Rush (2000)
as Louis Cropa
Off Key (2001)
as Fabrizio Benini
The Pick-up Artist (1987)
as Phil Harper
Radio Days (1987)
as Rocco
The January Man (1989)
as Captain Vincent Alcoa
Reach Me (2014)
as Father Paul
Two Much (1995)
as Gene
Mistress (1992)
as Carmine Rasso
Fingers (1978)
as Butch
The Front (1976)
as Danny LaGattuta
One Moment (2021)
as Joe McGuinness
29th Street (1991)
as Frank Pesce Sr.
Once Around (1991)
as Joe Bella
White Hot (1989)
as Charlie Buick
Mojave Moon (1996)
as Al
Stallone: Frank, That Is (2021)
as Self
The Godmothers (1973)
as (uncredited)
The Preppie Murder (1989)
as Mike Sheehan
Daddy (1987)
as Coach Jacobs
The Neighborhood (2017)
as Joseph Donatello
Old Enough (1984)
as Mr. Bruckner
Night of 100 Stars III (1990)
as Self
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (1990)
as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)
as Horse
Defiance (1980)
as Carmine
The Pickle (1993)
as Harry Stone
Henry & Me (2014)
as Dr. Acosta
The Cemetery Club (1993)
as Ben Katz
Me and the Kid (1993)
as Harry
Alone in the Neon Jungle (1988)
as Chief
Shocktroop (1989)
as John Cunningham
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (2009)
as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Bloodbrothers (1978)
as Artie
Ruby (1992)
as Jack Ruby
Wilbur Falls (1998)
as Philip Devereaux
A Brooklyn State of Mind (1998)
as Danny Parente
Stiffs (2010)
as Frank Tramontana
Mail Order Bride (2003)
as Tony Santini
Hide in Plain Sight (1980)
as Sal Carvello
Making 'Do the Right Thing' (1989)
as Self
Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family (2006)
as Self
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed (1990)
as Self
The Last Tenant (1978)
as Carl
Deathmask (1984)
as Capt. Mike Grasso
Key Exchange (1985)
as Carabello
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981)
as Johnson
Mambo Café (2000)
as Joey
The Closer (1990)
as Chester Grant
The Last Request (2006)
as Pop
A Question of Honor (1982)
as Martelli
Brooklyn Lobster (2005)
as Frank Giorgio
Lieberman in Love (1995)
as Joe Lieberman
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis (1997)
as Mr. Rathbone
The Hustler of Money (1987)
as Master of Ceremonies
Once Upon a Time in Jersey (2026)
Actor
The Last Big Save (2019)
as Louis Brown
Mulberry St. (2010)
as Self
Zeyda and the Hitman (2004)
as Nathan
Prince of Central Park (2000)
as Noah Cairn
18 Shades of Dust (1999)
as Vincent Dianni
Power of Attorney (1995)
as Joseph Scassi
Blood Feud (1983)
as Randy Powers
Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II (1978)
as Bernie Serino
The Third Solution (1988)
as George Sherman
Brothers' Destiny (1995)
as Duke
Gemini (1982)
as Fran Geminiani
Making a Deal with the Devil (2019)
as Mario
Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience (2014)
as self
Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook (1997)
as Narrator
Hooch (1977)
as Tony
Building 'Jacob's Ladder' (1990)
as Self
Rabbit Ears - Pinocchio (1991)
as Narrator (voice)