8.7
Movie
Acting
Gianni Russo
- Born
- (age 82)
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 55 titles
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
Signature work
Known For
8.7
Movie
8.6
Movie
The Godfather Part II
8.1
TV
Prison Break
7.0
Movie
Red Dragon
6.8
Movie
Rush Hour 2
6.8
Movie
The Family Man
6.8
Movie
Any Given Sunday
4.5
Movie
Super Mario Bros.
5.6
Movie
Striptease
7.1
Movie
Seabiscuit
6.2
Movie
After the Sunset
5.9
Movie
3000 Miles to Graceland
7.0
TV
Walker, Texas Ranger
6.2
Movie
Out for Justice
8.3
Movie
Ennio
6.3
Movie
The Freshman
6.6
Movie
Chances Are
6.2
Movie
Stay Tuned
Acting credits 51
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Con Man Film | Derek Lewis |
| 2013 | Send No Flowers Film | Johnny Pisano |
| 2010 | Mulberry St. Film | Self |
| 2005 | Prison Break TV | Smallhouse (3 ep) |
| 2004 | After the Sunset Film | Clippers Fan |
| 2003 | Seabiscuit Film | Alberto Gianini |
| 2002 | Red Dragon Film | Newsie |
| 2001 | Rush Hour 2 Film | Red Dragon Pit Boss |
| 2001 | Harvard Man Film | Andrew Bandolini |
| 2001 | 3000 Miles to Graceland Film | Money Cart Guard |
| 2000 | Rope Art Film | |
| 2000 | The Family Man Film | Nick |
| 2000 | Strong Medicine TV | (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Any Given Sunday Film | Christina's Advisor |
| 1998 | Crossing Paths Film | Howard Thomas |
| 1997 | Pacific Palisades TV | Frank Nichols (7 ep) |
| 1996 | Striptease Film | Willy Rojo |
| 1995 | Kill Shot Film | Jake Mondello |
| 1993 | Super Mario Bros. Film | Scapelli |
| 1993 | Walker, Texas Ranger TV | Morris Foley (1 ep) |
| 1992 | The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 Film | Carlo Rizzi |
| 1992 | Renegade TV | Don Carmine Bendetti (1 ep) |
| 1992 | The Hat Squad TV | Fortunata (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Stay Tuned Film | Guido |
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion Film | Marco Sabatini |
| 1991 | Another You Film | Carlos |
| 1991 | Silverfox Film | Klaus Gerhardt |
| 1991 | The Great Pretender Film | Davey Desapio |
| 1991 | Out for Justice Film | Sammy |
| 1990 | The Freshman Film | Maitre D’ Gourmet Club |
| 1990 | Side Out Film | Dick Sydney |
| 1990 | Max Monroe: Loose Cannon TV | Ray Dominick (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Hardball TV | (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Chances Are Film | Anthony Bonino |
| 1987 | Jake and the Fatman TV | (2 ep) |
| 1987 | Wiseguy: Pilot Film | David 'Dave' Steelgrave |
| 1987 | Wiseguy TV | (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Hunter TV | Tony Rondino (2 ep) |
| 1979 | Winter Kills Film | Co-Pilot |
| 1978 | Laserblast Film | Tony Craig |
| 1977 | Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television TV | Carlo Rizzi (uncredited) (4 ep) |
| 1975 | The Four Deuces Film | Chip Morono - the 'Deuce of Clubs' |
| 1975 | Lepke Film | Albert Anastasia |
| 1975 | The Slight Film | Salvatore Mannino (as Luis Vito Russo) |
| 1974 | The Godfather Part II Film | Carlo Rizzi |
| 1974 | The Rockford Files TV | Johnny Bongard, Gianni Tedesco (1 ep) |
| 1973 | Kojak TV | Russ Barton (1 ep) |
| 1973 | Toma TV | (1 ep) |
| 1973 | The Bait Film | Gianni Ruggeri |
| 1972 | Goodnight, My Love Film | Michael Tarlow |
| 1972 | The Godfather Film | Carlo Rizzi |
Crew credits 5
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 anniversari Film | Producer |
| 2022 | Ennio Film | Producer |
| 2002 | Forbidden Grass Film | Director |
| 2002 | Rosy-Fingered Dawn: A Film on Terrence Malick Film | Editor |
| 1995 | Kill Shot Film | Writer |