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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.
With a singularly nebulous background, which, by his account, included stints as a Las Vegas nightclub emcee, radio personality and jewelry tycoon, and with comparatively little acting experience, Gianni Russo won the role of Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather (1972) on the basis of his screen test.
Apr 10, 2017 · Actor Gianni Russo—who portrayed the ill-fated, abusive husband of the only Corleone daughter—says his relationship with Caan had frayed as filming commenced, though their tension came to a...
Mar 15, 2019 · March 15, 2019, 3:53pm. Photos of Gianni Russo courtesy TK. In 1988, a gangster from the Medellin Cartel was harassing a woman at State Street, a Las Vegas club and casino owned by actor...
With a singularly nebulous background, which, by his account, included stints as a Las Vegas nightclub emcee, radio personality and jewelry tycoon, and with comparatively little acting experience, Gianni Russo won the role of Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather (1972) on the basis of his screen test.
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Oct 3, 2022 · Russo had paid for his own screen test in order to land a role in “The Godfather,” but Paramount Pictures told him that only name actors would be cast.
Apr 10, 2018 · Actor-singer Gianni Russo, who played Carlo Rizzo in "The Godfather," is interviewed by cable TV host Skip E. Lowe in this 1993 program.
Carlo Rizzi is a fictional character in Mario Puzo's 1969 novel The Godfather. In the 1972 film adaptation, he was portrayed by Gianni Russo.
Oct 10, 2023 · In this exclusive sitdown, Gianni Russo, renowned for his role as Carlo Rizzi in 'The Godfather,' reflects on what makes the iconic film truly special.
