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Catherine Scorsese

Apr 16, 1912 - Jan 06, 1997 (84 years old) in New York City, New York, USA

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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GoodFellas
Tommy's Mother
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The Godfather Part III
Woman in Cafe
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Casino
Piscano's Mother
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The King of Comedy
Rupert's Mom (voice)
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Moonstruck
Customer at Bakery
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Cape Fear
Fruit Stand Customer
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The Age of Innocence
Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited)
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Mean Streets
Woman on Landing (uncredited)
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The Muppets Take Manhattan
Extra (uncredited)
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China Girl
Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited)

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