8.3
Movie
Acting
Danny Aiello
- Born
- Died
- (aged 86)
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 110 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
8.3
Movie
8.6
Movie
The Godfather Part II
8.4
Movie
Once Upon a Time in America
7.5
Movie
Lucky Number Slevin
7.8
Movie
Do the Right Thing
7.4
Movie
Jacob's Ladder
5.7
Movie
Hudson Hawk
7.4
Movie
The Purple Rose of Cairo
6.8
Movie
Moonstruck
6.6
Movie
Little Italy
7.0
Movie
Radio Days
6.0
Movie
The Stuff
6.9
TV
Saturday Night Live
6.1
Movie
Harlem Nights
6.0
Movie
City Hall
6.2
Movie
2 Days in the Valley
5.2
Movie
Prêt-à-Porter
5.9
Movie
The Protector
Acting credits 108
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Once Upon a Time in Jersey Film | |
| 2021 | One Moment Film | Joe McGuinness |
| 2021 | Stallone: Frank, That Is Film | Self |
| 2019 | Making a Deal with the Devil Film | Mario |
| 2019 | The Last Big Save Film | Louis Brown |
| 2018 | Basketball: A Love Story TV | Self (archive footage) (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Little Italy Film | Carlo |
| 2017 | The Neighborhood Film | Joseph Donatello |
| 2015 | Difficult People TV | Danny Aiello (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience Film | self |
| 2014 | Henry & Me Film | Dr. Acosta (voice) |
| 2014 | Reach Me Film | Father Paul |
| 2010 | Mulberry St. Film | Self |
| 2010 | Stiffs Film | Frank Tramontana |
| 2009 | Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection Film | Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach") |
| 2006 | The Last Request Film | Pop |
| 2006 | Lucky Number Slevin Film | Roth |
| 2006 | Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family Film | Self |
| 2005 | Brooklyn Lobster Film | Frank Giorgio |
| 2004 | Zeyda and the Hitman Film | Nathan |
| 2003 | Mail Order Bride Film | Tony Santini |
| 2001 | Off Key Film | Fabrizio Benini |
| 2000 | Prince of Central Park Film | Noah Cairn |
| 2000 | Dinner Rush Film | Louis Cropa |
| 2000 | Mambo Café Film | Joey |
| 1999 | 18 Shades of Dust Film | Vincent Dianni |
| 1999 | The Rat Pack TV | Narrator (voice) (4 ep) |
| 1998 | Wilbur Falls Film | Philip Devereaux |
| 1998 | The Last Don II TV | Don Domenico Clericuzio (2 ep) |
| 1998 | A Brooklyn State of Mind Film | Danny Parente |
| 1997 | Dellaventura TV | Anthony Dellaventura (14 ep) |
| 1997 | The Last Don TV | Don Domenico Clericuzio (3 ep) |
| 1997 | Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook Film | Narrator |
| 1997 | Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis Film | Mr. Rathbone |
| 1996 | Mojave Moon Film | Al |
| 1996 | 2 Days in the Valley Film | Dosmo Pizzo |
| 1996 | City Hall Film | Frank Anselmo |
| 1995 | Two Much Film | Gene |
| 1995 | Power of Attorney Film | Joseph Scassi |
| 1995 | Brothers' Destiny Film | Duke |
| 1995 | Lieberman in Love Film | Joe Lieberman |
| 1994 | Prêt-à-Porter Film | Major Hamilton |
| 1994 | Léon: The Professional Film | Old Tony |
| 1993 | Me and the Kid Film | Harry |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 1993 | The Pickle Film | Harry Stone |
| 1993 | The Cemetery Club Film | Ben Katz |
| 1992 | Mistress Film | Carmine Rasso |
| 1992 | Ruby Film | Jack Ruby |
| 1991 | 29th Street Film | Frank Pesce Sr. |
| 1991 | Rabbit Ears - Pinocchio Film | Narrator (voice) |
| 1991 | Hudson Hawk Film | Tommy Five-Tone |
| 1991 | Once Around Film | Joe Bella |
| 1990 | Building 'Jacob's Ladder' Film | Self |
| 1990 | Madonna: The Immaculate Collection Film | Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach") |
| 1990 | Jacob's Ladder Film | Louis |
| 1990 | Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed Film | Self |
| 1990 | Night of 100 Stars III Film | Self |
| 1990 | The Closer Film | Chester Grant |
| 1989 | Harlem Nights Film | Phil Cantone |
Crew credits 3
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Dellaventura TV | Executive Producer (14 ep) |
| 1995 | The Watcher TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1987 | U.S. Marshals: Waco & Rhinehart Film | Executive Producer |