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