Danny Aiello
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About
Italian-American actor best known for his performances in Do the Right Thing and Jacob's Ladder. His films, Once Upon a Time in America, The Godfather Part II, and Dinner Rush brought him additional acclaim.
Before Fame
He joined the army at age 16 and worked as a nightclub bouncer.
Trivia
Playing pizza parlor owner Salvatore Sal Frangione in Do the Right Thing got him nominated for an Academy Award.
Family Life
He got married to Sandy Cohen in 1955 and their son, Danny Aiello III, became a famous stuntman in Hollywood. They also had two other sons named Rick and Jamie as well as a daughter named Stacy.
Associated With
He starred in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing.
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