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 .