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).
Filmography
Cast Credits
One Moment
Character: Joe McGuinness
MOVIE • 2021
Stallone: Frank, That Is
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021
Making a Deal with the Devil
Character: Mario
MOVIE • 2019
The Last Big Save
Character: Louis Brown
MOVIE • 2019
Basketball: A Love Story
Character: Self (archive footage)
TV • 2018
Little Italy
Character: Carlo
MOVIE • 2018
The Neighborhood
Character: Joseph Donatello
MOVIE • 2017
Difficult People
Character: Danny Aiello (voice)
TV • 2015
Henry & Me
Character: Dr. Acosta
MOVIE • 2014
Reach Me
Character: Father Paul
MOVIE • 2014
Mulberry St.
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2010
Stiffs
Character: Frank Tramontana
MOVIE • 2010
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
Character: Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
MOVIE • 2009
The Last Request
Character: Pop
MOVIE • 2006
Lucky Number Slevin
Character: Roth
MOVIE • 2006
Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2006
Brooklyn Lobster
Character: Frank Giorgio
MOVIE • 2005
Zeyda and the Hitman
Character: Nathan
MOVIE • 2004
Mail Order Bride
Character: Tony Santini
MOVIE • 2003
Off Key
Character: Fabrizio Benini
MOVIE • 2001
Crew
