Gianni Russo
Biography
With a singularly nebulous background, which, by his account, included stints as a Las Vegas nightclub emcee, radio personality, and jewelry tycoon, and comparatively little acting experience, Gianni Russo won the role of Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather (1972) on the basis of his screen test. Since then, Russo has remained busy as an actor, mostly playing assorted "wiseguys" and Mafia types. He was appeared again with Marlon Brando in a small role in The Freshman (1990) in which Brando parodied his Don Corleone role to good effect. IMDb Mini Biography By: Bob Sorrentino
Filmography
Con Man
2018
as Derek Lewis
Send No Flowers
2013
as Johnny Pisano
Mulberry St.
2010
as Self
After the Sunset
2004
as Clippers Fan
Seabiscuit
2003
as Alberto Gianini
Red Dragon
2002
as Newsie
Rush Hour 2
2001
as Red Dragon Pit Boss
Harvard Man
2001
as Andrew Bandolini
3000 Miles to Graceland
2001
as Money Cart Guard
- No poster
Rope Art
2000
The Family Man
2000
as Nick
Any Given Sunday
1999
as Christina's Advisor
- No poster
Crossing Paths
1998
as Howard Thomas
Striptease
1996
as Willy Rojo
Kill Shot
1995
as Jake Mondello
Super Mario Bros.
1993
as Scapelli
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
1992
as Carlo Rizzi
Stay Tuned
1992
as Guido
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
1991
as Marco Sabatini
Another You
1991
as Carlos
- No poster
Silverfox
1991
as Klaus Gerhardt
The Great Pretender
1991
as Davey Desapio
Out for Justice
1991
as Sammy
The Freshman
1990
as Maitre D’ Gourmet Club