
Danny Aiello
Acting • Born 1933-06-20 – Died 2019-12-12
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).
Filmography
107 credits
Léon: The Professional
Movie • 1994
Tony

Lucky Number Slevin
Movie • 2006
Roth

The Godfather Part II
Movie • 1974
Tony Rosato

Once Upon a Time in America
Movie • 1984
Police Chief Vincent Aiello

Do the Right Thing
Movie • 1989
Sal

Moonstruck
Movie • 1987
Mr. Johnny Cammareri

Jacob's Ladder
Movie • 1990
Louis

Prêt-à-Porter
Movie • 1994
Major Hamilton

The Purple Rose of Cairo
Movie • 1985
Monk

City Hall
Movie • 1996
Frank Anselmo

Mail Order Bride
Movie • 2003
Tony Santini

Radio Days
Movie • 1987
Rocco

Dinner Rush
Movie • 2000
Louis Cropa

Mojave Moon
Movie • 1996
Al

Fort Apache, the Bronx
Movie • 1981
Morgan

The January Man
Movie • 1989
Captain Vincent Alcoa

Harlem Nights
Movie • 1989
Phil Cantone

Hudson Hawk
Movie • 1991
Tommy Five-Tone

2 Days in the Valley
Movie • 1996
Dosmo Pizzo

Brooklyn Lobster
Movie • 2005
Frank Giorgio

The Pickle
Movie • 1993
Harry Stone

Off Key
Movie • 2001
Fabrizio Benini

29th Street
Movie • 1991
Frank Pesce Sr.

The Last Request
Movie • 2006
Pop

Fingers
Movie • 1978
Butch

The Protector
Movie • 1985
Danny Garoni

Two Much
Movie • 1995
Gene

Once Around
Movie • 1991
Joe Bella

Hide in Plain Sight
Movie • 1980
Sal Carvello

The Pick-up Artist
Movie • 1987
Phil Harper

The Stuff
Movie • 1985
Vickers

A Brooklyn State of Mind
Movie • 1998
Danny Parente

Ruby
Movie • 1992
Jack Ruby

Mistress
Movie • 1992
Carmine Rasso

Deathmask
Movie • 1984
Capt. Mike Grasso

Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
Movie • 2009
Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")

The Cemetery Club
Movie • 1993
Ben Katz

Zeyda and the Hitman
Movie • 2004
Nathan

Old Enough
Movie • 1984
Mr. Bruckner

Hooch
Movie • 1977
Tony

Mambo Café
Movie • 2000
Joey

Daddy
Movie • 1987
Coach Jacobs

Prince of Central Park
Movie • 2000
Noah Cairn

Shocktroop
Movie • 1989
John Cunningham

Blood Feud
Movie • 1983
Randy Powers

Stallone: Frank, That Is
Movie • 2021
Self

Defiance
Movie • 1980
Carmine

White Hot
Movie • 1989
Charlie Buick

Brothers' Destiny
Movie • 1995
Duke

Lieberman in Love
Movie • 1995
Joe Lieberman

Wilbur Falls
Movie • 1998
Philip Devereaux

Power of Attorney
Movie • 1995
Joseph Scassi

Mulberry St.
Movie • 2010
Self

Man on Fire
Movie • 1987
Conti

Alone in the Neon Jungle
Movie • 1988
Chief

Henry & Me
Movie • 2014
Dr. Acosta

Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II
Movie • 1978
Bernie Serino

The Closer
Movie • 1990
Chester Grant

Me and the Kid
Movie • 1993
Harry

Reach Me
Movie • 2014
Father Paul

Night of 100 Stars III
Movie • 1990
Self

Bloodbrothers
Movie • 1978
Artie

The Last Tenant
Movie • 1978
Carl

Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Movie • 1981
Johnson

The Front
Movie • 1976
Danny LaGattuta

The Preppie Murder
Movie • 1989
Mike Sheehan

Making 'Do the Right Thing'
Movie • 1989
Self

The Neighborhood
Movie • 2017
Joseph Donatello

The Third Solution
Movie • 1988
George Sherman

The Hustler of Money
Movie • 1987
Master of Ceremonies

Little Italy
Movie • 2018
Carlo

Gemini
Movie • 1982
Fran Geminiani

Making a Deal with the Devil
Movie • 2019
Mario

The Last Big Save
Movie • 2019
Louis Brown

Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook
Movie • 1997
Narrator

Stiffs
Movie • 2010
Frank Tramontana

18 Shades of Dust
Movie • 1999
Vincent Dianni

Key Exchange
Movie • 1985
Carabello

Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family
Movie • 2006
Self

A Question of Honor
Movie • 1982
Martelli

Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
Movie • 1997
Mr. Rathbone

The Godmothers
Movie • 1973
(uncredited)

Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
Movie • 1990
Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")

Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
Movie • 1990
Self

Bang the Drum Slowly
Movie • 1973
Horse

Building 'Jacob's Ladder'
Movie • 1990
Self

One Moment
Movie • 2021
Joe McGuinness

Rabbit Ears - Pinocchio
Movie • 1991
Narrator (voice)

Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience
Movie • 2014
self

Tales from the Darkside
TV • 1984
Tommy Vale

Kojak
TV • 1973
Matty

Lady Blue
TV • 1985
Lt. Terry McNichols

Dellaventura
TV • 1997
Anthony Dellaventura

ABC Afterschool Special
TV • 1972
Dominic Ginetti

Nurse
TV • 1981
Gene Halley

The Andros Targets
TV • 1977
Lt. Phil Lombardi

Basketball: A Love Story
TV • 2018
Self (archive footage)

The Last Don
TV • 1997
Don Domenico Clericuzio

Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Host

Blood Feud
TV • 1983
Randy Powers

The Last Don II
TV • 1998
Don Domenico Clericuzio

Night Heat
TV • 1985

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
TV • 1993
Self - Guest

The Rat Pack
TV • 1999
Narrator (voice)

Difficult People
TV • 2015
Danny Aiello (voice)

On Our Own
TV • 1977
Skip Mazarelli

Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)