Person
Gianni Russo
Actor · Writer · Producer· 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 Don Corleone role to good effect. IMDb Mini Biography By: Bob Sorrentino
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
25 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ennio | Producer | Film |
| 2010 | Mulberry St. | Self | Film |
| 2004 | After the Sunset | Clippers Fan | Film |
| 2001 | Harvard Man | Andrew Bandolini | Film |
| 2001 | 3000 Miles to Graceland | Money Cart Guard | Film |
| 2001 | Rush Hour 2 | Red Dragon Pit Boss | Film |
| 2000 | The Family Man | Nick | Film |
| 1999 | Any Given Sunday | Christina's Advisor | Film |
| 1996 | Striptease | Willy Rojo | Film |
| 1995 | Kill Shot | Jake Mondello | Film |
| 1995 | Kill Shot | Writer | Film |
| 1993 | Super Mario Bros. | Scapelli | Film |
| 1992 | Stay Tuned | Guido | Film |
| 1992 | The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 | Carlo Rizzi | Film |
| 1991 | Out for Justice | Sammy | Film |
| 1991 | Another You | Carlos | Film |
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion | Marco Sabatini | Film |
| 1990 | The Freshman | Maitre D’ Gourmet Club | Film |
| 1990 | Side Out | Dick Sydney | Film |
| 1989 | Chances Are | Anthony Bonino | Film |
| 1978 | Laserblast | Tony Craig | Film |
| 1975 | Lepke | Albert Anastasia | Film |
| 1975 | The Four Deuces | Chip Morono - the 'Deuce of Clubs' | Film |
| 1974 | The Godfather Part II | Carlo Rizzi | Film |
| 1972 | The Godfather | Carlo Rizzi | Film |
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