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Catherine Scorsese

Acting

Catherine Scorsese

Born
1912-04-16 · New York City, New York, USA
Died
1997-01-06
Filmography
25 titles on TMDB
About Catherine Scorsese

Catherine Scorsese (April 16, 1912 – January 6, 1997) was an American actress, and the mother of filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Scorsese was of Italian descent and frequently played the role of an Italian mother. She is perhaps most well known for her appearance in her son's film Goodfellas, as Mrs. DeVito, Tommy's mother, as well as Casino and Mean Streets. She published a recipe book, “Italianamerican: The Scorsese Family Cookbook.”

Backdrop from The Godfather Part III

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Films & television

25 titles

Tommy's Mother

Piscano's Mother

Rupert's Mom (voice)

Fruit Stand Customer

Customer at Bakery

Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited)

Woman on Landing (uncredited)

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Birthday Guest

Self (archive) - Martin Scorsese's mother

Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited)

Self (archive footage)

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