Gianni Russo
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 12, 1943
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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
Filmography
7 anniversari 2026
Producer
Ennio 2022
Producer
Con Man 2018
as Derek Lewis
Send No Flowers 2013
as Johnny Pisano
Mulberry St. 2010
as Self
After the Sunset 2004
as Clippers Fan
Seabiscuit 2003
as Alberto Gianini
Forbidden Grass 2002
Director
Red Dragon 2002
as Newsie
Rosy-Fingered Dawn: A Film on Terrence Malick 2002
Editor
Rush Hour 2 2001
as Red Dragon Pit Boss
Harvard Man 2001
as Andrew Bandolini
3000 Miles to Graceland 2001
as Money Cart Guard
The Family Man 2000
as Nick
- Rope Art
Rope Art 2000
Actor
Any Given Sunday 1999
as Christina's Advisor
- Crossing Paths
Crossing Paths 1998
as Howard Thomas
Striptease 1996
as Willy Rojo
Kill Shot 1995
as Jake Mondello, Writer
Super Mario Bros. 1993
as Scapelli
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 1992
as Carlo Rizzi
Stay Tuned 1992
as Guido
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion 1991
as Marco Sabatini
Another You 1991
as Carlos
- Silverfox
Silverfox 1991
as Klaus Gerhardt
The Great Pretender 1991
as Davey Desapio
Out for Justice 1991
as Sammy
The Freshman 1990
as Maitre D’ Gourmet Club
Side Out 1990
as Dick Sydney
Chances Are 1989
as Anthony Bonino
Wiseguy: Pilot 1987
as David 'Dave' Steelgrave
Winter Kills 1979
as Co-Pilot
Laserblast 1978
as Tony Craig
The Four Deuces 1975
as Chip Morono - the 'Deuce of Clubs'
Lepke 1975
as Albert Anastasia
The Slight 1975
as Salvatore Mannino (as Luis Vito Russo)
The Godfather Part II 1974
as Carlo Rizzi
The Bait 1973
as Gianni Ruggeri
Goodnight, My Love 1972
as Michael Tarlow
The Godfather 1972
as Carlo Rizzi
Credits from TMDB.