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Charles Scorsese

May 08, 1913 - Aug 23, 1993 (80 years old) in New York City, New York, USA

Luciano Charles Scorsese (May 5, 1913–August 23, 1993) was an American actor and father of filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Scorsese was born in New York City, the son of Teresa and Francesco Scorsese, Sicilian immigrants from Polizzi Generosa, a small town near Palermo. 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.

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Known For

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GoodFellas
Vinnie
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The King of Comedy
First Man at Bar
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Raging Bull
Charlie - Man with Como
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Wise Guys
Birthday Guest
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Cape Fear
Fruit Stand Customer
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Moonstruck
Customer at Bakery (uncredited)
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China Girl
Old Man at the Bar (uncredited)
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Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain
Self
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Martin Scorsese Directs
Self
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After Hours
Club Berlin Patron (uncredited)

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