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Gianni Russo
Acting
Born Dec 12, 1943
· 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
Also Known For
Prison Break
as Smallhouse
2005
★ 8.0
tv
The Godfather
as Carlo Rizzi
1972
★ 8.7
movie
The Godfather: Part II
as Carlo Rizzi
1974
★ 8.6
movie
Rush Hour 2
as Red Dragon Pit Boss
2001
★ 6.6
movie
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
★ 6.8
tv
Hunter
1984
★ 7.3
tv
The Rockford Files
as Gianni Tedesco
1974
★ 7.7
tv
The Rockford Files
as Johnny Bongard
1974
★ 7.7
tv
Super Mario Bros.
as Scapelli
1993
★ 4.2
movie
Any Given Sunday
as Christina's Advisor
1999
★ 6.9
movie
Striptease
as Willy Rojo
1996
★ 5.4
movie
Jake and the Fatman
1987
★ 5.7
tv