Danny Aiello

Acting

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello is best known for Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Kojak and Tales from the Darkside. Danny Aiello was born on June 20, 1933. Danny Aiello died on December 12, 2019 at the age of 86.

Born
June 20, 1933
Place of birth
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Died
December 12, 2019 (86 years old)

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).

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Danny Aiello been in?

Danny Aiello is best known for Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Kojak and Tales from the Darkside.

When was Danny Aiello born?

Danny Aiello was born on June 20, 1933. (Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA)

How old is Danny Aiello?

Danny Aiello died on December 12, 2019 at the age of 86.

Updated: October 25, 2026 ·