
Actor
Gianni Russo
Born 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
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Acting

The Godfather
Carlo Rizzi · 1972

The Godfather Part II
Carlo Rizzi · 1974

Prison Break
Smallhouse · 2005

Red Dragon
Newsie · 2002

Rush Hour 2
Red Dragon Pit Boss · 2001

The Family Man
Nick · 2000

Any Given Sunday
Christina's Advisor · 1999

Seabiscuit
Alberto Gianini · 2003

Walker, Texas Ranger
Morris Foley · 1993

After the Sunset
Clippers Fan · 2004

Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Carlo Rizzi (uncredited) · 1977

Striptease
Willy Rojo · 1996

3000 Miles to Graceland
Money Cart Guard · 2001

Out for Justice
Sammy · 1991

Chances Are
Anthony Bonino · 1989

The Rockford Files
Johnny Bongard · 1974

The Freshman
Maitre D’ Gourmet Club · 1990

Kojak
Russ Barton · 1973

Renegade
Don Carmine Bendetti · 1992

Hunter
Tony Rondino · 1984

Stay Tuned
Guido · 1992

Super Mario Bros.
Scapelli · 1993

Another You
Carlos · 1991

Winter Kills
Co-Pilot · 1979

