
Gianni Russo
Acting
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
Known for

The Godfather
Carlo Rizzi

The Godfather Part II
Carlo Rizzi

Rush Hour 2
Red Dragon Pit Boss

The Family Man
Nick

After the Sunset
Clippers Fan

Super Mario Bros.
Scapelli

Striptease
Willy Rojo

Seabiscuit
Alberto Gianini

Out for Justice
Sammy

3000 Miles to Graceland
Money Cart Guard

Chances Are
Anthony Bonino

The Freshman
Maitre D’ Gourmet Club

