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Gianni Russo

Gianni Russo

Acting · Born 1943-12-12 · Brooklyn, 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

Known For

movie 8.7 The Godfather
The Godfather
1972
movie 8.6 The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II
1974
tv 8.1 Prison Break
Prison Break
2005
movie 7.0 Red Dragon
Red Dragon
2002
movie 6.8 Rush Hour 2
Rush Hour 2
2001
movie 6.8 The Family Man
The Family Man
2000
movie 6.8 Any Given Sunday
Any Given Sunday
1999
movie 4.5 Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros.
1993
movie 5.6 Striptease
Striptease
1996
movie 7.1 Seabiscuit
Seabiscuit
2003
movie 6.2 After the Sunset
After the Sunset
2004
movie 5.9 3000 Miles to Graceland
3000 Miles to Graceland
2001
tv 7.0 Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
movie 6.2 Out for Justice
Out for Justice
1991
movie 6.3 The Freshman
The Freshman
1990
movie 6.6 Chances Are
Chances Are
1989
movie 6.2 Stay Tuned
Stay Tuned
1992
movie 8.9 The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
1992