Gianni Russo
Acting 1943-12-12 Brooklyn, 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…
Known For
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The Godfather
1972
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The Godfather Part II
1974
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After the Sunset
2004
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Out for Justice
1991
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Any Given Sunday
1999
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The Freshman
1990
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3000 Miles to Graceland
2001
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Another You
1991
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Winter Kills
1979
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Side Out
1990
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Harvard Man
2001
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Laserblast
1978
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Wiseguy: Pilot
1987
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Mulberry St.
2010
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Lepke
1975
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The Bait
1973
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The Great Pretender
1991
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The Slight
1975