The Godfather, Part II
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Manhattan, New York, U.S. Occupation. Actor. Years active. 1972–present. Website. giannirusso .com. 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 best known for playing Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather (1972) and its sequel. He also appeared in Rush Hour 2, The Family Man, and The Hollywood Godfather Podcast.
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Mar 15, 2019 · Gianni Russo, who played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather, shares his wild story of growing up in the mob and working with Hollywood legends. He reveals how he got the role, how he survived a hit by Pablo Escobar, and what he learned from Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando.
Apr 10, 2017 · Godfather. actor reveals James Caan feud. Gianni Russo says he fought with Caan on the set of the classic film. By. Joey Nolfi. Published on April 10, 2017 05:18PM EDT. Sonny Corleone (James...
- Joey Nolfi
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Gianni Russo. Actor: 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.
- December 12, 1943
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. In the novel and film. Described in the novel as "a punk, sore at the world", Rizzi was born in Nevada and moved to New York City following trouble with the law.
Gianni Russo: Carlo Rizzi. Showing all 16 items. Jump to: Photos (12) Quotes (4) Photos. Quotes. [Sunday dinner at the Corleone home...] Sonny : Niggers havin' a real good time up in Harlem... Carlo Rizzi : I knew that was going to happen as soon as they tasted the big money. Connie : Papa never talked about business in front of the kids.
