Gianni Russo
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
Acting
Movie
The Godfather
as Carlo Rizzi
1972
Movie
The Godfather Part II
as Carlo Rizzi
1974
TV
Prison Break
as Smallhouse
2005
Movie
Red Dragon
as Newsie
2002
Movie
Rush Hour 2
as Red Dragon Pit Boss
2001
Movie
The Family Man
as Nick
2000
Movie
Any Given Sunday
as Christina's Advisor
1999
Movie
Super Mario Bros.
as Scapelli
1993
Movie
Striptease
as Willy Rojo
1996
Movie
Seabiscuit
as Alberto Gianini
2003
Movie
After the Sunset
as Clippers Fan
2004
Movie
3000 Miles to Graceland
as Money Cart Guard
2001
TV
Walker, Texas Ranger
as Morris Foley
1993
Movie
Out for Justice
as Sammy
1991
Movie
The Freshman
as Maitre D’ Gourmet Club
1990
Movie
Chances Are
as Anthony Bonino
1989
Movie
Stay Tuned
as Guido
1992
TV
Renegade
as Don Carmine Bendetti
1992
TV
Kojak
as Russ Barton
1973
TV
The Rockford Files
as Johnny Bongard
1974
TV
The Rockford Files
as Gianni Tedesco
1974
Movie
Laserblast
as Tony Craig
1978
Movie
Another You
as Carlos
1991
TV
Hunter
as Tony Rondino
1984
