Danny Aiello
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 20, 1933
- Died
- December 12, 2019
- Birthplace
- 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).
Filmography
Once Upon a Time in Jersey 2026
Actor
One Moment 2021
as Joe McGuinness
Stallone: Frank, That Is 2021
as Self
Making a Deal with the Devil 2019
as Mario
The Last Big Save 2019
as Louis Brown
Little Italy 2018
as Carlo
The Neighborhood 2017
as Joseph Donatello
Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience 2014
as self
Henry & Me 2014
as Dr. Acosta (voice)
Reach Me 2014
as Father Paul
Mulberry St. 2010
as Self
Stiffs 2010
as Frank Tramontana
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection 2009
as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
The Last Request 2006
as Pop
Lucky Number Slevin 2006
as Roth
Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family 2006
as Self
Brooklyn Lobster 2005
as Frank Giorgio
Zeyda and the Hitman 2004
as Nathan
Mail Order Bride 2003
as Tony Santini
Off Key 2001
as Fabrizio Benini
Prince of Central Park 2000
as Noah Cairn
Dinner Rush 2000
as Louis Cropa
Mambo Café 2000
as Joey
18 Shades of Dust 1999
as Vincent Dianni
Wilbur Falls 1998
as Philip Devereaux
A Brooklyn State of Mind 1998
as Danny Parente
Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook 1997
as Narrator
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis 1997
as Mr. Rathbone
Mojave Moon 1996
as Al
2 Days in the Valley 1996
as Dosmo Pizzo
City Hall 1996
as Frank Anselmo
Two Much 1995
as Gene
Power of Attorney 1995
as Joseph Scassi
Lieberman in Love 1995
as Joe Lieberman
Brothers' Destiny 1995
as Duke
Prêt-à-Porter 1994
as Major Hamilton
Léon: The Professional 1994
as Old Tony
Me and the Kid 1993
as Harry
The Pickle 1993
as Harry Stone
The Cemetery Club 1993
as Ben Katz
Mistress 1992
as Carmine Rasso
Ruby 1992
as Jack Ruby
29th Street 1991
as Frank Pesce Sr.
- Rabbit Ears - Pinocchio
Rabbit Ears - Pinocchio 1991
as Narrator (voice)
Hudson Hawk 1991
as Tommy Five-Tone
Once Around 1991
as Joe Bella
Building 'Jacob's Ladder' 1990
as Self
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection 1990
as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Jacob's Ladder 1990
as Louis
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed 1990
as Self
Night of 100 Stars III 1990
as Self
The Closer 1990
as Chester Grant
Harlem Nights 1989
as Phil Cantone
- Making 'Do the Right Thing'
Making 'Do the Right Thing' 1989
as Self
The Preppie Murder 1989
as Mike Sheehan
Do the Right Thing 1989
as Sal
Shocktroop 1989
as John Cunningham
White Hot 1989
as Charlie Buick
The January Man 1989
as Captain Vincent Alcoa
The Third Solution 1988
as George Sherman
Alone in the Neon Jungle 1988
as Chief
Moonstruck 1987
as Mr. Johnny Cammareri
The Pick-up Artist 1987
as Phil Harper
Man on Fire 1987
as Conti
Daddy 1987
as Coach Jacobs
The Hustler of Money 1987
as Master of Ceremonies
U.S. Marshals: Waco & Rhinehart 1987
Executive Producer
Radio Days 1987
as Rocco
Key Exchange 1985
as Carabello
The Protector 1985
as Danny Garoni
The Stuff 1985
as Vickers
The Purple Rose of Cairo 1985
as Monk
Deathmask 1984
as Capt. Mike Grasso
Old Enough 1984
as Mr. Bruckner
Once Upon a Time in America 1984
as Police Chief Aiello
Blood Feud 1983
as Randy Powers
A Question of Honor 1982
as Martelli
Gemini 1982
as Fran Geminiani
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash 1981
as Johnson
Fort Apache, the Bronx 1981
as Morgan
Hide in Plain Sight 1980
as Sal Carvello
Defiance 1980
as Carmine
Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II 1978
as Bernie Serino
Bloodbrothers 1978
as Artie
The Last Tenant 1978
as Carl
Fingers 1978
as Butch
Hooch 1977
as Tony
The Front 1976
as Danny LaGattuta
The Godfather Part II 1974
as Tony Rosato
The Godmothers 1973
as (uncredited)
Bang the Drum Slowly 1973
as Horse
Credits from TMDB.