Gianni Russo
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
Known For
Prison Break
2005
Strong Medicine
2000
The Rockford Files
1974
The Rockford Files
1974
The Godfather
1972
Renegade
1992
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Hunter
1984
The Godfather Part II
1974
Kojak
1973
Wiseguy
1987
Filmography
Prison Break
as Smallhouse · 2005
Strong Medicine
· 2000
The Rockford Files
as Johnny Bongard · 1974
The Rockford Files
as Gianni Tedesco · 1974
The Godfather
as Carlo Rizzi · 1972
Renegade
as Don Carmine Bendetti · 1992
Jake and the Fatman
· 1987
Walker, Texas Ranger
as Morris Foley · 1993
Hunter
as Tony Rondino · 1984
The Godfather Part II
as Carlo Rizzi · 1974
Kojak
as Russ Barton · 1973
Wiseguy
· 1987
Rush Hour 2
as Red Dragon Pit Boss · 2001
Toma
· 1973
The Family Man
as Nick · 2000
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
as Carlo Rizzi (uncredited) · 1977
Any Given Sunday
as Christina's Advisor · 1999
Out for Justice
as Sammy · 1991
Striptease
as Willy Rojo · 1996
Hardball
· 1989
After the Sunset
as Clippers Fan · 2004
The Hat Squad
as Fortunata · 1992
Super Mario Bros.
as Scapelli · 1993
Pacific Palisades
as Frank Nichols · 1997
3000 Miles to Graceland
as Money Cart Guard · 2001
Seabiscuit
as Alberto Gianini · 2003
The Freshman
as Maitre D’ Gourmet Club · 1990
Chances Are
as Anthony Bonino · 1989
Stay Tuned
as Guido · 1992
Max Monroe: Loose Cannon
as Ray Dominick · 1990
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
as Carlo Rizzi · 1992
Another You
as Carlos · 1991
Red Dragon
as Newsie · 2002
Winter Kills
as Co-Pilot · 1979
Harvard Man
as Andrew Bandolini · 2001
Con Man
as Derek Lewis · 2018
Side Out
as Dick Sydney · 1990
Wiseguy: Pilot
as David 'Dave' Steelgrave · 1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
as Marco Sabatini · 1991
Laserblast
as Tony Craig · 1978
The Bait
as Gianni Ruggeri · 1973
Silverfox
as Klaus Gerhardt · 1991
The Four Deuces
as Chip Morono - the 'Deuce of Clubs' · 1975
Lepke
as Albert Anastasia · 1975
Send No Flowers
as Johnny Pisano · 2013
The Great Pretender
as Davey Desapio · 1991
Goodnight, My Love
as Michael Tarlow · 1972
Rope Art
· 2000
Kill Shot
as Jake Mondello · 1995
Mulberry St.
as Self · 2010
Crossing Paths
as Howard Thomas · 1998
The Slight
as Salvatore Mannino (as Luis Vito Russo) · 1975