Read next: $1M Mega Millions ticket sold in Pa. Gianni Russo, who is best known for his role as Carlo Rizzi in “The Godfather,” will be sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the iconic film ...

Gianni Russo won the role of Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather (1972) on the basis of his screen test. Since then, Russo has remained busy as an actor, mostly playing assorted "wiseguys" and Mafia types.