Highest rated as cast or director
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).
Acted in 93
2020s
- 2026
Once Upon a Time in Jersey
Movie
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
Making a Deal with the Devil
Mario
The Last Big Save
Louis Brown
- 2018
- 2017
The Neighborhood
Joseph Donatello
- 2015
- 2014
Henry & Me
Dr. Acosta (voice)
- 2010
Stiffs
Frank Tramontana
2000s
- 2009
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
- 2006
The Last Request
Pop
- 2005
Brooklyn Lobster
Frank Giorgio
- 2004
Zeyda and the Hitman
Nathan
- 2003
- 2001
- 2000
Prince of Central Park
Noah Cairn
Mambo Café
Joey
1990s
- 1999
18 Shades of Dust
Vincent Dianni
- 1998
Wilbur Falls
Philip Devereaux
The Last Don II
Don Domenico Clericuzio · 2 episodes
A Brooklyn State of Mind
Danny Parente
- 1997
Dellaventura
Anthony Dellaventura · 14 episodes
The Last Don
Don Domenico Clericuzio · 3 episodes
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
Mr. Rathbone
- 1996
Mojave Moon
Al
- 1995
Two Much
Gene
Power of Attorney
Joseph Scassi
Brothers' Destiny
Duke
Lieberman in Love
Joe Lieberman
- 1994
- 1993
Me and the Kid
Harry
The Pickle
Harry Stone
The Cemetery Club
Ben Katz
- 1992
- 1991
Once Around
Joe Bella
- 1990
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
The Closer
Chester Grant
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
The Third Solution
George Sherman
- 1987
The Hustler of Money
Master of Ceremonies
- 1985
Lady Blue
Lt. Terry McNichols · 14 episodes
Key Exchange
Carabello
- 1984
Deathmask
Capt. Mike Grasso
- 1983
Blood Feud
Randy Powers
Blood Feud
Randy Powers · 2 episodes
- 1982
Gemini
Fran Geminiani
- 1981
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Johnson
Nurse
Gene Halley · 1 episode
- 1980
Hide in Plain Sight
Sal Carvello
1970s
- 1978
Bloodbrothers
Artie
The Last Tenant
Carl
- 1977
On Our Own
Skip Mazarelli · 2 episodes
Hooch
Tony
The Andros Targets
Lt. Phil Lombardi · 2 episodes
- 1976
- 1974
- 1973
The Godmothers
(uncredited)
Bang the Drum Slowly
Horse
- 1972
Produced 2
1990s
- 1997
Dellaventura
Executive Producer
1980s
- 1987
U.S. Marshals: Waco & Rhinehart
Executive Producer
Appearances13
2020s
- 2021
2010s
- 2018
- 2014
Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience
self
- 2010
Mulberry St.
Self
2000s
- 2006
Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family
Self
1990s
- 1999
The Rat Pack
Narrator (voice) · 4 episodes
- 1997
Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook
Narrator
- 1993
- 1990
Building 'Jacob's Ladder'
Self
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
Self
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
