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Paul Sorvino
Paul Sorvino
83 years (Apr 13, 1939 – Jul 25, 2022)
Brooklyn, New York, USA
107 Movies
20 TV Shows

Paul Sorvino

Known for
Godfather of Harlem
Frank Costello
GoodFellas
Paul Cicero
Law & Order
Phil Cerreta
Cruising
Capt. Edelson
An American actor and opera singer from Brooklyn, a robust character player with a booming voice. He is best remembered as Paulie Cicero, the deliberate, slow-moving mob captain in Martin Scorsese's 'GoodFellas' (1990), and appeared as Fulgencio Capulet in Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet' (1996). A trained tenor and sculptor as well, he brought imposing bulk and unexpected tenderness to gangsters, cops and fathers across a long career on stage and screen. A commanding presence until his death in 2022.
An American actor and opera singer from Brooklyn, a robust character player with a booming voice. He is best remembered as Paulie Cicero, the deliberate, slow-moving mob captain in Martin Scorsese's 'GoodFellas' (1990), and appeared as Fulgencio Capulet in Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet' (1996). A trained tenor and sculptor as well, he brought imposing bulk and unexpected tenderness to gangsters, cops and fathers across a long career on stage and screen. A commanding presence until his death in 2022.
Known for
Godfather of Harlem
Frank Costello
GoodFellas
Paul Cicero
Law & Order
Phil Cerreta
Cruising
Capt. Edelson
Movies
TV Shows
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Pursued
Grandpa
★ 5.8
2023
Film
The Great American Heist
Cheech
2022
Film
The Birthday Cake
Uncle Carmine
★ 5.1
2021
Film
Most Guys Are Losers
Grandpa Paul
★ 2.6
2020
Film
Bad Impulse
Lou Branch
★ 5.0
2019
Film
Godfather of Harlem
Frank Costello · 13 episodes
★ 8.1
2019–
TV
Welcome to Acapulco
Senator Campbell
★ 5.4
2019
Film
Beneath the Leaves
Captain Parker
★ 4.0
2019
Film
Acts of Desperation
Chief Lassiter
★ 3.8
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paul Sorvino still alive?
Paul Sorvino passed away on July 25, 2022 at age 83.
What are the most famous roles of Paul Sorvino?
Paul Sorvino is best known for roles in GoodFellas, Romeo + Juliet, The Firm.
How many movies has Paul Sorvino been in?
Over a 57-year career (since 1965), Paul Sorvino has appeared in 107 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Paul Sorvino's first movie?
The career of Paul Sorvino began with Skyscraper (1965).
What is Paul Sorvino's most recent movie or series?
Paul Sorvino's most recent release is Pursued, which premiered on March 25, 2023.
What TV shows has Paul Sorvino appeared in?
On television, Paul Sorvino has appeared in Elementary, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Cosmos, Godfather of Harlem.
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Paul Sorvino
Paul Sorvino
1939-04-13 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Paul Anthony Sorvino (April 13, 1939 – July 25, 2022) was a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, opera singer, writer, and sculptor. He often portrayed authority figures on both sides of the law and was known for his roles as Paulie Cicero (based on Paul Vario) in the 1990 gangster film Goodfellas, and NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta on the TV series Law & Order. He took on supporting roles in A Touch of Class, Reds, The Rocketeer, Nixon, and Romeo + Juliet. He was the father of actors Mira Sorvino and Michael Sorvino.

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