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Gianni Russo
Acting
Born: December 12, 1943
Brooklyn, 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
The Godfather
as Carlo Rizzi
The Godfather Part II
as Carlo Rizzi
Rush Hour 2
as Red Dragon Pit Boss
Striptease
as Willy Rojo
The Family Man
as Nick
Any Given Sunday
as Christina's Advisor
3000 Miles to Graceland
as Money Cart Guard
Super Mario Bros.
as Scapelli
Out for Justice
as Sammy
After the Sunset
as Clippers Fan
