Luciano Charles Scorsese(May 8, 1913 – August 23, 1993) was an American film actor. He was the father of filmmakerMartin Scorsese.[1][2]
Charles Scorsese | |
|---|---|
 Scorsese inItalianamerican(1974) | |
| Born | Luciano Charles Scorsese May 8, 1913 New York City,U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 1993(aged 80) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–1993 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, includingMartin Scorsese |
Biography
editScorsese was born inNew York City,the son of Teresa and Francesco Scorsese,Sicilian immigrantsfromPolizzi Generosa,a small town nearPalermo.[3][4]He marriedCatherine Cappain 1933. He was the father ofAcademy Award-winning film directorMartin Scorsese.In 1976 he made his first film appearance inTaxi 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 filmGoodfellasin 1990, portraying "Vinnie" who was based on the real-life gangsterThomas Agro.[citation needed]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Italianamerican | Himself | Documentary |
| 1976 | Taxi Driver | Burt Steensma, Iris' Father | Uncredited, (newspaper article) |
| 1980 | Raging Bull | Charlie | |
| 1982 | The King of Comedy | First Man At Bar | |
| 1984 | The Muppets Take Manhattan | Extra | Uncredited |
| 1985 | After Hours | Club Berlin Patron | Uncredited |
| 1986 | Wise Guys | Birthday Guest #11 | |
| 1986 | The Color of Money | High Roller #1 | |
| 1986 | Moonstruck | Customer In Bakery | Uncredited |
| 1990 | Goodfellas | Vinnie | |
| 1991 | The Hard Way | Senior Citizen | Uncredited |
| 1991 | Cape Fear | Fruitstand Customer | |
| 1993 | The Age of Innocence | Elderly Man At Jersey City Station | Uncredited, (final film role) |
References
edit- ^"Luciano Charles Scorsese; Father of Director Martin Scorsese".Los Angeles Times.August 26, 1993.RetrievedSeptember 17,2015.
- ^Maria T. Miliora (March 3, 2004).The Scorsese Psyche on Screen: Roots of Themes and Characters in the Films.McFarland. pp. 11–.ISBN978-0-7864-8393-8.
- ^Casillo, Robert (January 2006).Gangster priest: the Italian... - Robert Casillo - Google Boeken.ISBN9780802091130.RetrievedDecember 8,2011.
- ^"Charles Scorsese, 80; Presser Turned Actor –".New York Times.August 24, 1993.RetrievedDecember 8,2011.