Person file · Acting
Danny Aiello
Born 1933-06-20Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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).
Screen work
Movies & roles
Once Upon a Time in JerseyRoleOne MomentJoe McGuinnessStallone: Frank, That IsSelfMaking a Deal with the DevilMarioThe Last Big SaveLouis BrownLittle ItalyCarloThe NeighborhoodJoseph DonatelloDo The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music ExperienceselfHenry & MeDr. AcostaReach MeFather PaulMulberry St.SelfStiffsFrank TramontanaMadonna: Celebration - The Video CollectionPapa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")The Last RequestPopLucky Number SlevinRothMoonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian FamilySelfBrooklyn LobsterFrank GiorgioZeyda and the HitmanNathanMail Order BrideTony SantiniOff KeyFabrizio BeniniPrince of Central ParkNoah CairnDinner RushLouis CropaMambo CaféJoey18 Shades of DustVincent Dianni