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Danny Aiello

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1933-06-20

Day of Death

2019-12-12

Place of Birth

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Danny Aiello

Biography

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).

Filmography (89)

⭐ 6.1 Role: Joe McGuinness

One Moment

2021
⭐ 5.9 Role: Self

Stallone: Frank, That Is

2021
⭐ 0 Role: Mario

Making a Deal with the Devil

2019
⭐ 5.8 Role: Louis Brown

The Last Big Save

2019
⭐ 6.6 Role: Carlo

Little Italy

2018
⭐ 3.2 Role: Joseph Donatello

The Neighborhood

2017
⭐ 0 Role: self

Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience

2014
⭐ 5.0 Role: Dr. Acosta

Henry & Me

2014
⭐ 5.3 Role: Father Paul

Reach Me

2014
⭐ 6.0 Role: Self

Mulberry St.

2010
⭐ 6.0 Role: Frank Tramontana

Stiffs

2010
⭐ 8.4 Role: Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")

Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection

2009
⭐ 2.1 Role: Pop

The Last Request

2006
⭐ 7.5 Role: Roth

Lucky Number Slevin

2006
⭐ 6.0 Role: Self

Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family

2006