Gianni Russo
Actor · Editor · Writer · Producer
Born Dec 12, 1943 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Active 1972–present
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…
Filmography
The Godfather (1972) — Carlo RizziThe Godfather Part II (1974) — Carlo RizziPrison Break (2005) — SmallhouseRed Dragon (2002) — NewsieRush Hour 2 (2001) — Red Dragon Pit BossThe Family Man (2000) — NickAny Given Sunday (1999) — Christina's AdvisorEnnio (2022) — ProducerSeabiscuit (2003) — Alberto GianiniThe Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992) — Carlo RizziWalker, Texas Ranger (1993) — Morris FoleyAfter the Sunset (2004) — Clippers FanMario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977) — Carlo Rizzi (uncredited)Striptease (1996) — Willy Rojo3000 Miles to Graceland (2001) — Money Cart GuardOut for Justice (1991) — SammyChances Are (1989) — Anthony BoninoThe Rockford Files (1974) — Gianni Tedesco · Johnny BongardKojak (1973) — Russ BartonThe Freshman (1990) — Maitre D’ Gourmet ClubRenegade (1992) — Don Carmine BendettiHunter (1984) — Tony RondinoStay Tuned (1992) — GuidoSuper Mario Bros. (1993) — Scapelli