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Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

An Italian-American character actor with a beefy physique, no-nonsense expression, and intimidating presence, Danny Aiello came to acting late in life, having been a bus driver, a transport labor official, a night-club bouncer, and (he claims) an occasional thief. He began performing at an improvisational night spot. As he was approaching middle age, he appeared in a regional theater production of Jason Miller's That Championship Season, for which he won a Most Outstanding Newcomer award. Aiello made his screen debut in Bang the Drum Slowly (1973), and he went on over the next 15 years to play a succession of tough guys, cops, brutes, slobs, and "ordinary guys" in a wide variety of movies, but broke out of that mold when he portrayed Cher's fiancée in Moonstruck (1987). For his portrayal of a pizza parlor owner in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing two years later, Aiello received a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination. He went on to become one Hollywood's more prolific character actors; between 1989 and 1996, he appeared in 26 feature films. The actor's first lead role came in the title part of Ruby (1992). In addition to his screen work, Aiello has also appeared frequently on Broadway, and in 1976, he won a Theater World Award for his Broadway debut in Lampost Reunion. His work in TV movies includes the acclaimed A Family of Strangers (1980). ~ All Movie Guide


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Danny Aiello Trivia

When was Danny Aiello born?
Danny Aiello date of birth: June 20, 1933

What role did Danny Aiello portray in Last Request?
Danny Aiello played Pop in Last Request

Who did Danny Aiello play in Brooklyn Lobster?
Danny Aiello was Frank Giorgio in Brooklyn Lobster

Who did Danny Aiello play in Dinner Rush?
Danny Aiello was Louis Cropa in Dinner Rush

What role did Danny Aiello portray in The Last Don?
Danny Aiello played Don Domenico Clericuzio in The Last Don

What role did Danny Aiello portray in 2 Days in the Valley?
Danny Aiello played Dosmo Pizzo in 2 Days in the Valley

What role did Danny Aiello portray in Me and the Kid?
Danny Aiello played Harry in Me and the Kid

Who did Danny Aiello play in Ruby?
Danny Aiello was Jack Ruby in Ruby

Who did Danny Aiello portray in The Pickle?
Danny Aiello was Harry Stone in The Pickle

Who did Danny Aiello play in Do the Right Thing?
Danny Aiello was Sal in Do the Right Thing

What role did Danny Aiello play in 29th Street?
Danny Aiello played Frank Pesce Sr. in 29th Street

What role did Danny Aiello play in The Protector?
Danny Aiello played Danny Garoni in The Protector

Who did Danny Aiello portray in Hudson Hawk?
Danny Aiello was Tommy Five-Tone in Hudson Hawk

What role did Danny Aiello portray in Running With the Hitman?
Danny Aiello played Nathan Winkler in Running With the Hitman

Who did Danny Aiello play in Mail Order Bride?
Danny Aiello was Tony Santini in Mail Order Bride

What role did Danny Aiello portray in Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis?
Danny Aiello played Rathbone in Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis

Who did Danny Aiello play in The Purple Rose of Cairo?
Danny Aiello was Monk in The Purple Rose of Cairo

Who did Danny Aiello play in Once Around?
Danny Aiello was Joe Bella in Once Around

What role did Danny Aiello portray in Jacob's Ladder?
Danny Aiello played Louis in Jacob's Ladder

Who did Danny Aiello play in The Cemetery Club?
Danny Aiello was Ben Katz in The Cemetery Club

Who did Danny Aiello play in City Hall?
Danny Aiello was Frank Anselmo in City Hall

What role did Danny Aiello play in The Professional?
Danny Aiello played Tony in The Professional

What role did Danny Aiello portray in The Pick-Up Artist?
Danny Aiello played Phil in The Pick-Up Artist

Who did Danny Aiello portray in Harlem Nights?
Danny Aiello was Phil Cantone in Harlem Nights

Who did Danny Aiello portray in Fort Apache, the Bronx?
Danny Aiello was Morgan in Fort Apache, the Bronx

Who did Danny Aiello play in Two Much?
Danny Aiello was Gene Paletto in Two Much

What role did Danny Aiello portray in Moonstruck?
Danny Aiello played Johnny Cammareri in Moonstruck

Who did Danny Aiello portray in The January Man?
Danny Aiello was Capt. Vincent Alcoa in The January Man

What role did Danny Aiello play in The Stuff?
Danny Aiello played Vickers in The Stuff

Who did Danny Aiello portray in Once Upon a Time in America?
Danny Aiello was Police Chief Aiello in Once Upon a Time in America

Who did Danny Aiello play in Fingers?
Danny Aiello was Butch in Fingers

What role did Danny Aiello portray in Radio Days?
Danny Aiello played Rocco in Radio Days

What role did Danny Aiello play in The Last Don II?
Danny Aiello played Don Clericuzio in The Last Don II

What role did Danny Aiello play in The Front?
Danny Aiello played Danny La Gattuta in The Front

Who did Danny Aiello play in Prêt-à-Porter?
Danny Aiello was Major Hamilton in Prêt-à-Porter

Who did Danny Aiello portray in Hitman's Journal?
Danny Aiello was Vincent in Hitman's Journal

What role did Danny Aiello play in The Directors: Adrian Lyne?
Danny Aiello played Interviewee in The Directors: Adrian Lyne

What role did Danny Aiello portray in Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook?
Danny Aiello played Narrator in Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook

Who did Danny Aiello portray in A Brooklyn State of Mind?
Danny Aiello was Frank Parente in A Brooklyn State of Mind

Who did Danny Aiello portray in Mojave Moon?
Danny Aiello was Al in Mojave Moon

Who did Danny Aiello play in Daddy?
Danny Aiello was Coach Jacobs in Daddy

Who did Danny Aiello portray in The Natural?
Danny Aiello was Emil LaJang in The Natural

Who did Danny Aiello portray in Good Morning, Vietnam?
Danny Aiello was MP in Good Morning, Vietnam

Who did Danny Aiello play in The Godfather Part II?
Danny Aiello was Tony Rosato in The Godfather Part II

Who did Danny Aiello play in Bang the Drum Slowly?
Danny Aiello was Horse in Bang the Drum Slowly

Who did Danny Aiello portray in Alone in the Neon Jungle?
Danny Aiello was Chief in Alone in the Neon Jungle


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