
Cast
Danny Aiello
Acting
Cast
Danny Aiello
Known for
Acting
Born
1933-06-20
From
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Died
2019-12-12
Also known as Daniel Louis Aiello Jr., Daniel Aiello, Dan Aiello
Biography
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).

The Godfather Part II
as Tony Rosato

Léon: The Professional
as Tony

Once Upon a Time in America
as Police Chief Aiello

Moonstruck
as Mr. Johnny Cammareri

Lucky Number Slevin
as Roth

Jacob's Ladder
as Louis

Hudson Hawk
as Tommy Five-Tone

The Stuff
as Vickers

Do the Right Thing
as Sal

City Hall
as Frank Anselmo

The Front
as Danny LaGattuta

The Protector
as Danny Garoni

Little Italy
as Carlo

Harlem Nights
as Phil Cantone

The Pickle
as Harry Stone

Reach Me
as Father Paul

Radio Days
as Rocco

2 Days in the Valley
as Dosmo Pizzo

Prêt-à-Porter
as Major Hamilton

The Purple Rose of Cairo
as Monk

Brooklyn Lobster
as Frank Giorgio

Mistress
as Carmine Rasso

The Pick-up Artist
as Phil Harper

Once Around
as Joe Bella

Two Much
as Gene

Man on Fire
as Conti

Dinner Rush
as Louis Cropa

Deathmask
as Capt. Mike Grasso

Night of 100 Stars III
as Self

Defiance
as Carmine

Stiffs
as Frank Tramontana

29th Street
as Frank Pesce Sr.

Mojave Moon
as Al

Fort Apache, the Bronx
as Morgan

The January Man
as Captain Vincent Alcoa

The Preppie Murder
as Mike Sheehan

Daddy
as Coach Jacobs

Fingers
as Butch

Bang the Drum Slowly
as Horse

Brothers' Destiny
as Duke

Mail Order Bride
as Tony Santini

Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
as Mr. Rathbone

The Last Request
as Pop

The Hustler of Money
as Master of Ceremonies

Stallone: Frank, That Is
as Self

Wilbur Falls
as Philip Devereaux

Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
as Self

The Cemetery Club
as Ben Katz

Key Exchange
as Carabello

The Third Solution
as George Sherman

Henry & Me
as Dr. Acosta

Ruby
as Jack Ruby

Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family
as Self

A Question of Honor
as Martelli

Mambo Café
as Joey

Hooch
as Tony

Power of Attorney
as Joseph Scassi

Bloodbrothers
as Artie

Hide in Plain Sight
as Sal Carvello

White Hot
as Charlie Buick

A Brooklyn State of Mind
as Danny Parente

Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")

Blood Feud
as Randy Powers

Gemini
as Fran Geminiani

Lieberman in Love
as Joe Lieberman

Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
as Johnson

Making 'Do the Right Thing'
as Self

The Neighborhood
as Joseph Donatello

Zeyda and the Hitman
as Nathan

Building 'Jacob's Ladder'
as Self

Alone in the Neon Jungle
as Chief

Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")

Making a Deal with the Devil
as Mario

Me and the Kid
as Harry

18 Shades of Dust
as Vincent Dianni

Prince of Central Park
as Noah Cairn

Old Enough
as Mr. Bruckner

Off Key
as Fabrizio Benini

The Godmothers
as (uncredited)

Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II
as Bernie Serino

The Closer
as Chester Grant

One Moment
as Joe McGuinness

The Last Big Save
as Louis Brown

Mulberry St.
as Self

The Last Tenant
as Carl

Shocktroop
as John Cunningham

Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience
as self

Rabbit Ears - Pinocchio
as Narrator (voice)

Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook
as Narrator