Gianni Russo

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...

Known For

The Godfather

as Carlo Rizzi

The Godfather Part II

as Carlo Rizzi

Rush Hour 2

as Red Dragon Pit Boss

Cast Credits

Con Man

as Derek Lewis

Send No Flowers

as Johnny Pisano

After the Sunset

as Clippers Fan

Seabiscuit

as Alberto Gianini

Red Dragon

as Newsie

Rush Hour 2

as Red Dragon Pit Boss

Harvard Man

as Andrew Bandolini

3000 Miles to Graceland

as Money Cart Guard

Any Given Sunday

as Christina's Advisor

Crossing Paths

as Howard Thomas

Striptease

as Willy Rojo

Kill Shot

as Jake Mondello

Stay Tuned

as Guido

Another You

as Carlos

Silverfox

as Klaus Gerhardt

The Great Pretender

as Davey Desapio

The Freshman

as Maitre D’ Gourmet Club

Side Out

as Dick Sydney

Chances Are

as Anthony Bonino

Wiseguy: Pilot

as David 'Dave' Steelgrave

Winter Kills

as Co-Pilot

Laserblast

as Tony Craig

The Four Deuces

as Chip Morono - the 'Deuce of Clubs'

Lepke

as Albert Anastasia

Lo sgarbo

as Salvatore Mannino (as Luis Vito Russo)

Crew Credits