Catherine Scorsese
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 16, 1912
- Died
- January 6, 1997 (aged 84)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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.”
Known For
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Filmography
As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Martin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master
Movie · as Self (archive) - Martin Scorsese's mother
GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors
Movie · as Actor (Archive Footage)
Inside Rupert Pupkin
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Scorsese on Scorsese
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
A Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy'
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Casino
Movie · as Piscano's Mother
Men Lie
Movie
The Age of Innocence
Movie · as Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited)
Cape Fear
Movie · as Fruit Stand Customer
GoodFellas
Movie · as Tommy's Mother
The Godfather Part III
Movie · as Woman in Cafe
Martin Scorsese Directs
Movie · as Self
The Scorsese Machine
Movie · as Self
China Girl
Movie · as Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited)
Moonstruck
Movie · as Customer at Bakery
Wise Guys
Movie · as Birthday Guest
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Movie · as Extra (uncredited)
Easy Money
Movie · as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
The King of Comedy
Movie · as Rupert's Mom (voice)
Italianamerican
Movie · as Self
Martin Scorsese: Back on the Block
Movie · as Self
Mean Streets
Movie · as Woman on Landing (uncredited)
Who's That Knocking at My Door
Movie · as Mother
It's Not Just You, Murray!
Movie · as Mother