Gianni Russo
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
Born
Dec 12, 1943
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
36 acting
5 crew
Popularity
0.9
Known For
The Godfather
1972
as Carlo Rizzi
The Godfather Part II
1974
as Carlo Rizzi
Rush Hour 2
2001
as Red Dragon Pit Boss
Striptease
1996
as Willy Rojo
After the Sunset
2004
as Clippers Fan
Super Mario Bros.
1993
as Scapelli
The Family Man
2000
as Nick
Any Given Sunday
1999
as Christina's Advisor
Out for Justice
1991
as Sammy
Seabiscuit
2003
as Alberto Gianini
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