Gianni Russo
Known For
Acting
Born
1943-12-12 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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
Most Known For
Prison Break
as Smallhouse
The Godfather
as Carlo Rizzi
The Rockford Files
as Johnny Bongard
The Rockford Files
as Gianni Tedesco
Walker, Texas Ranger
as Morris Foley
Strong Medicine
The Godfather Part II
as Carlo Rizzi
Renegade
as Don Carmine Bendetti
Hunter
as Tony Rondino
Kojak
as Russ Barton
Wiseguy
Jake and the Fatman
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
as Carlo Rizzi (uncredited)
Rush Hour 2
as Red Dragon Pit Boss
Striptease
as Willy Rojo
The Family Man
as Nick
Super Mario Bros.
as Scapelli
After the Sunset
as Clippers Fan
Any Given Sunday
as Christina's Advisor
Out for Justice
as Sammy