Gianni Russo
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
Known For
Prison Break
Smallhouse
The Godfather
Carlo Rizzi
The Rockford Files
Johnny Bongard
The Rockford Files
Gianni Tedesco
Strong Medicine
The Godfather Part II
Carlo Rizzi
Hunter
Tony Rondino
Jake and the Fatman
Walker, Texas Ranger
Morris Foley
Renegade
Don Carmine Bendetti
Wiseguy
Rush Hour 2
Red Dragon Pit Boss
Kojak
Russ Barton
Striptease
Willy Rojo
Any Given Sunday
Christina's Advisor
The Family Man
Nick
After the Sunset
Clippers Fan
Toma
Super Mario Bros.
Scapelli
Out for Justice
Sammy
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Carlo Rizzi (uncredited)
3000 Miles to Graceland
Money Cart Guard
Stay Tuned
Guido
Chances Are
Anthony Bonino
Another You
Carlos
Seabiscuit
Alberto Gianini
The Hat Squad
Fortunata
Hardball
The Freshman
Maitre D’ Gourmet Club
Pacific Palisades
Frank Nichols
Red Dragon
Newsie
Harvard Man
Andrew Bandolini
Rope Art
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
Carlo Rizzi
Con Man
Derek Lewis
Winter Kills
Co-Pilot
Side Out
Dick Sydney
Wiseguy: Pilot
David 'Dave' Steelgrave
Laserblast
Tony Craig