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