Actor
Danny Aiello Movies, Cast & 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)…
- Born
- 20 June 1933
- Died
- 12 December 2019
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 2 films
Biography
Who is Danny Aiello?
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).
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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Danny was born in which country?
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
What is Danny Aiello best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 2 credited films in the MovieState library.
Which Danny Aiello films can I read about here?
Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Godfather Part II (1974).