Danny Aiello

Biography

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Daniel Louis Aiello Jr. (June 20, 1933 – December 12, 2019) was an American actor who appeared in numerous motion pictures, 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 played Don Domenico Clericuzio in the miniseries The Last Don (1997).

CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Danny Aiello

A Nuanced Exploration of Contrasting Bonds and Moral Ambiguity

on Léon: The Professional | Jun 06, 2025

Léon: The Professional, directed by Luc Besson, is a complex and evocative film that delves into the intricacies of human relationships, morality, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. Besson... Read more