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