Gianni Russo
Actor
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
As Director
Filmography
The Godfather
as Carlo Rizzi 1972
The Godfather Part II
as Carlo Rizzi 1974
Red Dragon
as Newsie 2002
Rush Hour 2
as Red Dragon Pit Boss 2001
The Family Man
as Nick 2000
Any Given Sunday
as Christina's Advisor 1999
Super Mario Bros.
as Scapelli 1993
Striptease
as Willy Rojo 1996
Seabiscuit
as Alberto Gianini 2003
After the Sunset
as Clippers Fan 2004
3000 Miles to Graceland
as Money Cart Guard 2001
Out for Justice
as Sammy 1991
The Freshman
as Maitre Dā Gourmet Club 1990
Chances Are
as Anthony Bonino 1989
Stay Tuned
as Guido 1992
Laserblast
as Tony Craig 1978
Another You
as Carlos 1991