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Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Acting·1933–2019·87 films

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

Filmography

Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional (1994)Tony
The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II (1974)Tony Rosato
Once Upon a Time in America
Once Upon a Time in America (1984)Police Chief Aiello
Lucky Number Slevin
Lucky Number Slevin (2006)Roth
Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing (1989)Sal
Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder (1990)Louis
The Purple Rose of Cairo
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)Monk
Hudson Hawk
Hudson Hawk (1991)Tommy Five-Tone
Moonstruck
Moonstruck (1987)Mr. Johnny Cammareri
Little Italy
Little Italy (2018)Carlo
Radio Days
Radio Days (1987)Rocco
The Stuff
The Stuff (1985)Vickers
Harlem Nights
Harlem Nights (1989)Phil Cantone
City Hall
City Hall (1996)Frank Anselmo
2 Days in the Valley
2 Days in the Valley (1996)Dosmo Pizzo
Prêt-à-Porter
Prêt-à-Porter (1994)Major Hamilton
The Protector
The Protector (1985)Danny Garoni
The Pick-up Artist
The Pick-up Artist (1987)Phil Harper
The Front
The Front (1976)Danny LaGattuta
Two Much
Two Much (1995)Gene
The January Man
The January Man (1989)Captain Vincent Alcoa
Fort Apache, the Bronx
Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981)Morgan
Reach Me
Reach Me (2014)Father Paul
Man on Fire
Man on Fire (1987)Conti
Dinner Rush
Dinner Rush (2000)Louis Cropa
Bang the Drum Slowly
Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)Horse
Fingers
Fingers (1978)Butch
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (1990)Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Once Around
Once Around (1991)Joe Bella
Mojave Moon
Mojave Moon (1996)Al
29th Street
29th Street (1991)Frank Pesce Sr.
Mistress
Mistress (1992)Carmine Rasso
Defiance
Defiance (1980)Carmine
Ruby
Ruby (1992)Jack Ruby
Bloodbrothers
Bloodbrothers (1978)Artie
Old Enough
Old Enough (1984)Mr. Bruckner
Hide in Plain Sight
Hide in Plain Sight (1980)Sal Carvello
The Pickle
The Pickle (1993)Harry Stone
Prince of Central Park
Prince of Central Park (2000)Noah Cairn
Daddy
Daddy (1987)Coach Jacobs
The Cemetery Club
The Cemetery Club (1993)Ben Katz
Mambo Café
Mambo Café (2000)Joey
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis (1997)Mr. Rathbone
Deathmask
Deathmask (1984)Capt. Mike Grasso
Henry & Me
Henry & Me (2014)Dr. Acosta
Lieberman in Love
Lieberman in Love (1995)Joe Lieberman
Off Key
Off Key (2001)Fabrizio Benini
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (2009)Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Mail Order Bride
Mail Order Bride (2003)Tony Santini
Alone in the Neon Jungle
Alone in the Neon Jungle (1988)Chief
Brooklyn Lobster
Brooklyn Lobster (2005)Frank Giorgio
Mulberry St.
Mulberry St. (2010)Self
The Preppie Murder
The Preppie Murder (1989)Mike Sheehan
Stallone: Frank, That Is
Stallone: Frank, That Is (2021)Self
One Moment
One Moment (2021)Joe McGuinness
Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney (1995)Joseph Scassi
The Last Request
The Last Request (2006)Pop
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981)Johnson
A Brooklyn State of Mind
A Brooklyn State of Mind (1998)Danny Parente
Key Exchange
Key Exchange (1985)Carabello
Wilbur Falls
Wilbur Falls (1998)Philip Devereaux
Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook
Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook (1997)Narrator
The Neighborhood
The Neighborhood (2017)Joseph Donatello
Me and the Kid
Me and the Kid (1993)Harry
White Hot
White Hot (1989)Charlie Buick
The Closer
The Closer (1990)Chester Grant
Building 'Jacob's Ladder'
Building 'Jacob's Ladder' (1990)Self
The Last Big Save
The Last Big Save (2019)Louis Brown
18 Shades of Dust
18 Shades of Dust (1999)Vincent Dianni
The Third Solution
The Third Solution (1988)George Sherman
The Hustler of Money
The Hustler of Money (1987)Master of Ceremonies
Stiffs
Stiffs (2010)Frank Tramontana
Hooch
Hooch (1977)Tony
Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III (1990)Self
Brothers' Destiny
Brothers' Destiny (1995)Duke
Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family
Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family (2006)Self
Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II
Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II (1978)Bernie Serino
A Question of Honor
A Question of Honor (1982)Martelli
Zeyda and the Hitman
Zeyda and the Hitman (2004)Nathan
The Godmothers
The Godmothers (1973)(uncredited)
Shocktroop
Shocktroop (1989)John Cunningham
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed (1990)Self
Gemini
Gemini (1982)Fran Geminiani
The Last Tenant
The Last Tenant (1978)Carl
Making a Deal with the Devil
Making a Deal with the Devil (2019)Mario
Blood Feud
Blood Feud (1983)Randy Powers
Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience
Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience (2014)self