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.

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Gianni Russo is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Super Mario Bros. (1993), Prison Break (2005), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), The Godfather (1972), The Rockford Files (1974), Strong Medicine (2000), Renegade (1992), The Godfather Part II (1974). The recorded credits span 1972 to 2005, including 11 movies and 14 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.