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Gianni Russo

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Biography

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

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

The Godfather

As Carlo Rizzi

Striptease

As Willy Rojo

Any Given Sunday

As Christina's Advisor

Ennio

Producer

Super Mario Bros.

As Scapelli

The Freshman

As Maitre D’ Gourmet Club

Laserblast

As Tony Craig

Chains

KinoChain journeys

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Any Given Sunday

1999 · Christina's Advisor

Striptease

1996 · Willy Rojo

Super Mario Bros.

1993 · Scapelli

The Freshman

1990 · Maitre D’ Gourmet Club

Laserblast

1978 · Tony Craig

The Godfather

1972 · Carlo Rizzi

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