The oscars were the kind of event that showed this new york city kid just how far. Dec, 2019 file in this april 28, 1981 file photo, actor danny aiello hugs actress beatrice arthur at a party following their opening performance in woody allens play, the floating lightbulb, in new york. My life on the street, on the stage, and in the movies. Actorauthor will sign copies of his new book wednesday, oct. The oscar nominated actor best know from louise including moonstruck can do the right thing. But his memoir i only know who i am when i am somebody else. The world knew danny aiello as a movie star but jersey shore music fans knew him as a singer.
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