Danny Aiello
Acting
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).
Born: June 20, 1933
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
The Immaculate Collection is the first commercially released greatest videos compilation by singer Madonna. Released on November 13, 1990 to accompany the audio CD, it contained hits spanning 1983-1990. The collection won "Best Long Form Video" category at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. Includes the following videos: 1. Lucky Star 2. Borderline 3. Like a Virgin 4. Material Girl 5. Papa Don't Preach 6. Open Your Heart 7. La Isla Bonita 8. Like a Prayer 9. Express Yourself 10. Cherish 11. Oh Father 12. Vogue 13. Vogue (1990 MTV Awards Show Performance)
The Godfather Part II
In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
Celebration: The Video Collection is a greatest videos DVD compilation by American singer-songwriter Madonna. Released by Warner Bros. Records on September 29, 2009, the release accompanied the greatest hits Celebration. The collection follows on from her other greatest videos compilations The Immaculate Collection (1990) and The Video Collection 93:99 (1999).
Once Upon a Time in America
A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life.
Léon: The Professional
Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.
Do the Right Thing
Salvatore "Sal" Fragione is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset when he sees that the pizzeria's Wall of Fame exhibits only Italian actors. Buggin' Out believes a pizzeria in a black neighborhood should showcase black actors, but Sal disagrees. The wall becomes a symbol of racism and hate to Buggin' Out and to other people in the neighborhood, and tensions rise.
The Hustler of Money
A veteran bowling hustler tries to teach a young hotshot the finer points of playing the game for money.
Lucky Number Slevin
Slevin is mistakenly put in the middle of a personal war between the city’s biggest criminal bosses. Under constant watch, Slevin must try not to get killed by an infamous assassin and come up with an idea of how to get out of his current dilemma.
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mundane reality is the movie theatre. After losing her job, Cecilia goes to see 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' in hopes of raising her spirits, where she watches dashing archaeologist Tom Baxter time and again.
Jacob's Ladder
After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness.
Filmography
as Joe McGuinness
as Self
as Mario
as Louis Brown
as Self (archive footage)
as Carlo
as Joseph Donatello
as Danny Aiello (voice)
as Dr. Acosta
as Father Paul
as Self
as Frank Tramontana
as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
as Pop
as Roth
as Frank Giorgio
as Nathan
as Tony Santini
as Fabrizio Benini
as Noah Cairn
as Louis Cropa
as Joey
as Vincent Dianni
as Narrator (voice)
as Philip Devereaux
as Don Domenico Clericuzio
as Danny Parente
as Anthony Dellaventura
as Don Domenico Clericuzio
as Mr. Rathbone
as Al
as Dosmo Pizzo
as Frank Anselmo
as Gene
as Joseph Scassi
as Joe Lieberman
as Duke
as Major Hamilton
as Tony
as Harry
as Self - Guest
as Harry Stone
as Ben Katz
as Carmine Rasso
as Jack Ruby
as Frank Pesce Sr.
as Tommy Five-Tone
as Joe Bella
as Self
as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
as Louis
as Self
as Self
as Chester Grant
as Phil Cantone
as Mike Sheehan
as Sal
as John Cunningham
as Charlie Buick
as Captain Vincent Alcoa
as George Sherman
as Chief
as Mr. Johnny Cammareri
as Phil Harper
as Conti
as Coach Jacobs
as Master of Ceremonies
as Rocco
as Lt. Terry McNichols
as Carabello
as Danny Garoni
as Vickers
as Monk
as Capt. Mike Grasso
as Tommy Vale
as Mr. Bruckner
as Police Chief Vincent Aiello
as Randy Powers
as Randy Powers
as Martelli
as Fran Geminiani
as Johnson
as Gene Halley
as Morgan
as Sal Carvello
as Carmine
as Bernie Serino
as Artie
as Carl
as Butch
as Skip Mazarelli
as Tony
as Lt. Phil Lombardi
as Danny LaGattuta
as Self - Host
as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
as Tony Rosato
as (uncredited)
as Matty
as Horse
as Dominic Ginetti