Danny Aiello

June 20, 1933 - December 12, 2019 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Daniel Louis Aiello Jr. (June 20, 1933 – December 12, 2019) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films, including The Godfather Part II (1974), The Front (1976), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Moonstruck (1987), Harlem Nights (1989), Hudson Hawk (1991), Ruby (1992), Léon: The Professional (1994), 2 Days in the Valley (1996), Dinner Rush (2000), and Lucky Number Slevin (2006). He had a pivotal role in the Spike Lee film Do the Right Thing (1989) as Salvatore "Sal" Frangione, earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also played Don Domenico Clericuzio in the miniseries The Last Don (1997).

His titles like Léon: The Professional, Once Upon a Time in America, and Do the Right Thing - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 21, 2026

Watched: 0/74

Weighted avg: 7.42 /10

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Léon: The Professional

1994September 1994 by Luc Besson

Supporting as Old Tony

Supporting as Old Tony

8.03 Excellent+
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Once Upon a Time in America

1984May 1984 by Sergio Leone

Supporting as Police Chief Aiello

Supporting as Police Chief Aiello

8.14 Excellent++
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3

Do the Right Thing

1989June 1989 by Spike Lee

Lead role as Sal

Lead role as Sal

7.44 Excellent--
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4

Lucky Number Slevin

2006February 2006 by Paul McGuigan

Minor role as Roth

Minor role as Roth

7.10 Good++
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5

Jacob's Ladder

1990November 1990 by Adrian Lyne

Starring as Louis

Starring as Louis

7.01 Good++
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6

Hudson Hawk

1991May 1991 by Michael Lehmann

Starring as Tommy Five-Tone

Starring as Tommy Five-Tone

5.21 Okay--
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The Purple Rose of Cairo

1985March 1985 by Woody Allen

Starring as Monk

Starring as Monk

6.97 Good+
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8

Radio Days

1987January 1987 by Woody Allen

Lead role as Rocco

Lead role as Rocco

6.59 Good
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9

Moonstruck

1987December 1987 by Norman Jewison

Supporting as Mr. Johnny Cammareri

Supporting as Mr. Johnny Cammareri

6.40 Good-
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10

Little Italy

2018August 2018 by Donald Petrie

Supporting as Carlo

Supporting as Carlo

6.14 Good--
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11

2 Days in the Valley

1996September 1996 by John Herzfeld

Lead role as Dosmo Pizzo

Lead role as Dosmo Pizzo

5.74 Okay+
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The Stuff

1985June 1985 by Larry Cohen

Supporting as Vickers

Supporting as Vickers

5.54 Okay
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13

Harlem Nights

1989November 1989 by Eddie Murphy

Supporting as Phil Cantone

Supporting as Phil Cantone

5.56 Okay
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City Hall

1996February 1996 by Harold Becker

Supporting as Frank Anselmo

Supporting as Frank Anselmo

5.56 Okay
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15

The Protector

1985June 1985 by James Glickenhaus

Starring as Danny Garoni

Starring as Danny Garoni

5.51 Okay
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The Pick-up Artist

1987September 1987 by James Toback

Supporting as Phil Harper

Supporting as Phil Harper

5.31 Okay-
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Two Much

1995December 1995 by Fernando Trueba

Supporting as Gene

Supporting as Gene

5.15 Okay--
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Dinner Rush

2000September 2000 by Bob Giraldi

Lead role as Louis Cropa

Lead role as Louis Cropa

6.39 Good-
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The January Man

1989January 1989 by Pat O'Connor

Supporting as Captain Vincent Alcoa

Supporting as Captain Vincent Alcoa

4.80 Mediocre++
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Fort Apache, the Bronx

1981February 1981 by Daniel Petrie

Supporting as Morgan

Supporting as Morgan

6.03 Okay++
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The Last Don

1997 by Joyce Eliason

Lead role as Don Domenico Clericuzio

Lead role as Don Domenico Clericuzio

6.06 Okay++
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Mojave Moon

1996November 1996 by Kevin Dowling

Lead role as Al

Lead role as Al

5.16 Okay--
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The Front

1976September 1976 by Martin Ritt

Minor role as Danny LaGattuta

Minor role as Danny LaGattuta

6.50 Good-
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29th Street

1991November 1991 by George Gallo

Lead role as Frank Pesce Sr.

Lead role as Frank Pesce Sr.

6.23 Good--
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Man on Fire

1987September 1987 by Élie Chouraqui

Supporting as Conti

Supporting as Conti

5.46 Okay
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Once Around

1991January 1991 by Lasse Hallström

Starring as Joe Bella

Starring as Joe Bella

5.79 Okay+
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27

Reach Me

2014March 2014 by John Herzfeld

Minor role as Father Paul

Minor role as Father Paul

5.05 Okay--
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Ruby

1992March 1992 by John Mackenzie

Lead role as Jack Ruby

Lead role as Jack Ruby

5.61 Okay
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Fingers

1978March 1978 by James Toback

Supporting as Butch

Supporting as Butch

5.84 Okay+
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Bang the Drum Slowly

1973August 1973 by John D. Hancock

Minor role as Horse

Minor role as Horse

5.78 Okay+
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Mistress

1992July 1992 by Barry Primus

Supporting as Carmine Rasso

Supporting as Carmine Rasso

5.48 Okay
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The Pickle

1993April 1993 by Paul Mazursky

Lead role as Harry Stone

Lead role as Harry Stone

5.67 Okay
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Defiance

1980March 1980 by John Flynn

Supporting as Carmine

Supporting as Carmine

5.98 Okay++
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Lieberman in Love

1995January 1995 by Christine Lahti

Lead role as Joe Lieberman

Lead role as Joe Lieberman

6.10 Okay++
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35

Prince of Central Park

2000September 2000 by John Leekley

Starring as Noah Cairn

Starring as Noah Cairn

5.64 Okay
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36

Old Enough

1984August 1984 by Marisa Silver

Supporting as Mr. Bruckner

Supporting as Mr. Bruckner

6.00 Okay++
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37

Brooklyn Lobster

2005November 2005 by Kevin Jordan

Lead role as Frank Giorgio

Lead role as Frank Giorgio

Needs more reviews
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38

Mail Order Bride

2003October 2003 by Robert Capelli Jr.

Lead role as Tony Santini

Lead role as Tony Santini

Needs more reviews
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Making 'Do the Right Thing'

1989November 1989 by St. Clair Bourne

Lead role as Self

Lead role as Self

Needs more reviews
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Mulberry St.

2010July 2010 by Abel Ferrara

Lead role as Self

Lead role as Self

Needs more reviews
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The Preppie Murder

1989September 1989 by John Herzfeld

Lead role as Mike Sheehan

Lead role as Mike Sheehan

Needs more reviews
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42

Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis

1997January 1997 by John Henderson

Starring as Mr. Rathbone

Starring as Mr. Rathbone

5.66 Okay
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43

One Moment

2021March 2021 by Deirdre O'Connor

Lead role as Joe McGuinness

Lead role as Joe McGuinness

Needs more reviews
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44

Lady Blue

1985–1986

Starring as Lt. Terry McNichols

Starring as Lt. Terry McNichols

Needs more reviews
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Off Key

2001November 2001 by Manuel Gómez Pereira

Starring as Fabrizio Benini

Starring as Fabrizio Benini

Needs more reviews
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The Last Don II

1998

Supporting as Don Domenico Clericuzio

Supporting as Don Domenico Clericuzio

5.95 Okay++
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Power of Attorney

1995August 1995 by Howard Himelstein

Lead role as Joseph Scassi

Lead role as Joseph Scassi

Needs more reviews
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48

The Cemetery Club

1993February 1993 by Bill Duke

Supporting as Ben Katz

Supporting as Ben Katz

5.82 Okay+
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Wilbur Falls

1998July 1998 by Juliane Glantz

Lead role as Philip Devereaux

Lead role as Philip Devereaux

Needs more reviews
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50

Hide in Plain Sight

1980March 1980 by James Caan

Supporting as Sal Carvello

Supporting as Sal Carvello

5.79 Okay+
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51

Bloodbrothers

1978September 1978 by Robert Mulligan

Minor role as Artie

Minor role as Artie

5.73 Okay+
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52

Alone in the Neon Jungle

1988January 1988 by Georg Stanford Brown

Starring as Chief

Starring as Chief

Needs more reviews
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53

Mambo Café

2000April 2000 by Reuben Gonzalez

Supporting as Joey

Supporting as Joey

5.77 Okay+
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54

Daddy

1987April 1987 by John Herzfeld

Supporting as Coach Jacobs

Supporting as Coach Jacobs

6.17 Good--
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Me and the Kid

1993October 1993 by Dan Curtis

Lead role as Harry

Lead role as Harry

Needs more reviews
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The Closer

1990January 1990 by Dimitri Logothetis

Lead role as Chester Grant

Lead role as Chester Grant

Needs more reviews
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Key Exchange

1985August 1985 by Barnet Kellman

Starring as Carabello

Starring as Carabello

Needs more reviews
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The Last Request

2006May 2006 by John DeBellis

Starring as Pop

Starring as Pop

Needs more reviews
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Henry & Me

2014August 2014 by Barrett Esposito

Supporting as Dr. Acosta

Supporting as Dr. Acosta

5.75 Okay+
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60

Deathmask

1984December 1984 by Richard Friedman

Supporting as Capt. Mike Grasso

Supporting as Capt. Mike Grasso

5.69 Okay+
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61

A Brooklyn State of Mind

1998January 1998 by Frank Rainone

Starring as Danny Parente

Starring as Danny Parente

Needs more reviews
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62

18 Shades of Dust

1999September 1999 by Danny Aiello III

Lead role as Vincent Dianni

Lead role as Vincent Dianni

Needs more reviews
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Stiffs

2010January 2010 by Frank Ciota

Lead role as Frank Tramontana

Lead role as Frank Tramontana

Needs more reviews
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64

Chu Chu and the Philly Flash

1981August 1981 by David Lowell Rich

Supporting as Johnson

Supporting as Johnson

Needs more reviews
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65

The Neighborhood

2017August 2017 by Frank D'Angelo

Starring as Joseph Donatello

Starring as Joseph Donatello

Needs more reviews
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66

The Last Big Save

2019May 2019 by Frank D'Angelo

Starring as Louis Brown

Starring as Louis Brown

Needs more reviews
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67

White Hot

1989February 1989 by Robby Benson

Starring as Charlie Buick

Starring as Charlie Buick

Needs more reviews
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68

Stallone: Frank, That Is

2021January 2021 by Derek Wayne Johnson

Minor role as Self

Minor role as Self

Needs more reviews
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69

The Third Solution

1988April 1988 by Pasquale Squitieri

Starring as George Sherman

Starring as George Sherman

Needs more reviews
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70

Dellaventura

1997–1998 by Richard Di Lello

Lead role as Anthony Dellaventura

Lead role as Anthony Dellaventura

Needs more reviews
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71

The Rat Pack

1999

Lead role as Narrator (voice)

Lead role as Narrator (voice)

Needs more reviews
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72

The Hustler of Money

1987March 1987 by Ben Stiller

Supporting as Master of Ceremonies

Supporting as Master of Ceremonies

Needs more reviews
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73

Blood Feud

1983

Starring as Randy Powers

Starring as Randy Powers

Needs more reviews
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74

Once Upon a Time in Jersey

2026November 2026 by Jon Doscher

Starring

Starring

Needs more reviews