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Gianni Russo

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Gianni Russo

Born December 12, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA35 films

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

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Filmography

35 films as actor
  1. 2018Con ManDerek Lewis
  2. 2013Send No FlowersJohnny Pisano
  3. 2004After the SunsetClippers Fan
  4. 2003SeabiscuitAlberto Gianini
  5. 2002Red DragonNewsie
  6. 2001Rush Hour 2Red Dragon Pit Boss
  7. 2001Harvard ManAndrew Bandolini
  8. 20013000 Miles to GracelandMoney Cart Guard
  9. 2000Rope Art
  10. 2000The Family ManNick
  11. 1999Any Given SundayChristina's Advisor
  12. 1998Crossing PathsHoward Thomas
  13. 1996StripteaseWilly Rojo
  14. 1995Kill ShotJake Mondello
  15. 1993Super Mario Bros.Scapelli
  16. 1992The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980Carlo Rizzi
  17. 1992Stay TunedGuido
  18. 1991Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal FashionMarco Sabatini
  19. 1991Another YouCarlos
  20. 1991SilverfoxKlaus Gerhardt
  21. 1991The Great PretenderDavey Desapio
  22. 1991Out for JusticeSammy
  23. 1990The FreshmanMaitre D’ Gourmet Club
  24. 1990Side OutDick Sydney
  25. 1989Chances AreAnthony Bonino
  26. 1987Wiseguy: PilotDavid 'Dave' Steelgrave
  27. 1979Winter KillsCo-Pilot
  28. 1978LaserblastTony Craig
  29. 1975The Four DeucesChip Morono - the 'Deuce of Clubs'
  30. 1975LepkeAlbert Anastasia
  31. 1975The SlightSalvatore Mannino (as Luis Vito Russo)
  32. 1974The Godfather Part IICarlo Rizzi
  33. 1973The BaitGianni Ruggeri
  34. 1972Goodnight, My LoveMichael Tarlow
  35. 1972The GodfatherCarlo Rizzi