The Godfather, Part II
1974
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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 an American actor who played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather (1972) and other Mafia roles. He also wrote and produced The Hollywood Godfather Podcast and Kill Shot, a TV movie.
- Actor, Writer, Producer
- December 12, 1943
- 2 min
Mar 15, 2019 · Gianni Russo shares his wild story of how he became a mob associate, a Hollywood star, and a survivor of a Colombian hit. Read his memoir Hollywood Godfather and learn about his encounters with Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, and Pablo Escobar.
Gianni Russo is an actor who played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather (1972) and other Mafia roles. He also had a 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...
Learn about the life and career of Gianni Russo, the actor who played Carlo Rizzi in "The Godfather" and other films. Discover his music, wine, and upcoming projects, including a feature film adaptation of his colorful life.
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Learn about Gianni Russo, the actor who played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather, his life, his music, his motivational speaking and his latest projects. Order a signed copy of his new book, Hollywood Godfather, or book a live performance with him.
Apr 16, 2019 · Gianni Russo played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather and worked for Frank Costello. Learn about his life in Hollywood and the Mob at The Mob Museum in April 2019.
