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Danny Aiello

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

June 20, 1933

Died

December 12, 2019 (age 86)

Place of Birth

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Daniel Louis Aiello Jr.

Daniel Aiello

Dan Aiello

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Danny Aiello

Biography

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).

Filmography

2021FilmOne Momentas Joe McGuinness 2021FilmStallone: Frank, That Isas Self 2019FilmMaking a Deal with the Devilas Mario 2019FilmThe Last Big Saveas Louis Brown 2018TVBasketball: A Love Storyas Self (archive footage)2018FilmLittle Italyas Carlo 2017FilmThe Neighborhoodas Joseph Donatello 2015TVDifficult Peopleas Danny Aiello (voice)2014FilmDo The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experienceas self 2014FilmHenry & Meas Dr. Acosta 2014FilmReach Meas Father Paul 2010FilmMulberry St.as Self 2010FilmStiffsas Frank Tramontana 2009FilmMadonna: Celebration - The Video Collectionas Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")2006FilmThe Last Requestas Pop 2006FilmLucky Number Slevinas Roth 2006FilmMoonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Familyas Self 2005FilmBrooklyn Lobsteras Frank Giorgio 2004FilmZeyda and the Hitmanas Nathan 2003FilmMail Order Brideas Tony Santini 2001FilmOff Keyas Fabrizio Benini 2000FilmPrince of Central Parkas Noah Cairn 2000FilmDinner Rushas Louis Cropa 2000FilmMambo Caféas Joey 1999Film18 Shades of Dustas Vincent Dianni 1999TVThe Rat Packas Narrator (voice)1998FilmWilbur Fallsas Philip Devereaux 1998TVThe Last Don IIas Don Domenico Clericuzio 1998FilmA Brooklyn State of Mindas Danny Parente 1997TVDellaventuraas Anthony Dellaventura 1997TVThe Last Donas Don Domenico Clericuzio 1997FilmUnforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrookas Narrator 1997FilmBring Me the Head of Mavis Davisas Mr. Rathbone 1996FilmMojave Moonas Al 1996Film2 Days in the Valleyas Dosmo Pizzo 1996FilmCity Hallas Frank Anselmo 1995FilmTwo Muchas Gene 1995FilmPower of Attorneyas Joseph Scassi 1995FilmBrothers' Destinyas Duke 1995FilmLieberman in Loveas Joe Lieberman 1994FilmPrêt-à-Porteras Major Hamilton 1994FilmLéon: The Professionalas Tony 1993FilmMe and the Kidas Harry 1993TVLate Night with Conan O'Brienas Self - Guest 1993FilmThe Pickleas Harry Stone 1993FilmThe Cemetery Clubas Ben Katz 1992FilmMistressas Carmine Rasso 1992FilmRubyas Jack Ruby 1991Film29th Streetas Frank Pesce Sr.1991FilmRabbit Ears - Pinocchioas Narrator (voice)1991FilmHudson Hawkas Tommy Five-Tone 1991FilmOnce Aroundas Joe Bella 1990FilmBuilding 'Jacob's Ladder'as Self 1990FilmMadonna: The Immaculate Collectionas Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")1990FilmJacob's Ladderas Louis 1990FilmRichard Lewis: I'm Doomedas Self 1990FilmNight of 100 Stars IIIas Self 1990FilmThe Closeras Chester Grant 1989FilmHarlem Nightsas Phil Cantone 1989FilmMaking 'Do the Right Thing'as Self 1989FilmThe Preppie Murderas Mike Sheehan 1989FilmDo the Right Thingas Sal 1989FilmShocktroopas John Cunningham 1989FilmWhite Hotas Charlie Buick 1989FilmThe January Manas Captain Vincent Alcoa 1988FilmThe Third Solutionas George Sherman 1988FilmAlone in the Neon Jungleas Chief 1987FilmMoonstruckas Mr. Johnny Cammareri 1987FilmThe Pick-up Artistas Phil Harper 1987FilmMan on Fireas Conti 1987FilmDaddyas Coach Jacobs 1987FilmThe Hustler of Moneyas Master of Ceremonies 1987FilmRadio Daysas Rocco 1985TVLady Blueas Lt. Terry McNichols 1985FilmKey Exchangeas Carabello 1985FilmThe Protectoras Danny Garoni 1985FilmThe Stuffas Vickers 1985FilmThe Purple Rose of Cairoas Monk 1985TVNight Heat 1984FilmDeathmaskas Capt. Mike Grasso 1984TVTales from the Darksideas Tommy Vale 1984FilmOld Enoughas Mr. Bruckner 1984FilmOnce Upon a Time in Americaas Police Chief Vincent Aiello 1983FilmBlood Feudas Randy Powers 1983TVBlood Feudas Randy Powers 1982FilmA Question of Honoras Martelli 1982FilmGeminias Fran Geminiani 1981FilmChu Chu and the Philly Flashas Johnson 1981TVNurseas Gene Halley 1981FilmFort Apache, the Bronxas Morgan 1980FilmHide in Plain Sightas Sal Carvello 1980FilmDefianceas Carmine 1978FilmLovey: A Circle of Children, Part IIas Bernie Serino 1978FilmBloodbrothersas Artie 1978FilmThe Last Tenantas Carl 1978FilmFingersas Butch 1977TVOn Our Ownas Skip Mazarelli 1977FilmHoochas Tony 1977TVThe Andros Targetsas Lt. Phil Lombardi 1976FilmThe Frontas Danny LaGattuta 1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Host 1974FilmThe Godfather Part IIas Tony Rosato 1973FilmThe Godmothersas (uncredited)1973TVKojakas Matty 1973FilmBang the Drum Slowlyas Horse 1972TVABC Afterschool Specialas Dominic Ginetti