Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

6/20/1933 – 12/12/2019Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

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).

Filmography (107 titles)

One Moment6.1Movie

One Moment

Joe McGuinness · 2021

Stallone: Frank, That Is5.9Movie

Stallone: Frank, That Is

Self · 2021

Making a Deal with the DevilMovie

Making a Deal with the Devil

Mario · 2019

The Last Big Save5.8Movie

The Last Big Save

Louis Brown · 2019

Basketball: A Love Story7.3Show

Basketball: A Love Story

Self (archive footage) · 2018

Little Italy6.6Movie

Little Italy

Carlo · 2018

The Neighborhood3.2Movie

The Neighborhood

Joseph Donatello · 2017

Difficult People6.3Show

Difficult People

Danny Aiello (voice) · 2015

Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music ExperienceMovie

Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience

self · 2014

Henry & Me5.0Movie

Henry & Me

Dr. Acosta · 2014

Reach Me5.3Movie

Reach Me

Father Paul · 2014

Mulberry St.6.0Movie

Mulberry St.

Self · 2010

Stiffs6.0Movie

Stiffs

Frank Tramontana · 2010

Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection8.4Movie

Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection

Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach") · 2009

The Last Request2.1Movie

The Last Request

Pop · 2006

Lucky Number Slevin7.5Movie

Lucky Number Slevin

Roth · 2006

Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family6.0Movie

Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family

Self · 2006

Brooklyn Lobster6.3Movie

Brooklyn Lobster

Frank Giorgio · 2005

Zeyda and the Hitman5.5Movie

Zeyda and the Hitman

Nathan · 2004

Mail Order Bride4.6Movie

Mail Order Bride

Tony Santini · 2003

Off Key4.9Movie

Off Key

Fabrizio Benini · 2001

Prince of Central Park4.9Movie

Prince of Central Park

Noah Cairn · 2000

Dinner Rush7.0Movie

Dinner Rush

Louis Cropa · 2000

Mambo Café5.3Movie

Mambo Café

Joey · 2000

18 Shades of Dust5.3Movie

18 Shades of Dust

Vincent Dianni · 1999

The Rat Pack10.0Show

The Rat Pack

Narrator (voice) · 1999

Wilbur Falls4.3Movie

Wilbur Falls

Philip Devereaux · 1998

The Last Don II6.8Show

The Last Don II

Don Domenico Clericuzio · 1998

A Brooklyn State of Mind5.3Movie

A Brooklyn State of Mind

Danny Parente · 1998

Dellaventura8.0Show

Dellaventura

Anthony Dellaventura · 1997