Russell Bufalino — The Irishman Character Profile

About Russell Bufalino

Head of the NE Pennsylvania crime family. Introduces Sheeran to contract killings. Initially pleased by JFK's election, later reluctantly sanctions Hoffa's murder and directs Sheeran to act as the triggerman.

Character Facts

Played by

Joe Pesci

Appears in

The Irishman (2019)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Russell Bufalino — Alliance Close Associate — Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro)

  Trusted hitman and confidant of the crime boss

• Russell Bufalino — Alliance Crime Family Boss — Angelo Bruno (Harvey Keitel)

  Respected leaders within the organized crime network

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