Acting
Danny Aiello
- Born
- 1933-06-20 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- 2019-12-12
- Filmography
- 110 titles on TMDB
About Danny Aiello
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).
Backdrop from The Godfather Part II
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Upcoming film projects involving Danny Aiello.
In production · Expected 6 Nov 2026
Cast
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Films & television
91 titles
Tony Rosato
Police Chief Aiello
Mr. Johnny Cammareri
Dosmo Pizzo
Phil Cantone
Tommy Five-Tone
Danny Garoni
Major Hamilton
Frank Anselmo
Phil Harper
Vickers
Captain Vincent Alcoa
Father Paul
Louis Cropa
Ben Katz
Frank Pesce Sr.
Bernie Serino
Danny LaGattuta
Fabrizio Benini
Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Carmine Rasso
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