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Gianni Russo
Born 1943-12-12Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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
Screen work
Movies & roles
Con ManDerek LewisSend No FlowersJohnny PisanoMulberry St.SelfAfter the SunsetClippers FanSeabiscuitAlberto GianiniRed DragonNewsieRush Hour 2Red Dragon Pit BossHarvard ManAndrew Bandolini3000 Miles to GracelandMoney Cart GuardRope ArtRoleThe Family ManNickAny Given SundayChristina's AdvisorCrossing PathsHoward ThomasStripteaseWilly RojoKill ShotJake MondelloSuper Mario Bros.ScapelliThe Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980Carlo RizziStay TunedGuidoPerry Mason: The Case of the Fatal FashionMarco SabatiniAnother YouCarlosSilverfoxKlaus GerhardtThe Great PretenderDavey DesapioOut for JusticeSammyThe FreshmanMaitre D’ Gourmet Club