Danny Aiello Legacy; Net Worth & Family He Leaves Behind

Danny Aiello, Do The Right Thing actor is no more with us. The veteran actor played roles for the hit movies like The Godfather part II, The Front, and Moonstruck. Through his characters, he had accumulated a hefty net worth that he left behind for his children now.

As reported by The Inquisitor, Aiello passed away at a New Jersey hospital on December 12, where he is treated for a sudden illness. Let’s know hos the late actor made money from his acting, including house, salary.

Who was Danny Aiello?

Veteran actor Danny Aiello played the character of Madonna’s father in the 1986 video for Papa Don’t Preach. Danny Louis Aiello Jr was born in New York City in June 1933. But suddenly th actor died at the age of 86. His family told us that he suffered an inflection related to his treatment. Hollywood stars paid tribute to him via social media pages.

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Veteran actor Danny Aiello Died at the age of 86

The late actor is known for playing the character of pizza parlor owner Sal in 1989 film ‘Do The Right Thing.’ For his role, Danny gained massive critical acclaim and received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Aiello broke into the movies in the early 1970s with a minor role in Robert DeNiro baseball drama, ‘Bang the Drum Slowly.’

Prior to fame, the late actor went to the US Army, but he lied about his age, so he enlisted in the US Army. Three years later, he returned to home did several jobs to support his family as well as himself.

His movies include such as The Purple Rose of Cairo, Harlem Nights, Ruby, Days i the Valley, Dinner Rush, and Lucky Number Slevin. Aside from film, he also appeared on the television screen and played as Don Domenico Clericuzo in the miniseries ‘The Last Don’ in 1997.

Besides, Aiello acted on Broadway and also had a singing career. He had released several albums with a big band sound, including 2008’s Live from Atlantic City and 2010s My Christmas Song for You.

How Much the Late Actor Danny Aiello Earned?

Danny Aiello was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. He had played numerous movies, including miniseries from which he made for colossal fortune. People magazine reported that Aiello paid at least $750,000 a movie. The late actor Danny Aiello’s net worth was $6 million.

In addition to his acting, Aiello had worked on Broadway and the music industry. He collaborated a rap album ‘Bridges’ with rapper-songwriter Damon Hasan. Furthermore, Danny wrote a memoir, “I Only Know Who I Am When I Am Somebody Else,” published in 2014.

According to The Staten Island Advance, he won $2 million in a lawsuit in 2014. He and some baker planned to build a movie studio in Stapleton. However, it didn’t make a success, and eventually, he sued to get his money back.

House & Cars Details

Danny and his wife Sandy owned a home in Saddle River, New Jersey, for over $1 million back in 1998. The 6,000 square foot property built in 1969, sist on two acres. Aiello was a father of four children, including Danny Aiello III. Although there is no info regarding his car collections on the internet.

Daniel Aiello Net Worth, House & Cars

Name Daniel Louis Aiello, Jr.
Famous As Danny Aiello
Date of Birth June 20, 1933
Died December 12, 2019, New Jersey
Age 86 years old
Place Manhattan, New York
Profession Actor
Net Worth $6 Million
Spouse Sandy Cohen
Children Four
Active Years 1973-2019

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