Original: He had a pivotal role in the 1989 Spike Lee film Do the Right Thing, earning a nomination for a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his portrayal of Sal, the pizzeria owner and also as Don Clericuzio in the miniseries Mario Puzo's The Last Don.
Simplified: Aiello was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award in 1990 for his role as Sal, the pizzeria owner.