Actor

Danny Aiello

Birthday: June 20, 1933

Born in: Manhattan, 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).

Movie Credits

One Moment (2021) as Joe McGuinness
Age: 87
Stallone: Frank, That Is (2021) as Self
Age: 87
Making a Deal with the Devil (2019) as Mario
Age: 86
The Last Big Save (2019) as Louis Brown
Age: 85
Little Italy (2018) as Carlo
Age: 85
The Neighborhood (2017) as Joseph Donatello
Age: 84
Henry & Me (2014) as Dr. Acosta
Age: 81
Reach Me (2014) as Father Paul
Age: 80
Mulberry St. (2010) as Self
Age: 77
Stiffs (2010) as Frank Tramontana
Age: 76
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (2009) as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Age: 76
The Last Request (2006) as Pop
Age: 72
Lucky Number Slevin (2006) as Roth
Age: 72
Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family (2006) as Self
Age: 72
Brooklyn Lobster (2005) as Frank Giorgio
Age: 72
Zeyda and the Hitman (2004) as Nathan
Age: 71
Mail Order Bride (2003) as Tony Santini
Age: 70
Off Key (2001) as Fabrizio Benini
Age: 68
Prince of Central Park (2000) as Noah Cairn
Age: 67
Dinner Rush (2000) as Louis Cropa
Age: 67
Mambo Café (2000) as Joey
Age: 66
18 Shades of Dust (1999) as Vincent Dianni
Age: 66
Wilbur Falls (1998) as Philip Devereaux
Age: 65
A Brooklyn State of Mind (1998) as Danny Parente
Age: 64
Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook (1997) as Narrator
Age: 63
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis (1997) as Mr. Rathbone
Age: 63
Mojave Moon (1996) as Al
Age: 63
2 Days in the Valley (1996) as Dosmo Pizzo
Age: 63
City Hall (1996) as Frank Anselmo
Age: 62
Two Much (1995) as Gene
Age: 62
Power of Attorney (1995) as Joseph Scassi
Age: 62
Brothers' Destiny (1995) as Duke
Age: 61
Lieberman in Love (1995) as Joe Lieberman
Age: 61
Prêt-à-Porter (1994) as Major Hamilton
Age: 61
Léon: The Professional (1994) as Tony
Age: 61
Me and the Kid (1993) as Harry
Age: 60
The Pickle (1993) as Harry Stone
Age: 59
The Cemetery Club (1993) as Ben Katz
Age: 59
Mistress (1992) as Carmine Rasso
Age: 59
Ruby (1992) as Jack Ruby
Age: 58
29th Street (1991) as Frank Pesce Sr.
Age: 58
Rabbit Ears - Pinocchio (1991) as Narrator (voice)
Age: 58
Hudson Hawk (1991) as Tommy Five-Tone
Age: 57
Once Around (1991) as Joe Bella
Age: 57
Building 'Jacob's Ladder' (1990) as Self
Age: 57
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (1990) as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Age: 57
Jacob's Ladder (1990) as Louis
Age: 57
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed (1990) as Self
Age: 57
Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
Age: 56
The Closer (1990) as Chester Grant
Age: 56
Harlem Nights (1989) as Phil Cantone
Age: 56
Making 'Do the Right Thing' (1989) as Self
Age: 56
The Preppie Murder (1989) as Mike Sheehan
Age: 56
Do the Right Thing (1989) as Sal
Age: 55
Shocktroop (1989) as John Cunningham
Age: 55
White Hot (1989) as Charlie Buick
Age: 55
The January Man (1989) as Captain Vincent Alcoa
Age: 55
The Third Solution (1988) as George Sherman
Age: 54
Alone in the Neon Jungle (1988) as Chief
Age: 54
Moonstruck (1987) as Mr. Johnny Cammareri
Age: 54
The Pick-up Artist (1987) as Phil Harper
Age: 54
Man on Fire (1987) as Conti
Age: 54
Daddy (1987) as Coach Jacobs
Age: 53
The Hustler of Money (1987) as Master of Ceremonies
Age: 53
Radio Days (1987) as Rocco
Age: 53
Key Exchange (1985) as Carabello
Age: 52
The Protector (1985) as Danny Garoni
Age: 51
The Stuff (1985) as Vickers
Age: 51
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) as Monk
Age: 51
Deathmask (1984) as Capt. Mike Grasso
Age: 51
Old Enough (1984) as Mr. Bruckner
Age: 51
Once Upon a Time in America (1984) as Police Chief Vincent Aiello
Age: 50
Blood Feud (1983) as Randy Powers
Age: 49
A Question of Honor (1982) as Martelli
Age: 48
Gemini (1982) as Fran Geminiani
Age: 48
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981) as Johnson
Age: 48
Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) as Morgan
Age: 47
Hide in Plain Sight (1980) as Sal Carvello
Age: 46
Defiance (1980) as Carmine
Age: 46
Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II (1978) as Bernie Serino
Age: 45
Bloodbrothers (1978) as Artie
Age: 45
The Last Tenant (1978) as Carl
Age: 45
Fingers (1978) as Butch
Age: 44
Hooch (1977) as Tony
Age: 44
The Front (1976) as Danny LaGattuta
Age: 43
The Godfather Part II (1974) as Tony Rosato
Age: 41
The Godmothers (1973) as (uncredited)
Age: 40
Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) as Horse
Age: 40