The Godfather, Part II
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Gianni Vito Russo (born December 12, 1943) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Carlo Rizzi in the 1972 film The Godfather.
Gianni Russo is an American actor who played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather (1972) and its sequels. He also appeared in Rush Hour 2, Red Dragon, The Family Man and other films and TV shows.
- January 1, 1
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- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Mar 15, 2019 · Gianni Russo shares his wild story of being a mob associate, a Las Vegas club owner, and a star in the iconic mafia movie. He reveals how he got the role, how he survived a hit by Pablo Escobar, and how he became an inspiration for Italian Americans.
Gianni Russo is an actor who played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather (1972). He also had a 12-year relationship with Dionne Warwick and a crush on Victoria Gotti.
- December 12, 1943
- Acting career
- Music
- Early life
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GIANNI RUSSO has made a career of playing tough guys. Although remembered most for his portrayal of Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather, his first acting job, his career has spanned over 40 films including such hits as The Freshman, Rush Hour, Any Given Sunday and Sea Biscuit as well as television roles in Kojak, The Rockford Files and Prison Break. And m...
Russo believes its his crooning that separates him from the mob of other on-screen wise guys. His debut CD Reflections paid homage to such legendary singers as Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. These icons inspired him both personally and professionally. The CD, which is available on iTunes and Amazon.com contains a bonus track where Russo reminisces ...
Born in Manhattan and raised in Little Italy and Staten Island, Russo overcame polio as a child to start his first business at the tender age of twelve, selling pens and erasers on the street corners. At eighteen Russo made his first trip to Miami, where he began to dabble in show-business, working in nightclubs and hotspots before deciding to purs...
Gianni Russo is best known for his role as Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather. He is also a singer, a wine maker and a subject of a biopic by Brett Ratner. Learn more about his life, career and projects on his official website.
Jul 9, 2022 · Actor Gianni Russo, who played Carlo Rizzi in “The Godfather,” said that once filming on the cinema classic wrapped, he had no contact with James Caan — until the late actor wanted a...
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Learn about Gianni Russo, the actor who played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather, and his life in movies, music, and motivational speaking. Order his new book, Hollywood Godfather, and enjoy his live performances, rapography, and appearances.
