Person
Gianni Russo
Acting · Born 1943-12-12 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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
Prison Break
Smallhouse
The Godfather
Carlo Rizzi
Strong Medicine
2000
The Rockford Files
Johnny Bongard
The Godfather Part II
Carlo Rizzi
Renegade
Don Carmine Bendetti
Walker, Texas Ranger
Morris Foley
Hunter
Tony Rondino
Kojak
Russ Barton
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Filmography
- 2022EnnioProducer
- 2018Con ManDerek Lewis
- 2013Send No FlowersJohnny Pisano
- 2010Mulberry St.Self
- 2005Prison BreakSmallhouse
- 2004After the SunsetClippers Fan
- 2003SeabiscuitAlberto Gianini
- 2002Forbidden GrassDirector
- 2002Red DragonNewsie
- 2002Rosy-Fingered Dawn: A Film on Terrence MalickEditor
- 2001Rush Hour 2Red Dragon Pit Boss
- 2001Harvard ManAndrew Bandolini
- 20013000 Miles to GracelandMoney Cart Guard
- 2000Rope Art
- 2000The Family ManNick
- 2000Strong Medicine
- 1999Any Given SundayChristina's Advisor
- 1998Crossing PathsHoward Thomas
- 1997Pacific PalisadesFrank Nichols
- 1996StripteaseWilly Rojo
- 1995Kill ShotJake Mondello
- 1993Super Mario Bros.Scapelli
- 1993Walker, Texas RangerMorris Foley
- 1992The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980Carlo Rizzi
- 1992RenegadeDon Carmine Bendetti
- 1992The Hat SquadFortunata
- 1992Stay TunedGuido
- 1991Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal FashionMarco Sabatini
- 1991Another YouCarlos
- 1991SilverfoxKlaus Gerhardt
- 1991The Great PretenderDavey Desapio
- 1991Out for JusticeSammy
- 1990The FreshmanMaitre D’ Gourmet Club
- 1990Side OutDick Sydney
- 1990Max Monroe: Loose CannonRay Dominick
- 1989Hardball
- 1989Chances AreAnthony Bonino
- 1987Jake and the Fatman
- 1987Wiseguy: PilotDavid 'Dave' Steelgrave
- 1987Wiseguy
- 1984HunterTony Rondino
- 1979Winter KillsCo-Pilot
- 1978LaserblastTony Craig
- 1977Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for TelevisionCarlo Rizzi (uncredited)
- 1975The Four DeucesChip Morono - the 'Deuce of Clubs'
- 1975LepkeAlbert Anastasia
- 1975The SlightSalvatore Mannino (as Luis Vito Russo)
- 1974The Godfather Part IICarlo Rizzi
- 1974The Rockford FilesJohnny Bongard
- 1973KojakRuss Barton
- 1973Toma
- 1973The BaitGianni Ruggeri
- 1972Goodnight, My LoveMichael Tarlow
- 1972The GodfatherCarlo Rizzi
- —7 anniversariProducer
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