Gianni Russo

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Characters played by Gianni Russo

Carlo Rizzi — The Godfather (1972)

Connie's abusive husband who betrays the family to rival bosses.

Red Dragon Pit Boss — Rush Hour 2 (2001)

Casino supervisor overseeing gaming floors.

Sammy — Out for Justice (1991)

Minor character.

Scapelli — Super Mario Bros. (1993)

Corrupt mob boss controlling Brooklyn's construction.

Newsie — Red Dragon (2002)

Street vendor.

Andrew Bandolini — Harvard Man (2001)

Organized crime boss and Cindy's father, whose criminal organization is the apparent source of the illicit gambling money.

Michael Tarlow — Goodnight, My Love (1972)

Susan Lakely's boyfriend whose sudden disappearance and four-day silence sets the plot in motion. The detectives work to discover the truth behind his fate.

Tony Craig — Laserblast (1978)

Tony is a government official investigating the explosion caused by Billy and the desert site where the alien weapon was found. He orders the sheriff to suppress information, examines recovered material with Mike London, questions Kathy and Colonel Farley, and reaches Billy's final location before his death.

Marco Sabatini — Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion (1991)

Fashion designer involved in the fashion murder case, central to the investigation.

Career Overview

Gianni Russo has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently The Godfather with 2 titles. Signature works include The Godfather, Rope Art, Silverfox. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
48
Birth Date
1943-12-12
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1622732), public domain (CC0).