Quick Facts
Born:
1933-06-20
Birthplace:
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
107 Total Roles
Danny Aiello
Acting
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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).
Known For
Léon: The Professional
Tony
The Godfather Part II
Tony Rosato
Once Upon a Time in America
Police Chief Vincent Aiello
Lucky Number Slevin
Roth
Do the Right Thing
Sal
Jacob's Ladder
Louis
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Monk
Hudson Hawk
Tommy Five-Tone
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | One Moment MOVIE | Joe McGuinness |
| 2021 | Stallone: Frank, That Is MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Making a Deal with the Devil MOVIE | Mario |
| 2019 | The Last Big Save MOVIE | Louis Brown |
| 2018 | Basketball: A Love Story TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2018 | Little Italy MOVIE | Carlo |
| 2017 | The Neighborhood MOVIE | Joseph Donatello |
| 2015 | Difficult People TV | Danny Aiello (voice) |
| 2014 | Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience MOVIE | self |
| 2014 | Henry & Me MOVIE | Dr. Acosta |