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