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Danny Aiello

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Sold newspapers and shined shoes at Grand Central Station in his youth. See more trivia »

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Daniel Louis Aiello Jr.
in New York City, New York, USA
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2013 Dolly Baby (pre-production)
Tony Lanza
 
2013 Anyone's Son (pre-production)
 
???? Flicker Box (pre-production)
Vince Avellino
 
2013 Henry & Me (post-production)
Dr. Acosta (voice)
 
2013 Reach Me (post-production)
Father Paul
 
2011 Capone: The Rehearsal (short)
 
2010/I Stiffs
Frank Tramontana
 
2009 Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (video)
Father (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
 
2006 A Broken Sole
The Shoemaker
 
2006/I The Last Request
Pop
 
2006 Lucky Number Slevin
Roth
 
2005 Brooklyn Lobster
Frank Giorgio
 
2005 The Fool (short)
Voice of the Dummy
 
2004 Zeyda and the Hitman
Nathan
 
2003 Mail Order Bride
Tony Santini
 
2001 Off Key
Fabrizio Bernini
 
2001 18 Shades of Dust
Vincent Dianni
 
2000 Prince of Central Park
Noah Cairn
 
2000 Dinner Rush
Louis Cropa
 
2000 Mambo Café
Joey
 
1998 Wilbur Falls
Phillip Devereaux
 
1998 The Last Don II (TV mini-series)
Don Domenico Clericuzio
 
1998 A Brooklyn State of Mind
Danny Parente
 
1997-1998 Dellaventura (TV series)
Anthony Dellaventura / Dellaventura
– The Human Factor (1998) … Anthony Dellaventura
– Made in America (1998) … Anthony Dellaventura
– David & Goliath (1998) … Anthony Dellaventura
– The Biggest Miracle (1997) … Anthony Dellaventura
– Dreamers (1997) … Anthony Dellaventura
See all 14 episodes »
 
1997 Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
Mr. Rathbone
 
1997 The Last Don (TV mini-series)
Don Domenico Clericuzio
 
1996 Mojave Moon
Al
 
1996 2 Days in the Valley
Dosmo Pizzo
 
1996 City Hall
Frank Anselmo
 
1995 Two Much
Gene
 
1995 Power of Attorney (video)
Joseph Scassi
 
1995 Brothers' Destiny (TV movie)
Duke
 
1995 Lieberman in Love (short)
Joe Lieberman
 
1994 Prêt-à-Porter
Major Hamilton
 
1994 Léon: The Professional
Tony
 
1994 Save the Rabbits (short)
Ronnie
 
1993 Me and the Kid
Harry
 
1993 The Pickle
Harry Stone
 
1993 The Cemetery Club
Ben Katz
 
1992 Mistress
Carmine Rasso
 
1992 Ruby
Jack Ruby
 
1991 29th Street
Frank Pesce, Sr.
 
1991 Hudson Hawk
Tommy Five-Tone
 
1991 Once Around
Joe Bella
 
1990 The Closer
Chester Grant
 
1990 Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (video)
Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
 
1990/I Jacob's Ladder
Louis
 
1990 Shocktroop
John Cunningham
 
1990 He Ain't Heavy (short)
 
1989 Harlem Nights
Phil Cantone
 
1989 The Preppie Murder (TV movie)
Det. Mike Sheehan
 
1989 Do the Right Thing
Salvatore 'Sal' Fragione
 
1989 White Hot
Charlie Buick
 
1989 The January Man
Captain Vincent Alcoa
 
1988 The Third Solution
George Sherman
 
1988 Alone in the Neon Jungle (TV movie)
Chief
 
1987 Moonstruck
Mr. Johnny Cammareri
 
1987 The Pick-up Artist
Phil Harper
 
1987 Night Heat (TV series)
Frankie D.
– Comeback (1987) … Frankie D.
 
1987 Man on Fire
Conti
 
1987 Daddy (TV movie)
Coach Jacobs
 
1987 The Hustler of Money (TV short)
Master of Ceremonies
 
1987 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Master of Ceremonies
– Charlton Heston/Wynton Marsalis (1987) … Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
 
1987 Radio Days
Rocco
 
1985-1986 Lady Blue (TV series)
Lt. Terry McNichols
– Maximum Force (1986) … Lt. Terry McNichols
– Sylvie (1986) … Lt. Terry McNichols
– Scorpio's Sting (1986) … Lt. Terry McNichols
– Willow's Cowboy (1986) … Lt. Terry McNichols
– Death Grip (1985) … Lt. Terry McNichols
See all 14 episodes »
 
1985 Key Exchange
Carabello
 
1985 The Protector
Danny Garoni
 
1985 The Stuff
Vickers
 
1985 The Lucie Arnaz Show (TV series)
– Good Sports (1985)
 
1985 Lady Blue (TV movie)
Lt. Terry McNichols
 
1985 The Purple Rose of Cairo
Monk
 
1984 Tales from the Darkside (TV series)
Tommy Vale
– The Odds (1984) … Tommy Vale
 
1984 Old Enough
Mr. Bruckner
 
1984 Once Upon a Time in America
Police Chief Vincent Aiello
 
1984 Broadway Danny Rose (uncredited)
 
1984 Death Mask
Capt. Mike Grasso
 
1983 3-2-1 Contact (TV series)
Florist
– Babies: Growth and Development (1983) … Florist
 
1983 Blood Feud (TV movie)
Randy Powers
 
1982 A Question of Honor (TV movie)
Martelli
 
1982 Nurse (TV series)
Gene Halley
– Hands of Gold (1982) … Gene Halley
 
1980-1982 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Dominic Ginetti / Frank Caruso
– The Unforgivable Secret (1982) … Frank Caruso
– A Family of Strangers (1980) … Dominic Ginetti
 
1982 Gemini (TV movie)
Fran
 
1981 Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Johnson
 
1981 Fort Apache the Bronx
Morgan
 
1980 Hide in Plain Sight
Sal Carvello
 
1980 Defiance
Carmine
 
1978 Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II (TV movie)
Bernie Serino
 
1978 Bloodbrothers
Artie
 
1978 The Last Tenant (TV movie)
Carl
 
1978 On Our Own (TV series)
Skip Mazarelli
– Add Two Children and Stir: Part 2 (1978) … Skip Mazarelli
– Add Two Children and Stir: Part 1 (1978) … Skip Mazarelli
 
1978 Fingers
Butch
 
1977 The Godfather: A Novel for Television (TV mini-series)
Tony Rosato
 
1977 Hooch
 
1977 The Andros Targets (TV series)
Lt. Phil Lombardi / Phil Lombardi
– The Deadly Silence (1977) … Lt. Phil Lombardi
– The Beast of Athens (1977) … Lt. Phil Lombardi
– The Treatment Succeeded But the Patient Died (1977) … Phil Lombardi
 
1976 Kojak (TV series)
Matty
– Black Thorn (1976) … Matty
 
1976 The Front
Danny LaGattuta
 
1974 The Godfather: Part II
Tony Rosato
 
1973 Bang the Drum Slowly
Horse
 
1973 The Godmothers (uncredited)
 
Show ShowProducer (5 titles)
2013 Anyone's Son (co-executive producer) (pre-production)
 
2011 Capone: The Rehearsal (short) (producer)
 
2004 UnConventional (documentary) (executive producer)
 
2003 Shorty (documentary) (executive producer)
 
1997-1998 Dellaventura (TV series) (executive producer - 14 episodes)
– The Human Factor (1998) (executive producer)
– Made in America (1998) (executive producer)
– David & Goliath (1998) (executive producer)
– The Biggest Miracle (1997) (executive producer)
– Dreamers (1997) (executive producer)
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Show ShowSoundtrack (5 titles)
2008 That's Amore!: Italian-American Favorites (TV movie) (performer: "Some of These Days" - uncredited)
 
2000 Mambo Café (performer: "Give My Regards to Broadway", "Some of These Days")
 
1996 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
– Danny Aiello/Coolio (1996) (performer: "Chubby Clementine")
 
1991 Once Around (performer: "Fly Me to the Moon", "Glory of Love", "Mama")
 
1987 Night Heat (TV series)
– Comeback (1987) (performer: "Whatever It Takes", "We're Just Getting Started")
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1994 Save the Rabbits (short)
 
Show ShowSelf (45 titles)
2011 When Pop Culture Saved America: A 9-11 Story (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Talk Stoop with Cat Greenleaf (TV series)
Himself
– Do the Right Thing (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Italy's Forgotten Earthquake (documentary)
Narrator (voice)
 
2011 All Night with Joey Reynolds (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.44 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.6 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 Mulberry St. (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (TV series)
Himself - Celebrity Question Presenter
– Episode #8.165 (2010) … Himself - Celebrity Question Presenter
– Million Dollar Movie Week 4 (2010) … Himself - Celebrity Question Presenter
 
2010 One Man Show Off (documentary)
Narrator
 
2010 Just Laugh! (documentary)
Himself
 
2009 American Psych Ward (documentary)
Himself
 
2008 That's Amore!: Italian-American Favorites (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
2008 A Man Among Giants (documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Harry: A Communication Breakdown (documentary)
Narrator
 
2006 Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family (video short)
Himself
 
2004 Good Day Live (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 July 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Dinner for Five (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.10 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 May 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 Last Laugh (TV movie)
Himself
 
2001 Cannes: Through the Eyes of the Hunter (documentary short)
Himself
 
2000 Comedy Central Presents: The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Rob Reiner (TV movie)
Himself
 
2000 The Directors (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Films of Spike Lee (2000) … Himself (voice)
– The Films of Adrian Lyne … Himself
 
1999 Comedy Central Presents: The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller (TV movie)
Himself
 
1999 The Rat Pack (TV series documentary)
Narrator (voice)
 
1997 Cosby (TV series)
Himself
– The Two Hilton Lucases (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 December 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 December 1997 (1997) … Himself
– Episode dated 8 May 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 May 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1996 Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook (documentary)
Narrator
 
1996 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
BusdriverRonnie Pilaski / Eddie Antonelli / Himself - Host
– Danny Aiello/Coolio (1996) … Himself - Host/Eddie Antonelli/BusdriverRonnie Pilaski
 
1995 Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1994 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Best Man for the Job: The Making of 'The Professional' (1994) … Himself
 
1993 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.180 (1993) … Himself
– Episode #2.68 (1993) … Himself
 
1991 One on One with John Tesh (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.54 (1991) … Himself
 
1991 The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: 'Goodfellas' Film Clip
 
1991 Late Night with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 February 1991 (1991) … Himself
 
1991 Comic Relief IV (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 Night of 100 Stars III (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 The 62nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
1990 The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
 
1990 22nd NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1990 Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 Building 'Jacob's Ladder' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1989 Making 'Do the Right Thing' (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1989 Later with Bob Costas (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 September 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 July 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1985 The 39th Annual Tony Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter & Performer
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2006 Video on Trial (TV series)
 
1992 The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (video)
Tony Rosato
 

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Height:

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Trivia:

Sold newspapers and shined shoes at Grand Central Station in his youth. See more »

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Star Sign:

Gemini