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Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Acting · Born 1933-06-20 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

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

movie 8.3 Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional
1994
movie 8.6 The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II
1974
movie 8.4 Once Upon a Time in America
Once Upon a Time in America
1984
movie 7.5 Lucky Number Slevin
Lucky Number Slevin
2006
movie 7.8 Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing
1989
movie 7.4 Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder
1990
movie 5.7 Hudson Hawk
Hudson Hawk
1991
movie 7.4 The Purple Rose of Cairo
The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985
movie 6.8 Moonstruck
Moonstruck
1987
movie 6.6 Little Italy
Little Italy
2018
movie 7.0 Radio Days
Radio Days
1987
movie 6.0 The Stuff
The Stuff
1985
tv 6.9 Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975
movie 6.0 Harlem Nights
Harlem Nights
1989
movie 6.0 City Hall
City Hall
1996
movie 6.2 2 Days in the Valley
2 Days in the Valley
1996
movie 5.2 Prêt-à-Porter
Prêt-à-Porter
1994
movie 5.9 The Protector
The Protector
1985