Rick Aiello (September 21, 1955 – July 26, 2021) was an American film and television actor. He played Officer Long in the Spike Lee films Do the Right Thing and Jungle Fever.[2][3]
Rick Aiello | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 21, 1955 |
| Died | July 26, 2021 (aged 65) Warwick, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1984–2016 |
| Spouse | Arlene Urichich[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Father | Danny Aiello |
| Relatives | Michael Kay (cousin) |
| Family | Danny Aiello III (brother) |
Career
editAiello worked as a nightclub bouncer, bartender and club manager, and later pursued his acting career.[4][5][6]
Aiello guest-starred in television programs including Diagnosis: Murder, L.A. Law, 21 Jump Street, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Early Edition, The Sopranos, Walker, Texas Ranger and 18 Wheels of Justice.[1][7] He also appeared and co-starred in films such as Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing, Jungle Fever and Clockers as NYCPD patrol officers, One Good Cop as an NYCPD detective, She Hate Me, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, The Don's Analyst, Me and the Kid, Hollywood Confidential, Sex and the City, A Brooklyn State of Mind, 29th Street and Silent Madness.[1][7] Aiello also co-starred in the short-lived American crime drama television series Dellaventura, playing Teddy Naples.[8] He retired in 2016, last appearing in the film Nobody's Perfect.[3]
Personal life
editAiello was the son of actor Danny Aiello. Aiello died of pancreatic cancer at St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, New York, on July 26, 2021,[9] at the age of 65.[10][11][12]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Silent Madness | Michael | |
| 1984 | The Terminator | Bouncer | |
| 1989 | Do the Right Thing | Officer Long | |
| 1989 | Harlem Nights | Man #1 | |
| 1990 | Downtown | Mickey Witlin | |
| 1990 | The Closer | Billy Grant | |
| 1991 | One Good Cop | Knudson | |
| 1991 | Switch | Wiseguy at Duke's | |
| 1991 | Jungle Fever | Officer Long | |
| 1991 | 29th Street | Jimmy Vitello | |
| 1992 | Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me | Cliff Howard | |
| 1993 | Me and the Kid | Agent Pasetta | |
| 1994 | Minotaur | Mink | |
| 1994 | Endangered | Sheriff Shirley | |
| 1995 | Clockers | Cop #2 | |
| 1998 | A Brooklyn State of Mind | Nicky Vetrino | |
| 2000 | Other Voices | Mink | |
| 2001 | One Eyed King | Terry / Voice over | |
| 2004 | She Hate Me | Rocco Bonasera | |
| 2004 | Jimmy Whispers Returns to Mulberry Street | Bobby Bars | |
| 2005 | Remedy | Tom | |
| 2005 | Brooklyn Lobster | Tommy C. | |
| 2007 | The Gentleman | Cooper Russo | |
| 2008 | Sex and the City | Angry Driver | |
| 2012 | Destination Fame | Mr. Perry | |
| 2014 | Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces | Cliff Howard | |
| 2014 | Reach Me | Maitre D' | |
| 2016 | Nobody's Perfect | Dr. Drummond |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder | Parker Newton | Television film |
| 1989 | The Preppie Murder | Policeman | |
| 1989 | 21 Jump Street | Lenny | Episode: "Say It Ain't So, Pete" |
| 1990 | K-9000 | Waiter | Television film |
| 1990 | Parker Kane | Bartender | |
| 1990 | Knights of the Kitchen Table | Barry | |
| 1991 | L.A. Law | Michael Maceina | Episode: "Badfellas" |
| 1992 | The Fifth Corner | Ovid Giorgano | Episode: "Home" |
| 1992 | Tales from the Crypt | Marty | Episode: "This'll Kill Ya" |
| 1992 | Angel Street | Gianni America | Episode: "Death of a Car Salesman" |
| 1993 | Renegade | Johnny Bendetti | Episode: "The Rabbit and the Fox" |
| 1994, 1996 | Diagnosis: Murder | Eddie Romero / Daniel Strega | 2 episodes |
| 1994, 2001 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Chachi / Anthony | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Marker | Hit man | Episode: "Factor X" |
| 1995 | Brothers' Destiny | Yale Preacher | Television film |
| 1995, 1996 | Strange Luck | Frankie | 2 episodes |
| 1996 | NYPD Blue | Joe Carlin | Episode: "A Tushful of Dollars" |
| 1996 | High Incident | Al | Episode: "52 Car Pick-Up" |
| 1997 | Hollywood Confidential | Joey Di Rosa | Television film |
| 1997 | The Don's Analyst | Frankie Leoni | |
| 1997–1998 | Dellaventura | Teddy Naples | 14 episodes |
| 1998 | Clueless | Jason | 2 episodes |
| 2000 | Early Edition | Knuckles | Episode: "Everybody Goes to Rick's" |
| 2001 | 18 Wheels of Justice | Eddie 'The Horse' Ferenga | Episode: "Amore... Omerta" |
| 2001 | V.I.P. | Dolman | Episode: "Amazon Val" |
| 2002 | 100 Centre Street | William Monteleone | Episode: "Justice Delayed" |
| 2002 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Boxing Referee | Episode: "Fight Night" |
| 2003 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Craig Fulton | Episode: "Choice" |
| 2006, 2008 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Thug Boyfriend / Mac McGregor | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | The Sopranos | Ray-Ray D'Abaldo | |
| 2010 | Ugly Betty | Bouncer #1 | Episode: "London Calling" |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Shanfeld, Ethan (July 27, 2021). "Rick Aiello, 'Do the Right Thing' Actor and Danny Aiello's Son, Dies at 65". Variety. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ Tisdale, Jerrica (March 8, 2021). "5 Ways Do The Right Thing Is Still Relevant Today". CinemaBlend. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ a b Braine, Theresa (July 27, 2021). "Actor Rick Aiello of 'Do the Right Thing' and Danny Aiello's son, dead of pancreatic cancer at age 63". New York Daily News. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ Wilson, John (January 20, 1991). "Aiello & Son". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ "Daily Record from Morristown, New Jersey - Page 21". Daily Record. Morristown, New Jersey. March 7, 1991. Retrieved July 28, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Turner, Ashley (July 28, 2021). "Rick Aiello, 'Do the Right Thing' Actor and Son of Danny Aiello, Dies at 65". TheWrap. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ a b "Rick Aiello". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (October 2, 2015). The Television Crime Fighters Factbook: Over 9,800 Details from 301 Programs, 1937-2003. McFarland. p. 39. ISBN 9781476611433 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Special Magazine 2022". SAG-AFTRA. p. 85. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Evans, Greg (July 27, 2021). "Rick Aiello Dies: 'Do The Right Thing' Actor, Son Of Danny Aiello Was 65". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ Lash, Jolle (July 27, 2021). "Rick Aiello, actor and son of Danny Aiello, dies at 65". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ Barnes, Mike (July 27, 2021). "Rick Aiello, Actor and Son of Danny Aiello, Dies at 65". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
External links
edit- Rick Aiello at IMDb
- Rick Aiello at the TCM Movie Database
- Rick Aiello at AllMovie
- Rotten Tomatoes profile
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