Danny Aiello
Acting1933Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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).
Known For
Acting History
2021
Stallone: Frank, That Is
as Self
One Moment
as Joe McGuinness
2019
Making a Deal with the Devil
as Mario
The Last Big Save
as Louis Brown
2018
Little Italy
as Carlo
Basketball: A Love Story
TVas Self (archive footage)• 1 eps
2017
The Neighborhood
as Joseph Donatello
2015
Difficult People
TVas Danny Aiello (voice)
2014
Henry & Me
as Dr. Acosta
Reach Me
as Father Paul
2010
Stiffs
as Frank Tramontana
Mulberry St.
as Self
2009
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
2006
Lucky Number Slevin
as Roth
The Last Request
as Pop
2005
Brooklyn Lobster
as Frank Giorgio
2004
Zeyda and the Hitman
as Nathan
2003
Mail Order Bride
as Tony Santini
2001
Off Key
as Fabrizio Benini
2000
1999
18 Shades of Dust
as Vincent Dianni
The Rat Pack
TVas Narrator (voice)
1998
A Brooklyn State of Mind
as Danny Parente
Wilbur Falls
as Philip Devereaux
The Last Don II
TVas Don Domenico Clericuzio
1997
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
as Mr. Rathbone
The Last Don
TVas Don Domenico Clericuzio
Dellaventura
TVas Anthony Dellaventura
Dellaventura
TVExecutive Producer
1996
1995
Power of Attorney
as Joseph Scassi
Brothers' Destiny
as Duke
Two Much
as Gene
Lieberman in Love
as Joe Lieberman
The Watcher
TVDirector
1994
Prêt-à-Porter
as Major Hamilton
Léon: The Professional
as Tony
1993
The Pickle
as Harry Stone
The Cemetery Club
as Ben Katz
Me and the Kid
as Harry
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
TVas Self - Guest
1991
Once Around
as Joe Bella
29th Street
as Frank Pesce Sr.
Hudson Hawk
as Tommy Five-Tone
Rabbit Ears - Pinocchio
as Narrator (voice)
1990
Jacob's Ladder
as Louis
The Closer
as Chester Grant
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Night of 100 Stars III
as Self
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
as Self
Building 'Jacob's Ladder'
as Self
1989
Do the Right Thing
as Sal
The January Man
as Captain Vincent Alcoa
Making 'Do the Right Thing'
as Self
Shocktroop
as John Cunningham
Harlem Nights
as Phil Cantone
White Hot
as Charlie Buick
The Preppie Murder
as Mike Sheehan
1988
Alone in the Neon Jungle
as Chief
The Third Solution
as George Sherman
1987
Radio Days
as Rocco
Daddy
as Coach Jacobs
Moonstruck
as Mr. Johnny Cammareri
The Pick-up Artist
as Phil Harper
The Hustler of Money
as Master of Ceremonies
Man on Fire
as Conti
U.S. Marshals: Waco & Rhinehart
Executive Producer
1985
The Purple Rose of Cairo
as Monk
The Stuff
as Vickers
Key Exchange
as Carabello
The Protector
as Danny Garoni
Lady Blue
TVas Lt. Terry McNichols
1984
Once Upon a Time in America
as Police Chief Vincent Aiello
Deathmask
as Capt. Mike Grasso
Old Enough
as Mr. Bruckner
Tales from the Darkside
TVas Tommy Vale• 1 eps
1983
Blood Feud
as Randy Powers
Blood Feud
TVas Randy Powers• 2 eps
1982
A Question of Honor
as Martelli
Gemini
as Fran Geminiani
1981
1980
Hide in Plain Sight
as Sal Carvello
Defiance
as Carmine
ABC Afterschool Special
TVas Dominic Ginetti• 1 eps
1978
The Last Tenant
as Carl
Bloodbrothers
as Artie
Fingers
as Butch
Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II
as Bernie Serino
1977
1975
Saturday Night Live
TVas Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) / Self - Host
1974
The Godfather Part II
as Tony Rosato
1973
The Godmothers
as (uncredited)
Bang the Drum Slowly
as Horse