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Danny Aiello Biography (1933?-)
Full name, Daniel Louis Aiello, Jr.; born June 20, 1933 (some sources say 1936), in New York, NY; son of Daniel Louis (a laborer) and Frances (a seamstress; maiden name, Pietrocova) Aiello; married Sandy Cohen, January 8, 1955; children: Rick (an actor), Danny III (a stunt coordinator), Jamie, Stacey. Addresses: Agent: International Creative Management, 8942 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211.; Manager: Untitled Entertainment, 331 North Maple Dr., 3rd Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.; Office: Manhattan Pictures International, 369 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10017.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Actor, producer, writer
- Birth Details
- June 20, 1933?
- New York, New York, United States
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Film Appearances
- (Unreleased) The Godmother, 1973
- Horse, Bang the Drum Slowly, Paramount, 1973
- Tony Rosato, The Godfather II (also known as Mario Puzo's "TheGodfather II"), Paramount, 1976
- Danny La Gattuta, The Front, Columbia, 1976
- (Scenes deleted) Annie Hall, 1977
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Hooch, 1977
- Butch, Fingers, Brut, 1978
- Artie, Blood Brothers (also known as A Father's Love), Warner Bros., 1979
- Sal Carvello, Hide in Plain Sight, United Artists, 1980
- Carmine, Defiance, American International Pictures, 1980
- Morgan, Fort Apache, the Bronx, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1981
- Johnson, Chu Chu and the Philly Flash, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1981
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Amityville II: The Possession, Orion, 1982
- Police Chief Aiello, Once Upon a Time in America (also known as C'era una volta in America), Warner Bros., 1984
- Mr. Brucker, Old Enough, Orion, 1984
- (Uncredited) Broadway Danny Rose, 1984
- Captain Mike Grasso, Deathmask (also known as Unknown), 1984
- Monk, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Orion, 1985
- Carabello, Key Exchange, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1985
- Vickers, The Stuff, New World, 1985
- Danny Garoni, The Protector (also known as Wei Long Meng Tan), Warner Bros., 1985
- Captain Mike Gress, Death Mask (also known as Unknown), ArtTheatre Guild, 1986
- Conti, Man on Fire (also known as Absinthe and Un uomo sotto tiro), TriStar, 1987
- Rocco, Radio Days, Orion, 1987
- Phil, The Pick-Up Artist, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1987
- Johnny Cammareri, Moonstruck, United Artists, 1987
- Charlie Buick, Crack in the Mirror (also known as White Hot), Jubran-Rebo, 1988
- George Sherman, Russicum I Giorni del Diavolo (also known as Russicum and The Third Solution), Columbia, 1988
- Sal, Do the Right Thing, Universal, 1989
- Phil Cantone, Harlem Nights, Paramount, 1989
- Captain Vincent Alcoa, The January Man (also known as January Man), United Artists, 1989
- Louis, Jacob's Ladder (also known as The Inferno and Dante's Inferno), TriStar, 1990
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He Ain't Heavy, 1990
- John Cunningham, Shocktroop (also known as Comrades in Armsand Shock Troop), Republic Pictures Home Video, 1991
- Frank Pesce, Sr., 29th Street, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1991
- Joe Bella, Once Around, Universal, 1991
- Chester Grant, The Closer, ION Pictures, 1991
- Tommy Five-Tone, Hudson Hawk, TriStar, 1991
- Carmine Rasso, Mistress (also known as Hollywood Mistress),Tribeca Productions, 1992
- Jack Ruby, Ruby, Triumph Releasing, 1992
- Harry Stone, The Pickle, Columbia, 1993
- Ben Katz, The Cemetery Club (also known as Looking for a Live One), Buena Vista, 1993
- Harry, Me and the Kid, Orion, 1993
- Major Hamilton, Pret-a-Porter (also known as Ready to Wearand Pret-a-Porter: Ready to Wear), Miramax, 1994
- Tony, Leon (also known as The Cleaner,
The Professional, and Le professionnel), Columbia/TriStar, 1994
- Ronnie, Save the Rabbits, 1994
- Joseph Scassi, Power of Attorney, Prism Pictures, 1995
- Joe Lieberman, Lieberman in Love (short), Chanticleer Films, 1995
- Al, Mojave Moon, New Moon Productions, 1996
- Councilman Frank Anselmo, City Hall, Columbia/TriStar, 1996
- Gene Paletto, Two Much (also known as Loco de amor), BuenaVista, 1996
- Dosmo Pizzo, 2 Days in the Valley, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1996
- Narrator, Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years after Willowbrook (documentary), Castle Hill Productions, 1996
- Danny Parente, A Brooklyn State of Mind, Brooklyn Pictures, 1997
- Mr. Rathbone, Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis, Goldcrest Films International/BBC Films, 1998
- Phil Devereaux, Wilbur Falls (also known as Dead Silence),1998
- Noah, Prince of Central Park, 1999
- Vincent Dianni, Eighteen Shades of Dust (also known as Dust,
Hitman's Journal,
The Sicilian Code, and 18 Shades of Dust), MTI Home Video, 1999
- Joey, Mambo Caf, Unapix Entertainment, 2000
- Louis Cropa, Dinner Rush, Access Motion Picture Group, 2000
- Noah Cairn, Prince of Central Park, Keystone Entertainment, 2000
- Fabrizio Bernini, Off Key (also known as Desafinado), 2001
- Himself, Cannes: Through the Eyes of the Hunter (documentary short), 2001
- Tony Santini, Mail Order Bride, Small Planet Pictures, 2003
- Nathan, Zeyda and the Hitman, 2004
- Voice of the Dummy, The Fool (short), 2005
- Frank Giorgio, Brooklyn Lobster, Meadowbrook Pictures, 2005
- Narrator, Harry: A Communication Breakdown (documentary), 2006
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Film Work
- Coproducer, Leon (also known as The Cleaner,
The Professional, and Le professionnel), Columbia/TriStar, 1994
- Executive producer, Shorty (documentary), 2003
- Executive producer, UnConventional (documentary), 2004
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Television Appearances
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Series
- Lieutenant Terrence McNichols, Lady Blue, ABC, 1985-86
- Anthony Dellaventura, Dellaventura, CBS, 1997-98
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Miniseries
- Randy Powers, Blood Feud, syndicated, 1983
- Jack Ruby, A Woman Named Jackie, NBC, 1991
- Domenico Clericuzio, Mario Puzo's "The Last Don" (also known as The Last Don), CBS, 1997
- Don Domenico Clericuzio, Mario Puzo's "The Last Don II" (also known as The Last Don II), CBS, 1998
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Movies
- Carl, The Last Tenant, ABC, 1978
- Bernie Serino, Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II, CBS, 1978
- Martelli, A Question of Honor, CBS, 1982
- Coach Jacobs, Daddy, ABC, 1987
- Chief, Alone in the Neon Jungle (also known as Command in Hell), CBS, 1988
- Master of Ceremonies, The Hustler of Money, 1988
- Detective Mike Sheehan, The Preppie Murder (also known as The Preppy Murder), ABC, 1989
- Duke, Brothers' Destiny (also known as Long Road Home and The Road Home), 1995
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Specials
- Dominic Ginetti, "Family of Strangers," ABC Afterschool Specials,ABC, 1980
- Frank Caruso, The Unforgivable Secret, ABC, 1982
- Himself, Making "Do the Right Thing" (documentary), 1989
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Night of 100 Stars III, NBC, 1990
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Comic Relief IV, HBO, 1990
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Richard Lewis: "I'm Doomed" (documentary), 1990
- Narrator, "Pinocchio" (animated), We All Have Tales, Showtime, 1994
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Sinatra: 80 Years My Way, ABC, 1995
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The NFL at 75: An All-Star Celebration (also known as The NFL 75th Anniversary Celebration), ABC, 1995
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The Italian Americans II: A Beautiful Song (documentary), PBS, 1998
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Comedy Central Presents the New York Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller, Comedy Central, 1999
- Narrator, The Rat Pack (documentary), HBO 1999
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Comedy Central Presents: The New York Friars Club Roast of Rob Reiner, Comedy Central, 2000
- Himself, Last Laugh, 2003
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Awards Presentations
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The 39th Annual Tony Awards, CBS, 1985
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The 22nd Annual NAACP Image Awards, NBC, 1990
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The 62nd Annual Academy Awards, ABC, 1990
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The 63rd Annual Academy Awards, ABC, 1991
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Pilots
- Frank Ravelli, Car Wash, NBC, 1979
- Lieutenant Terrence McNichols, Lady Blue, ABC, 1985
- Also appeared in Last Laugh at Pips, CBS.
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Episodic
- Matty, "Black Thorn," Kojak, CBS, 1976
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The Andros Targets, CBS, 1977
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Nurse, CBS, 1982
- Florist, "Babies: Growth and Development," 3-2-1 Contact, 1983
- Tommy Vale, "The Odds," Tales from the Darkside, 1984
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Night Heat, CBS, 1988
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Later with Bob Costas (also known as Later), NBC, 1989
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Late Night with David Letterman, NBC, 1991
- Host, Saturday Night Live (also known as SNL), NBC, 1996
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The Rosie O'Donnell Show, syndicated, 1997
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien, NBC, 1997
- Himself, "The Two Hilton Lucases," Cosby, CBS, 1997
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Last Call with Carson Daly, NBC, 2004
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Dinner for Five, Independent Film Channel, 2004
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Good Day Live, syndicated, 2004
- Also appeared as himself, "The Films of Spike Lee," The Directors,Encore.
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Stage Appearances
- (Broadway debut) Biggie, Lampost Reunion, Little Theatre (now Helen Hayes Theatre), New York City, 1975
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That Championship Season, Chicago, IL, 1975
- Chester Grant, Wheelbarrow Closers, Bijou Theatre, New York City,1976
- Fran Geminiani, Gemini, Circle Repertory Theatre, New York City, 1977
- Damie Ruffino, Knockout, Helen Hayes Theatre, 1979
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Easy Money, 1980
- Max Pollack, The Floating Light Bulb, Vivian Beaumont Theatre, Lincoln Center, New York City, 1981
- Floyd, A Destiny with Half Moon Street, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Miami, FL, 1982
- Phil, Hurlyburly, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, New York City, 1985
- Billy Einhorn, The House of Blue Leaves, Vivian Beaumont Theatre,1986
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Night of 100 Stars III, Radio City Music Hall, New York City, 1990
- Mike Francisco, Breaking Legs, Pacific Theatre, Cerritos, CA, 1993
- Guy Akens, Adult Entertainment, Truglia Theater, Rich Forum, Stamford Center for the Arts, Stamford, CT, 2002, then Variety Arts Theatre, New York City, 2002-2003
- Also appeared as Phil, Hurlyburly, Westwood Playhouse, Los Angeles, CA.
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RECORDINGS
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Albums
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I Just Wanted to Hear the Words, 2004
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Music Videos
- Appeared as the father in Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach," video, 1986.
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WRITINGS
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Screenplays
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Save the Rabbits, 1994
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Books
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International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, Volume 3: Actors andActresses, 4th ed., St. James Press, 2000
Periodicals
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Film Comment, July-August, 1991, p. 50
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New York Times, January 21, 1990; February 10, 1991, pp. 13, 19
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New York Times Magazine, January 21, 1990, p. 24
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People, February 19, 1990
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