Gianni Russo
Known for Acting
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
Filmography
The Godfather
1972
as Carlo Rizzi
The Godfather Part II
1974
as Carlo Rizzi
Rush Hour 2
2001
as Red Dragon Pit Boss
The Family Man
2000
as Nick
Super Mario Bros.
1993
as Scapelli
Striptease
1996
as Willy Rojo
Any Given Sunday
1999
as Christina's Advisor
Out for Justice
1991
as Sammy
Ennio
2022
Producer
After the Sunset
2004
as Clippers Fan
3000 Miles to Graceland
2001
as Money Cart Guard
The Freshman
1990
as Maitre D’ Gourmet Club
Seabiscuit
2003
as Alberto Gianini
Chances Are
1989
as Anthony Bonino
Red Dragon
2002
as Newsie
Stay Tuned
1992
as Guido
Another You
1991
as Carlos
Con Man
2018
as Derek Lewis
Winter Kills
1979
as Co-Pilot
Laserblast
1978
as Tony Craig