Gianni Vito Russo is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Carlo Rizzi in the 1972 film The Godfather.
Born: | Gianni Vito Russo, December 12, 1943, Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Occupation: | Actor, singer |
Years active: | 1972–present |
IMDb: | Gianni Russo's IMDb |
About Gianni Russo
Actor who played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather and also appeared in Super Mario Bros., Any Given Sunday, and Seabiscuit. He starred in the 1990 film, The Freshman, with Marlon Brando.
Before Fame
He was born in Brooklyn and raised on Staten Island.
Achievement
He released his Frank Sinatra-influenced musical album, Reflections, in 2004.
Family Life
He claimed to be related to the infamous Gambino Mafia family.
Associations
Some people suspect that Russo was cast in The Godfather because a member of his Mafia-connected family told director Francis Ford Coppola to give him the role of Carlo Rizzi.
Information related to Gianni Russo
- https://www.giannirusso.com/ Official site
Latest information about Gianni Russo updated on January 18, 2021.