Portrait of Danny Aiello

Acting

Danny Aiello

Career

Active from 1977 to 2021, busiest in 1987 and 1989 with 6 main titles each.

Leading roles
47
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score54/100
Highest rated
Poster for Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing
GoodWatch score87/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 59 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.4 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.1 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 3.1 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.8 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.5 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.8 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Danny Aiello Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Wonder
    2.2, average 3.4
  • Uncanny
    1.5, average 2.5
  • Fantasy
    0.7, average 1.7
  • Scare
    1.7, average 2.6

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Character-Driven 8
  • Social Commentary 6
  • Character Study 5
  • Fast-Paced 4
  • Romantic Comedy 4
  • Eccentric Characters 3
  • Cult Classic 3
  • Coming-of-Age 3
  • Violent Action 3
  • Political Intrigue 3
  • Crime Drama 3
  • Nostalgic 3

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

97
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

1 title · average score 57
One Moment
One Moment (2021)
GoodWatch score 57

as Joe McGuinness

2010s

8 titles · average score 51
The Last Big Save
The Last Big Save (2019)

as Louis Brown

Making a Deal with the Devil
Making a Deal with the Devil (2019)

as Mario

Little Italy
Little Italy (2018)
GoodWatch score 39

as Carlo

The Neighborhood
The Neighborhood (2017)
GoodWatch score 49

as Joseph Donatello

Difficult People
Difficult People (2015)
GoodWatch score 79

TV show · as Danny Aiello (voice)

Henry & Me
Henry & Me (2014)
GoodWatch score 59

as Dr. Acosta

Reach Me
Reach Me (2014)
GoodWatch score 31

as Father Paul

Stiffs
Stiffs (2010)

as Frank Tramontana

2000s

10 titles · average score 50
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (2009)
GoodWatch score 84

as Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")

The Last Request
The Last Request (2006)
GoodWatch score 27

as Pop

Lucky Number Slevin
Lucky Number Slevin (2006)
GoodWatch score 64

as Roth

Brooklyn Lobster
Brooklyn Lobster (2005)
GoodWatch score 48

as Frank Giorgio

Zeyda and the Hitman
Zeyda and the Hitman (2004)
GoodWatch score 52

as Nathan

Mail Order Bride
Mail Order Bride (2003)
GoodWatch score 25

as Tony Santini

Off Key
Off Key (2001)
GoodWatch score 51

as Fabrizio Benini

Dinner Rush
Dinner Rush (2000)
GoodWatch score 72

as Louis Cropa

Prince of Central Park
Prince of Central Park (2000)
GoodWatch score 26

as Noah Cairn

Mambo Café
Mambo Café (2000)
GoodWatch score 52

as Joey

1990s

30 titles · average score 54
Wilbur Falls
Wilbur Falls (1998)
GoodWatch score 47

as Philip Devereaux

The Last Don
The Last Don (1997)
GoodWatch score 71

TV show · as Don Domenico Clericuzio

Dellaventura
Dellaventura (1997)

TV show · as Anthony Dellaventura

2 Days in the Valley
2 Days in the Valley (1996)
GoodWatch score 59

as Dosmo Pizzo

Mojave Moon
Mojave Moon (1996)
GoodWatch score 43

as Al

City Hall
City Hall (1996)
GoodWatch score 59

as Frank Anselmo

Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional (1994)
GoodWatch score 77

as Old Tony

Ruby
Ruby (1992)
GoodWatch score 44

as Jack Ruby

Hudson Hawk
Hudson Hawk (1991)
GoodWatch score 38

as Tommy Five-Tone

29th Street
29th Street (1991)
GoodWatch score 74

as Frank Pesce Sr.

Once Around
Once Around (1991)
GoodWatch score 68

as Joe Bella

Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder (1990)
GoodWatch score 71

as Louis

1980s

34 titles · average score 62
Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing (1989)
GoodWatch score 87

as Sal

White Hot
White Hot (1989)

as Charlie Buick

The Preppie Murder
The Preppie Murder (1989)
GoodWatch score 48

as Mike Sheehan

Harlem Nights
Harlem Nights (1989)
GoodWatch score 43

as Phil Cantone

Shocktroop
Shocktroop (1989)

as John Cunningham

Radio Days
Radio Days (1987)
GoodWatch score 79

as Rocco

Moonstruck
Moonstruck (1987)
GoodWatch score 80

as Mr. Johnny Cammareri

The Purple Rose of Cairo
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
GoodWatch score 81

as Monk

The Protector
The Protector (1985)
GoodWatch score 54

as Danny Garoni

Lady Blue
Lady Blue (1985)
GoodWatch score 65

TV show · as Lt. Terry McNichols

The Stuff
The Stuff (1985)
GoodWatch score 62

as Vickers

Blood Feud
Blood Feud (1983)
GoodWatch score 74

TV show · as Randy Powers

1970s

14 titles · average score 68
Fingers
Fingers (1978)
GoodWatch score 60

as Butch

The Last Tenant
The Last Tenant (1978)

as Carl

Bloodbrothers
Bloodbrothers (1978)
GoodWatch score 45

as Artie

Hooch
Hooch (1977)

as Tony

On Our Own
On Our Own (1977)

TV show · as Skip Mazarelli

The Andros Targets
The Andros Targets (1977)

TV show · as Lt. Phil Lombardi

The Front
The Front (1976)
GoodWatch score 69

as Danny LaGattuta

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live (1975)
GoodWatch score 69

TV show · as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) / Self - Host

The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II (1974)
GoodWatch score 92

as Tony Rosato

Kojak
Kojak (1973)
GoodWatch score 72

TV show · as Matty

Bang the Drum Slowly
Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)
GoodWatch score 66

as Horse

ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special (1972)
GoodWatch score 68

TV show · as Dominic Ginetti