Also Known As: Daniel Louis Aiello Jr., Daniel Aiello, Dan Aiello
Danny Aiello
📍Born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Daniel Louis Aiello Jr. (June 20, 1933 – December 12, 2019) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films, including The Godfather Part II (1974), The Front (1976), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Moonstruck (1987), Harlem Nights (1989), Hudson Hawk (1991), Ruby (1992), Léon: The Professional (1994), 2 Days in the Valley (1996), Dinner Rush (2000), and Lucky Number Slevin (2006). He had a pivotal role in the Spike Lee film Do the Right Thing (1989) as Salvatore "Sal" Frangione, earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also played Don Domenico Clericuzio in the miniseries The Last Don (1997).
Known For
Léon: The Professional
as Old Tony
Lucky Number Slevin
as Roth
The Godfather Part II
as Tony Rosato
Once Upon a Time in America
as Police Chief Aiello
Do the Right Thing
as Sal
Moonstruck
as Mr. Johnny Cammareri
Jacob's Ladder
as Louis
Prêt-à-Porter
as Major Hamilton
The Purple Rose of Cairo
as Monk
City Hall
as Frank Anselmo
Mail Order Bride
as Tony Santini
Radio Days
as Rocco
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
June 20, 1933
Place of Birth
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
2.0
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
109
Acting Roles
3
Crew Roles
90
Movies
19
TV Shows