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Danny Aiello

American actor
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Moonstruck Olympia Dukakis and Danny Aiello in Moonstruck (1987).

Danny Aiello was an American actor born in New York City on June 20, 1933, and he passed away in New Jersey on December 12, 2019. He was married to Sandy Cohen since 1955.1

Aiello had a prolific career, appearing in numerous films and television shows. He is particularly remembered for his role as Sal in Spike Lee's acclaimed 1989 film, Do the Right Thing. This film, which explored racial tensions in a New York City neighborhood, earned Aiello an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His other notable film credits include Moonstruck, The Godfather: Part II, and Once Upon a Time in America.12

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