Gianni Russo
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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
Known for
Credits
The Godfather (1972)
as Carlo Rizzi
The Godfather Part II (1974)
as Carlo Rizzi
Rush Hour 2 (2001)
as Red Dragon Pit Boss
The Family Man (2000)
as Nick
Out for Justice (1991)
as Sammy
After the Sunset (2004)
as Clippers Fan
Striptease (1996)
as Willy Rojo
Any Given Sunday (1999)
as Christina's Advisor
Super Mario Bros. (1993)
as Scapelli
3000 Miles to Graceland (2001)
as Money Cart Guard
Seabiscuit (2003)
as Alberto Gianini
The Freshman (1990)
as Maitre D’ Gourmet Club
Chances Are (1989)
as Anthony Bonino
Stay Tuned (1992)
as Guido
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992)
as Carlo Rizzi
Another You (1991)
as Carlos
Red Dragon (2002)
as Newsie
Harvard Man (2001)
as Andrew Bandolini
Winter Kills (1979)
as Co-Pilot
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion (1991)
as Marco Sabatini
Con Man (2018)
as Derek Lewis
Wiseguy: Pilot (1987)
as David 'Dave' Steelgrave
Laserblast (1978)
as Tony Craig
The Four Deuces (1975)
as Chip Morono - the 'Deuce of Clubs'
Side Out (1990)
as Dick Sydney
Silverfox (1991)
as Klaus Gerhardt
The Bait (1973)
as Gianni Ruggeri
Lepke (1975)
as Albert Anastasia
Send No Flowers (2013)
as Johnny Pisano
The Great Pretender (1991)
as Davey Desapio
Rope Art (2000)
Actor
Goodnight, My Love (1972)
as Michael Tarlow
Kill Shot (1995)
as Jake Mondello
Mulberry St. (2010)
as Self
Crossing Paths (1998)
as Howard Thomas
The Slight (1975)
as Salvatore Mannino (as Luis Vito Russo)