Charles Scorsese
American actor (1913–1993)
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Luciano Charles Scorsese (May 8, 1913 – August 23, 1993) was an American film actor. He was the father of filmmaker Martin Scorsese.[1][2]
May 8, 1913
Charles Scorsese | |
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Scorsese in Italianamerican (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, including Martin |
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 attended Public School 21.[4]
He worked as a presser for over forty years and also as a wardrobe consultant.[4] He married Catherine Cappa in 1933. He was the father of Academy Award-winning film director Martin Scorsese,[1][2] and began playing small or bit roles in films from the mid-1970s, mainly in his son's productions, but occasionally worked with other directors.
Scorsese died after a long illness in 1993, aged 80.[5] His last film role was in The Age of Innocence, which was released after his death.[6]
Filmography
| 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 | |
| 1986 | Wise Guys | Birthday Guest #11 | |
| The Color of Money | High Roller #1 | ||
| 1987 | Moonstruck | Customer in Bakery | Uncredited |
| 1990 | Goodfellas | Vinnie | |
| 1991 | The Hard Way | Senior Citizen | Uncredited |
| Cape Fear | Fruitstand Customer | ||
| 1993 | The Age of Innocence | Elderly Man at Jersey City Station | Uncredited, (final film role) (posthumous) |