Obituaries
Danny Aiello, a veteran character actor best known for ‘Do the Right Thing,’ ‘Moonstruck’ and ‘The Godfather: Part II,’ has died. He was 86.
Dec. 13, 2019
Danny Aiello III, stuntman, dies at 53; Ruth Nussbaum, Reform Jewish leader, dies at 98
May 4, 2010
Archives
PASSINGS: Danny Aiello III, Ruth Nussbaum
Movies
Danny Aiello is one of the few actors who has won an Emmy and an Obie, worked with Spike Lee and Sergio Leone and can teach you how to build a zip gun.
Sept. 24, 1989
The actor is fun to watch in this dark comedy, in which surprises are served in delicious, nutritious courses at an exceptionally busy TriBeCa restaurant.
Nov. 2, 2001
Entertainment & Arts
At 71, Danny Aiello is fulfilling his first dream, singing. ‘Life was passing by,’ he explains.
July 17, 2004
Danny Aiello and newcomer Alex Zuckerman are so engaging in “Me and the Kid” (citywide) that it’s a shame its script didn’t get the further polishing it so clearly needed.
Oct. 23, 1993
Although he describes himself as “a New York guy from the streets,” Danny Aiello has the usual trappings of a star doing interviews on the road--posh hotel suite, name recognition at the front desk, press agent to greet you in the lobby.
Oct. 8, 1993
After making three films with dear old dad--Danny Aiello--Rick Aiello gets to play his son in their fourth teaming, “The Closer,” due to open here and in New York on Feb. 15.
Jan. 20, 1991
After making three films with dear old dad -- Danny Aiello -- Rick Aiello gets to play his son in their fourth teaming, “The Closer,” due to open here and in New York on Feb. 15.