He had a pivotal role in the NUMBER@1 PERSON@1 film Do the Right Thing , earning a nomination for a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his portrayal of PERSON@2 , the pizzeria owner and also as PERSON@3 in the miniseries PERSON@4 's The Last PERSON@5 .

PERSON@6 was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award in NUMBER@2 for his role as PERSON@2 , the pizzeria owner .
