Danny Aiello
Known for Acting
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
The Godfather Part II
1974
as Tony Rosato
Léon: The Professional
1994
as Tony
Once Upon a Time in America
1984
as Police Chief Vincent Aiello
Lucky Number Slevin
2006
as Roth
Do the Right Thing
1989
as Sal
Jacob's Ladder
1990
as Louis
Moonstruck
1987
as Mr. Johnny Cammareri
Hudson Hawk
1991
as Tommy Five-Tone
Harlem Nights
1989
as Phil Cantone
Prêt-à-Porter
1994
as Major Hamilton
The Protector
1985
as Danny Garoni
City Hall
1996
as Frank Anselmo
The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985
as Monk
Daddy
1987
as Coach Jacobs
The Preppie Murder
1989
as Mike Sheehan
2 Days in the Valley
1996
as Dosmo Pizzo
The Stuff
1985
as Vickers
Mistress
1992
as Carmine Rasso
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
as Self
Shocktroop
1989
as John Cunningham