Charles Scorsese
American actor

Charles Scorsese

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American actor
Gender:
Male
Places:
United States of America
Is:
Actor
Work field:
Film, TV, Stage & Radio
Birth:
8 May 1913(New York City)
Death:
23 August 1993(New York City)
Religions:
Catholicism
Family:
Spouse(s):
Catherine Scorsese
Children:
Martin Scorsese
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Luciano Charles "Charlie" Scorsese (May 8, 1913 – August 23, 1993) was an American film actor and the father of film director Martin Scorsese.
Scorsese was born in New York City, the son of Teresa and Francesco Scorsese, Sicilian immigrants from Polizzi Generosa, a small town near Palermo. He married film actress Catherine Scorsese in 1933. He was the father of Academy Award-winning film director Martin Scorsese. In 1980 he made his first film appearance in Raging Bull, playing "Charlie". He featured in the gangster film Goodfellas in 1990, portraying "Vinnie" who was based on the real-life gangster, Thomas Agro.

Filmography

  • The Age of Innocence (1993) (uncredited)
  • Cape Fear (1991) – Fruitstand Customer
  • The Hard Way (1991) (uncredited) – Senior Citizen
  • Goodfellas (1990) – Vinnie
  • The Color of Money (1986) – High Roller #1
  • Wise Guys (1986) – Birthday Guest
  • After Hours (1985) (uncredited) – Club Berlin Patron
  • The King of Comedy (1983) – First Man at Bar
  • Raging Bull (1980) – Charlie
  • Italianamerican (1974) – Himself