PRESS & MEDIA
Gianni Russo in print, on air, and in the headlines.
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THE CLIPPING ROOM
Explore coverage, interviews, and mentions of Gianni Russo, alongside clippings from his personal website. Each entry links to its source. Historical recollections and claims remain attributed to the interviewee or publisher.
17 press links
FEATURED CLIPPING · Features
New York Daily News ·
A New York rerelease brings Carlo Rizzi’s actor together with fans.
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Sunday Express · Gianni’s archive ·
A press clipping collected on Gianni’s personal website.
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Times Square Chronicles · Gianni’s archive ·
An interview collected in Gianni’s personal press archive.
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GianniRusso.com press archive ·
An archived press item discussing allegations surrounding the film’s production.
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GianniRusso.com press archive ·
An archived announcement for Gianni’s New York performance series.
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GianniRusso.com press archive ·
A short press clipping preserved on Gianni’s website.
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Read / watch at source ↗Interviews
ABC7 New York ·
Sandy Kenyon visits Gianni to discuss his memoir and acting debut.
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PBS / One-on-One ·
A television conversation about the memoir and playing Carlo Rizzi.
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Fox News Radio ·
A radio conversation about his memoir, movie career, and personal recollections.
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VICE ·
Gianni discusses his book, acting debut, and memories of Hollywood.
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Las Vegas Sun ·
Coverage of Gianni’s memoir and a Las Vegas book-signing appearance.
Read / watch at source ↗Mentions
Las Vegas Review-Journal ·
The Kats column encounters Gianni at the Bootlegger Bistro’s Copa Room.
Read / watch at source ↗Mentions
The Guardian ·
A filmmaking retrospective includes Gianni in its wedding-scene cast photograph.
Read / watch at source ↗Mentions
The Guardian ·
A profile mentions Gianni while describing the Calabrese family’s connections.
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The Guardian ·
A film-news roundup mentions a project Gianni was developing.
Read / watch at source ↗Features
Fox News ·
A book spotlight introduces Gianni’s memoir.
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Fox News Video ·
A video interview accompanies the release of his memoir.
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Curated October 17, 2026. This collection is not an exhaustive record of every online mention. Sources may require a subscription or vary by region. More clippings: Gianni’s personal press archive ↗. Send a missing article or correction →
NEW YORK · GIANNI’S PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS
Carlo GambinoCarlo Gambino is part of the New York world Gianni revisits in his memoir and on the show. Recalling his childhood recovery from polio at Bellevue Hospital, Gianni says his nurse, Dolores Barone, was Gambino’s niece and looked after him during his stay. In later interviews, he describes working in New York’s mob circles and recalls Gambino’s protection. “Mentoring by the Mob: Carlo Gambino” returns to Gambino’s story and Gianni’s memories of their connection. Explore the people, work, and relationships that shaped his years before Hollywood, told through Gianni’s own recollections.
Gianni’s account · 2025 Gangsters Inc. interview ↗ Gianni’s 2019 VICE interview ↗ABOUT THE SHOW
The Hollywood Godfather Podcast is a weekly conversation with actor and author Gianni Russo, known for playing Carlo Rizzi in the original The Godfather, and co-host Jeanie Raymond.
The show explores classic Hollywood, Gianni’s personal recollections, organized crime, and conversations with guests from entertainment and beyond. Producer Mike Austin creates the show’s audio and visual experience.
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