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Gianni Vito Russo (born December 12, 1943) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Carlo Rizzi in the 1972 film The Godfather. [1]
Feb 5, 2024 · Indeed, very few of the original "Godfather" cast members are still alive, among them Gianni Russo, who played Connie's deplorable husband, Carlo, John Martino, who played Corleone family...
- Julia Selinger
Mar 28, 2022 · Before he was cast as Carlo Rizzi, the abusive son-in-law of Don Vito Corleone, Gianni Russo worked in real-life organize crime as a messenger for New York City mob boss Frank Costello.
Jul 7, 2022 · His character, Carlo Rizzi, is the son-in-law of Vito and beats his wife (Vito's daughter), Connie Corleone. Branden Williams played Russo on "The Offer."
- Henry Blodget
Gianni Russo’s first acting job is widely considered his most memorable. He played Carlo Rizzi, the ill-fated son-in-law of Vito Corleone, in The Godfather. ...
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Carlo Rizzi was portrayed by Gianni Russo. The role led to Russo having a career acting as "tough guys" in films and television. [4] Russo's portrayal of Rizzi led him to be the spokesperson for the 2016 brand of Don Corleone Organic Italian Vodka. [5]
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Apr 16, 2019 · He played Carlo Rizzi, the ill-fated son-in-law of Vito Corleone, in The Godfather. Since then, his career has spanned more than 40 films, including Lepke, Any Given Sunday and Seabiscuit, as well as numerous television roles.
