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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

Filmography

2001
Rush Hour 2

as Red Dragon Pit Boss

Movie
2000
The Family Man

as Nick

Movie
1974
The Godfather Part II

as Carlo Rizzi

Movie
1972
The Godfather

as Carlo Rizzi

Movie