Gianni Russo
Acting
Born December 12, 1943 · 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
Filmography
Con Man
2018 · Derek Lewis
After the Sunset
2004 · Clippers Fan
Seabiscuit
2003 · Alberto Gianini
Red Dragon
2002 · Newsie
Harvard Man
2001 · Andrew Bandolini
3000 Miles to Graceland
2001 · Money Cart Guard
Rush Hour 2
2001 · Red Dragon Pit Boss
The Family Man
2000 · Nick
Any Given Sunday
1999 · Christina's Advisor
Striptease
1996 · Willy Rojo
Super Mario Bros.
1993 · Scapelli
Stay Tuned
1992 · Guido
Out for Justice
1991 · Sammy
Another You
1991 · Carlos
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
1991 · Marco Sabatini
The Freshman
1990 · Maitre D’ Gourmet Club
Side Out
1990 · Dick Sydney
Chances Are
1989 · Anthony Bonino
Winter Kills
1979 · Co-Pilot
Laserblast
1978 · Tony Craig
The Godfather Part II
1974 · Carlo Rizzi
The Godfather
1972 · Carlo Rizzi