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Gianni Russo
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
14
Films
6.7
Avg Score
Filmography (14)
After the Sunset
62
as Clippers Fan
Seabiscuit
73
as Alberto Gianini
Red Dragon
72
as Newsie
Rush Hour 2
67
as Red Dragon Pit Boss
3000 Miles to Graceland
60
as Money Cart Guard
The Family Man
68
as Nick
Any Given Sunday
69
as Christina's Advisor
Striptease
46
as Willy Rojo
Super Mario Bros.
42
as Scapelli
Out for Justice
61
as Sammy
The Freshman
65
as Maitre D’ Gourmet Club
Chances Are
65
as Anthony Bonino
The Godfather Part II
90
as Carlo Rizzi
The Godfather
92
as Carlo Rizzi