Rick Aiello

Rick Aiello
Born(1955-09-21)September 21, 1955
DiedJuly 26, 2021(2021-07-26) (aged 65)
Warwick, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1984–2016
SpouseArlene Urichich[1]
Children2[1]
FatherDanny Aiello
RelativesMichael Kay (cousin)
FamilyDanny Aiello III (brother)

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]

  1. ^ a b 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.
  2. ^ Tisdale, Jerrica (March 8, 2021). "5 Ways Do The Right Thing Is Still Relevant Today". CinemaBlend. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  3. ^ 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.