Gianni Russo
Acting1943Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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
Known For
Acting History
2022
Ennio The Maestro
Producer
2018
Con Man
as Derek Lewis
2010
Mulberry St.
as Self
2005
Prison Break
TVas Smallhouse• 3 eps
2004
After the Sunset
as Clippers Fan
2003
Seabiscuit
as Alberto Gianini
2002
Red Dragon
as Newsie
2001
2000
The Family Man
as Nick
1999
Any Given Sunday
as Christina's Advisor
Walker, Texas Ranger
TVas Morris Foley• 1 eps
1998
Crossing Paths
as Howard Thomas
1996
Striptease
as Willy Rojo
1993
Super Mario Bros.
as Scapelli
Renegade
TVas Don Carmine Bendetti• 1 eps
1992
Stay Tuned
as Guido
The Hat Squad
TVas Fortunata
1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
as Marco Sabatini
Out for Justice
as Sammy
Another You
as Carlos
1990
The Freshman
as Maitre D’ Gourmet Club
1989
Chances Are
as Anthony Bonino
1988
Hunter
TVas Tony Rondino• 2 eps
1987
1979
Winter Kills
as Co-Pilot
1978
1977
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
TVas Carlo Rizzi (uncredited)• 4 eps
1974
The Godfather Part II
as Carlo Rizzi
1973
The Bait
as Gianni Ruggeri
1972
The Godfather
as Carlo Rizzi