Charles Scorsese

Luciano Charles "Charlie" Scorsese (May 8, 1913 – August 23, 1993) was an American film actor, and the father of director Martin Scorsese.[1][2]

Charles Scorsese
Born
Luciano Charles Scorsese

(1913-05-08)May 8, 1913
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 23, 1993(1993-08-23) (aged 80)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1976–1993
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1933)​
Children2, including Martin Scorsese

Biography

Scorsese was born in New York City, the son of Teresa and Francesco Scorsese, Sicilian immigrants from Polizzi Generosa, a small town near Palermo.[3][4] He married Catherine Cappa in 1933. He was the father of Academy Award-winning film director Martin Scorsese. In 1976 he made his first film appearance in Taxi Driver, albeit in a still newspaper photograph with his wife, as Iris’ Father. He later appeared in his son’s 1980 film, Raging Bull, where he played "Charlie.” He featured in the gangster film Goodfellas in 1990, portraying "Vinnie" who was based on the real-life gangster Thomas Agro.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1974ItalianamericanHimselfDocumentary
1976Taxi DriverIris' fatherUncredited, (newspaper article)
1980Raging BullCharlie
1982The King of ComedyFirst Man at Bar
1984The Muppets Take ManhattanExtraUncredited
1985After HoursClub Berlin PatronUncredited
1986Wise GuysBirthday Guest #11
1986The Color of MoneyHigh Roller #1
1986MoonstruckCustomer in BakeryUncredited
1990GoodfellasVinnie
1991The Hard WaySenior CitizenUncredited
1991Cape FearFruitstand Customer
1993The Age of InnocenceElderly Man at Jersey City StationUncredited, (final film role)

References
  1. "Luciano Charles Scorsese; Father of Director Martin Scorsese". Los Angeles Times. 1993-08-26. Retrieved 2015-09-17.
  2. Maria T. Miliora (3 March 2004). The Scorsese Psyche on Screen: Roots of Themes and Characters in the Films. McFarland. pp. 11–. ISBN 978-0-7864-8393-8.
  3. Casillo, Robert (January 2006). Gangster priest: the Italian ... - Robert Casillo - Google Boeken. ISBN 9780802091130. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
  4. "Charles Scorsese, 80; Presser Turned Actor –". New York Times. 1993-08-24. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
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