Gianni Russo movies

December 12, 1943 (age 82) Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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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

His titles like The Godfather, Super Mario Bros., and Any Given Sunday - his biggest roles first. Last updated: October 5, 2026

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    The Godfather
    1972March 1972 by Francis Ford Coppola
    Supporting as Carlo Rizzi
    Supporting as Carlo Rizzi
    8.47 Amazing-- 23.7k ratings
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    Super Mario Bros.
    1993May 1993 by Rocky Morton
    Minor role as Scapelli
    Minor role as Scapelli
    4.23 Mediocre- 1,509 ratings
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    Any Given Sunday
    1999December 1999 by Oliver Stone
    Minor role as Christina's Advisor
    Minor role as Christina's Advisor
    6.35 Good- 1,878 ratings
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    Striptease
    1996June 1996 by Andrew Bergman
    Minor role as Willy Rojo
    Minor role as Willy Rojo
    5.21 Okay-- 1,210 ratings
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    After the Sunset
    2004November 2004 by Brett Ratner
    Minor role as Clippers Fan
    Minor role as Clippers Fan
    5.78 Okay+ 899 ratings
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    The Freshman
    1990July 1990 by Andrew Bergman
    Minor role as Maitre D’ Gourmet Club
    Minor role as Maitre D’ Gourmet Club
    5.93 Okay++ 316 ratings
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    Laserblast
    1978March 1978 by Michael Rae
    Starring as Tony Craig
    Starring as Tony Craig
    5.03 Okay-- 117 ratings
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    Chances Are
    1989March 1989 by Emile Ardolino
    Minor role as Anthony Bonino
    Minor role as Anthony Bonino
    6.11 Good-- 287 ratings
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    Another You
    1991July 1991 by Maurice Phillips
    Minor role as Carlos
    Minor role as Carlos
    5.71 Okay+ 110 ratings
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    Harvard Man
    2001August 2001 by James Toback
    Supporting as Andrew Bandolini
    Supporting as Andrew Bandolini
    5.74 Okay+ <100 ratings
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    Con Man
    2018March 2018 by Bruce Caulk
    Supporting as Derek Lewis
    Supporting as Derek Lewis
    5.90 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Side Out
    1990March 1990 by Peter Israelson
    Minor role as Dick Sydney
    Minor role as Dick Sydney
    5.89 Okay+ <100 ratings
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    Goodnight, My Love
    1972October 1972 by Peter Hyams
    Supporting as Michael Tarlow
    Supporting as Michael Tarlow
    Needs more reviews
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    Lepke
    1975May 1975 by Menahem Golan
    Supporting as Albert Anastasia
    Supporting as Albert Anastasia
    Needs more reviews
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    Mulberry St.
    2010July 2010 by Abel Ferrara
    Supporting as Self
    Supporting as Self
    Needs more reviews
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    Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
    1991September 1991 by Christian I. Nyby II
    Minor role as Marco Sabatini
    Minor role as Marco Sabatini
    6.10 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    The Slight Italian
    1975January 1975 by Marino Girolami
    Starring as Salvatore Mannino (as Luis Vito Russo)
    Starring as Salvatore Mannino (as Luis Vito Russo)
    Needs more reviews
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    The Bait
    1973March 1973 by Leonard Horn
    Supporting as Gianni Ruggeri
    Supporting as Gianni Ruggeri
    Needs more reviews
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    Kill Shot
    1995April 1995 by Nelson McCormick
    Minor role as Jake Mondello
    Minor role as Jake Mondello
    Needs more reviews
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    Crossing Paths
    1998March 1998 by Adam Kreutner
    Supporting as Howard Thomas
    Supporting as Howard Thomas
    Needs more reviews
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    The Four Deuces
    1975July 1975 by William H. Bushnell
    Supporting as Chip Morono - the 'Deuce of Clubs'
    Supporting as Chip Morono - the 'Deuce of Clubs'
    Needs more reviews
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    The Great Pretender
    1991April 1991 by Gus Trikonis
    Minor role as Davey Desapio
    Minor role as Davey Desapio
    Needs more reviews
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    Send No Flowers
    2013April 2013 by Fred Carpenter
    Starring as Johnny Pisano
    Starring as Johnny Pisano
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
Marlon Brando 2 titles
Sean Young 1 title
Armand Assante 2 titles
Al Pacino 2 titles
Jack Palance 1 title
Tony Curtis 1 title
Neal McDonough 1 title
Talia Shire 2 titles
Sarah Michelle Gellar 1 title
Danny Aiello 1 title
James Caan 2 titles
Bob Hoskins 1 title
Bruce Greenwood 1 title
Ving Rhames 2 titles
Adrian Grenier 1 title
Richard Pryor 1 title
Keenan Wynn 1 title
Cybill Shepherd 1 title
Elisabeth Röhm 1 title
Michael Nouri 1 title
John Neville 1 title
Martin Kove 1 title
Joey Lauren Adams 1 title
Richard S. Castellano 1 title