Quick Facts
Born:
1943-12-12
Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
51 Total Roles
Gianni Russo
Acting
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Biography
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
Known For
The Godfather
Carlo Rizzi
The Godfather Part II
Carlo Rizzi
Prison Break
Smallhouse
Red Dragon
Newsie
Rush Hour 2
Red Dragon Pit Boss
The Family Man
Nick
Any Given Sunday
Christina's Advisor
Super Mario Bros.
Scapelli
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Con Man MOVIE | Derek Lewis |
| 2013 | Send No Flowers MOVIE | Johnny Pisano |
| 2010 | Mulberry St. MOVIE | Self |
| 2005 | Prison Break TV | Smallhouse |
| 2004 | After the Sunset MOVIE | Clippers Fan |
| 2003 | Seabiscuit MOVIE | Alberto Gianini |
| 2002 | Red Dragon MOVIE | Newsie |
| 2001 | Rush Hour 2 MOVIE | Red Dragon Pit Boss |
| 2001 | Harvard Man MOVIE | Andrew Bandolini |
| 2001 | 3000 Miles to Graceland MOVIE | Money Cart Guard |