Danny Aiello
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1933-06-20
Day of Death
2019-12-12 (86 years old)
Place of Birth
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Danny Aiello
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
(2021)
Stallone: Frank, That Is
as Self
(2021)
One Moment
as Joe McGuinness
(2019)
Making a Deal with the Devil
as Mario
(2019)
The Last Big Save
as Louis Brown
(2018)
Little Italy
as Carlo
(2017)
The Neighborhood
as Joseph Donatello
(2014)
Reach Me
as Father Paul
(2014)
Henry & Me
as Dr. Acosta
(2010)
Mulberry St.
as Self
(2010)
Stiffs
as Frank Tramontana
(2009)
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
(2006)
Lucky Number Slevin
as Roth
(2006)
(2006)
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)
Mambo Café
as Joey
(2000)
Dinner Rush
as Louis Cropa
(2000)
Prince of Central Park
as Noah Cairn
(1999)
18 Shades of Dust
as Vincent Dianni
(1998)
A Brooklyn State of Mind
as Danny Parente
(1998)
Wilbur Falls
as Philip Devereaux
(1997)
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
as Mr. Rathbone
(1997)
(1996)
2 Days in the Valley
as Dosmo Pizzo
(1996)
Mojave Moon
as Al
(1996)
City Hall
as Frank Anselmo
(1995)
Brothers' Destiny
as Duke
(1995)
Two Much
as Gene
(1995)
Power of Attorney
as Joseph Scassi
(1995)
Lieberman in Love
as Joe Lieberman
(1994)
Léon: The Professional
as Tony
(1994)
Prêt-à-Porter
as Major Hamilton
(1993)
The Pickle
as Harry Stone
(1993)
The Cemetery Club
as Ben Katz
(1993)
Me and the Kid
as Harry
(1992)
Ruby
as Jack Ruby
(1992)
Mistress
as Carmine Rasso
(1991)
Hudson Hawk
as Tommy Five-Tone
(1991)
Once Around
as Joe Bella
(1991)
29th Street
as Frank Pesce Sr.
(1991)
Rabbit Ears - Pinocchio
as Narrator (voice)
(1990)
Jacob's Ladder
as Louis
(1990)
The Closer
as Chester Grant
(1990)
Night of 100 Stars III
as Self
(1990)
Building 'Jacob's Ladder'
as Self
(1990)
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
(1990)
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
as Self
(1989)
Do the Right Thing
as Sal
(1989)
The January Man
as Captain Vincent Alcoa
(1989)
Harlem Nights
as Phil Cantone
(1989)
Making 'Do the Right Thing'
as Self
(1989)
The Preppie Murder
as Mike Sheehan
(1989)
White Hot
as Charlie Buick
(1989)
Shocktroop
as John Cunningham
(1988)
Alone in the Neon Jungle
as Chief
(1988)
The Third Solution
as George Sherman
(1987)
Moonstruck
as Mr. Johnny Cammareri
(1987)
Radio Days
as Rocco
(1987)
Man on Fire
as Conti
(1987)
The Pick-up Artist
as Phil Harper
(1987)
Daddy
as Coach Jacobs
(1987)
The Hustler of Money
as Master of Ceremonies
(1985)
The Purple Rose of Cairo
as Monk
(1985)
The Stuff
as Vickers
(1985)
The Protector
as Danny Garoni
(1985)
Key Exchange
as Carabello
(1984)
Once Upon a Time in America
as Police Chief Vincent Aiello
(1984)
Deathmask
as Capt. Mike Grasso
(1984)
Old Enough
as Mr. Bruckner
(1984)
The Odds
as Tommy Vale
(1983)
Blood Feud
as Randy Powers
(1982)
Gemini
as Fran Geminiani
(1982)
A Question of Honor
as Martelli
(1981)
Fort Apache, the Bronx
as Morgan
(1981)
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
as Johnson
(1980)
Hide in Plain Sight
as Sal Carvello
(1980)
Defiance
as Carmine
(1978)
The Last Tenant
as Carl
(1978)
Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II
as Bernie Serino
(1978)
Bloodbrothers
as Artie
(1978)
Fingers
as Butch
(1977)
Hooch
as Tony
(1976)
The Front
as Danny LaGattuta
(1974)
The Godfather Part II
as Tony Rosato
(1973)
Bang the Drum Slowly
as Horse
(1973)
The Godmothers
as (uncredited)
Crew
(1987)
U.S. Marshals: Waco & Rhinehart
Executive Producer