Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 12, 1943 (age 83)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
- Louis Giovanni "Gianni" Russo
- Louis Giovanni Russo
Gianni Russo
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 - Movies
The Godfather
as Carlo Rizzi
The Godfather Part II
as Carlo Rizzi
Super Mario Bros.
as Scapelli
Rush Hour 2
as Red Dragon Pit Boss
The Family Man
as Nick
After the Sunset
as Clippers Fan
Any Given Sunday
as Christina's Advisor
Striptease
as Willy Rojo
Seabiscuit
as Alberto Gianini
3000 Miles to Graceland
as Money Cart Guard
