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Gianni Russo

Acting · Born December 12, 1943 · 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

Movies with Gianni Russo

• The Godfather (1972) — Carlo Rizzi
• The Godfather Part II (1974) — Carlo Rizzi
• Rush Hour 2 (2001) — Red Dragon Pit Boss
• The Family Man (2000) — Nick
• After the Sunset (2004) — Clippers Fan
• Striptease (1996) — Willy Rojo
• Out for Justice (1991) — Sammy
• Super Mario Bros. (1993) — Scapelli
• Any Given Sunday (1999) — Christina's Advisor
• 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001) — Money Cart Guard
• The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992) — Carlo Rizzi
• The Freshman (1990) — Maitre D’ Gourmet Club

TV shows with Gianni Russo

• Pacific Palisades (1997) — Frank Nichols