Gianni Russo
Actor
- Born
- December 12, 1943, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Age
- 82 years old
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius
- Total works
- 40 movies, 15 TV shows
- Latest work
- Ennio (2022)
- Genres
- Drama,Crime
Gianni Russo is an actor who played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather (1972). With a diverse background that includes roles as a Las Vegas nightclub emcee and jewelry tycoon, he secured his role through a successful screen test despite limited acting experience. Russo has frequently portrayed characters associated with organized crime, including a small part alongside Marlon Brando in The Freshman (1990), where Brando humorously referenced his Don Corleone character. His career has been characterized by a focus on Mafia roles.
