Danny Aiello
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1933-06-20 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- 2019-12-12
Known for
- Léon: The Professional (1994) — Old Tony
- The Godfather Part II (1974) — Tony Rosato
- Once Upon a Time in America (1984) — Police Chief Aiello
- Lucky Number Slevin (2006) — Roth
- Do the Right Thing (1989) — Sal
- Jacob's Ladder (1990) — Louis
- Hudson Hawk (1991) — Tommy Five-Tone
- The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) — Monk
- Moonstruck (1987) — Mr. Johnny Cammareri
- Little Italy (2018) — Carlo
- Radio Days (1987) — Rocco
- The Stuff (1985) — Vickers
- Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self - Host
- Harlem Nights (1989) — Phil Cantone
- City Hall (1996) — Frank Anselmo
- 2 Days in the Valley (1996) — Dosmo Pizzo