Danny Aiello (I) (1933–2019)


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Danny Aiello was an American actor of Italian descent, and enjoyed a lengthy career in film. He was once nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for his role as Salvatore "Sal" Frangione in the comedy-drama film "Do the Right Thing" (1989). Aiello was born in Manhattan, New York City on June 20, 1933. His parents were laborer ... See full bio »

Died:

(age 86) in New Jersey, USA

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 5 nominations. See more awards »

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Leon Tony
(1994)
Moonstruck Mr. Johnny Cammareri
(1987)
(1991)

Filmography

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  Hereafter Musical (Short) (post-production)
Jason
 2021 One Moment
Joe McGuinness
 2019 Nothing to Say (Short) (voice)
 2019 The Last Big Save
Louis Brown
 2018 Little Italy
Carlo Campo (as Daniel Aiello)
 2017 Broken Dreams Blvd (TV Movie)
Teddy Berry
 2017 Difficult People (TV Series)
Danny Aiello
- Passover Bump (2017) ... Danny Aiello (voice)
 2017 Fielders Choice (TV Series)
 2016/II The Neighborhood
Joseph Donatello
 2014 Reach Me
Father Paul
 2014 Henry & Me
Dr. Acosta (voice)
 2014 JJ Grey & Mofro: This River (Music Video)
Man by the River
 2011 Capone: The Rehearsal (Short)
 2010/I Stiffs
Frank Tramontana
 2009 Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (Video)
Papa (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)
Dummy (voice)
 2004 Zeyda and the Hitman
Nathan
 2003 Mail Order Bride
Tony Santini
 2001 Off Key
Fabrizio
 2000 Prince of Central Park
Noah Cairn
 2000 Dinner Rush
Louis Cropa
 2000 Mambo Café
Joey
 1999 18 Shades of Dust
Vincent Dianni
 1998 The Last Don II (TV Mini Series)
Don Domenico Clericuzio
- Episode #1.2 (1998) ... Don Domenico Clericuzio
- Episode #1.1 (1998) ... Don Domenico Clericuzio
 1998 Wilbur Falls
Phillip Devereaux
 1998 A Brooklyn State of Mind
Danny Parente
 1997-1998 Dellaventura (TV Series)
Anthony 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
 1997 Diivan viimeiset päivät
Mr. Rathbone
 1997 The Last Don (TV Mini Series)
Don Domenico Clericuzio
- Part III (1997) ... Don Domenico Clericuzio
- Part II (1997) ... Don Domenico Clericuzio
- Part I (1997) ... Don Domenico Clericuzio
 1996 Mojave Moon
Al
 1996 Vaarojen laakso
Dosmo Pizzo
 1996 Pormestari
Frank Anselmo
 1995 Lieberman in Love (Short)
Joe Lieberman
 1995 Two Much
Gene
 1995 Brothers' Destiny (TV Movie)
Duke
 1995 Power of Attorney (Video)
Joseph Scassi
 1994 Save the Rabbits (Short)
Ronnie
 1994 Prêt-à-Porter
Major Hamilton
 1994 Leon
Tony
 1993 Me and the Kid
Harry
 1993 Lentävä menestyselokuva
Harry Stone
 1992 Jokaisella on rakastajatar
Carmine Rasso
 1992 Rabbit Ears: Pinocchio (Video short)
Narrator (voice)
 1992 Ruby
Jack Ruby
 1991 29. katu
Frank Pesce, Sr.
 1991 Hudson Hawk - varkaista parhain
Tommy Five-Tone
 1991 He Ain't Heavy (Short)
 1991 A Formula of Around
Joe Bella
 1990 Kaikki kaupan
Chester Grant
 1990/I Jacob's Ladder
Louis
 1989 Harlem Nights
Phil Cantone
 1989 Murha puistossa (TV Movie)
Det. Mike Sheehan
 1989 Loving (TV Series)
Stunt Coordinator
- Episode dated 14 March 1989 (1989) ... Stunt Coordinator (credit only)
 1989 White Hot
Charlie Buick
 1989 Murha neitsyen merkeissä
Vincent Alcoa
 1988 Shocktroop
John Cunningham
 1988 Russicum - I giorni del diavolo
George Sherman
 1988 Alone in the Neon Jungle (TV Movie)
Chief
 1987 Moonstruck
Mr. Johnny Cammareri
 1987 Katujen Casanova
Phil
 1987 Night Heat (TV Series)
Frankie D.
- Comeback (1987) ... Frankie D.
 1987 Man on Fire
Conti
 1987 Faijaksi vahingossa
Coach Jacobs
 1987 Saturday Night Live (TV Series)
Master of Ceremonies
- Charlton Heston/Wynton Marsalis (1987) ... Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
 1987 The Hustler of Money (TV Short)
Master of Ceremonies
 1987 Radio Days
Rocco
 1985-1986 Lady Blue (TV Series)
Lt. Terry McNichols
- Willow's Cowboy (1986) ... Lt. Terry McNichols
- Maximum Force (1986) ... Lt. Terry McNichols
- Sylvie (1986) ... Lt. Terry McNichols
- Scorpio's Sting (1986) ... Lt. Terry McNichols
- Death Grip (1985) ... Lt. Terry McNichols
 1986 Madonna: Papa Don't Preach (Music Video)
Father (uncredited)
 1985 Suojelija
Danny Garoni
 1985 Key Exchange
Carabello
 1985 The Lucie Arnaz Show (TV Series)
Vic Rosetti
- Good Sports (1985) ... Vic Rosetti
 1985 The stuff
Vickers
 1985 Kairon purppuraruusu
Monk
 1984 Death Mask
Capt. Mike Grasso
 1984 Keskiyön kauhutarinoita (TV Series)
Tommy Vale
- The Odds (1984) ... Tommy Vale
 1984 Old Enough
Mr. Bruckner
 1983 3-2-1 Contact (TV Series)
Florist
- Babies: Growth and Development (1983) ... Florist
 1983 Veriviholliset (TV Movie)
Randy Powers
 1982 Kunniakysymys (TV Movie)
Martelli
 1982 Nurse (TV Series)
Gene Halley
- Hands of Gold (1982) ... Gene Halley
 1980-1982 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV Series)
Frank Caruso / Dominic Ginetti
- The Unforgivable Secret (1982) ... Frank Caruso
- A Family of Strangers (1980) ... Dominic Ginetti
 1982 Gemini (TV Movie)
Fran
 1981 Poliisipiiri Fort Apache
Morgan
 1980 Vahvemman oikeudella
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 Murhan sävel
Butch
 1977 Kummisetä (TV Mini Series)
Tony Rosato (uncredited)
 1977 Hooch
Tony (as Dan Aiello)
 1977 The Andros Targets (TV Series)
Lt. 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) ... Lt. Phil Lombardi
 1976 Kojak (TV Series)
Matty
- Black Thorn (1976) ... Matty
 1976 Musta lista
Danny LaGattuta
 1974 Kummisetä osa II
Tony Rosato
 1973 The Godmothers (uncredited)
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Show Show Soundtrack (6 credits)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

The House of Blue Leaves. Comedy. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 1 Interview | 6 Articles | See more »

Official Sites:

Facebook | Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

Daniel Aiello | Dan Aiello

Height:

6' 2½" (1.89 m)

Spouse:

Sandy Cohen  (his death)  (4 children)

Parents:

Daniel Louis Aiello Sr. | Frances Pietrocova
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Look, people have an image of Italians. When I go somewhere in the world, I don't care where it is, when they look at me it's not about my intelligence. It's who can I beat up. See more »

Trivia:

He was nominated for the 2018 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Performing Arts category. See more »

Trademark:

Burly Italian-American characters with volcanic tempers See more »

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