Rizzo (surname)
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Rizzo is a surname of Italian origin. Like "Ricci," it is derived from the adjective riccio, meaning curly, as a way to describe someone with curly hair.[1] It may refer to:
- Alberto Rizzo, fashion photographer and painter
- Alex Rizzo, professional wrestler
- Anthony Rizzo, film writer and director
- Betty Rizzo, fictional character from the musical Grease
- Didier Rizzo, french creator of the web site "le Soleil se lève à l'Est" in 1997
- Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, fictional character from Midnight Cowboy
- Frank Rizzo, former Mayor of Philadelphia
- Frank L. Rizzo, Jr., politician and son of the aforementioned mayor
- Jilly Rizzo, restaurateur and associate of Frank Sinatra
- Linda Jo Rizzo, singer, composer and musical producer
- Luther Rizzo, fictional character from M*A*S*H
- Marc Rizzo, current lead guitarist of Brazilian Metal band Soulfly and formerly of Ill Niño
- Marco Rizzo, Italian politician
- Massimo Rizzo, Sportsagent
- Mike Rizzo, DJ and music producer
- Pat Rizzo, saxophonist for Sly & the Family Stone
- Patti Rizzo, professional golfer
- Pedro Rizzo, kickboxer
- Rob Rizzo, NASCAR driver
- Sócrates Rizzo, Mexican politician
- Tony Rizzo, Canadian politician