Danny Aiello
Actor
- Born
- June 20, 1933 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- December 12, 2019 (age 86)
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).
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Known for
Léon: The Professional
September 14, 1994
The Godfather Part II
December 20, 1974
Once Upon a Time in America
May 23, 1984
Lucky Number Slevin
February 24, 2006
Do the Right Thing
June 14, 1989
Jacob's Ladder
November 2, 1990
Hudson Hawk
May 23, 1991
The Purple Rose of Cairo
March 1, 1985
Moonstruck
December 16, 1987
Little Italy
August 24, 2018
Radio Days
January 30, 1987
The Stuff
June 14, 1985
Acting90
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- 2019Making a Deal with the Devil as Mario
- 2019The Last Big Save as Louis Brown
- 2018Little Italy as Carlo
- 2017The Neighborhood as Joseph Donatello
- 2014Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience as self
- 2014Henry & Me as Dr. Acosta (voice)
- 2014Reach Me