Catherine Scorsese
Acting
Biography
Catherine Scorsese (April 16, 1912 – January 6, 1997) was an American actress, and the mother of filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Scorsese was of Italian descent and frequently played the role of an Italian mother. She is perhaps most well known for her appearance in her son's film Goodfellas, as Mrs. DeVito, Tommy's mother, as well as Casino and Mean Streets. She published a recipe book, “Italianamerican: The Scorsese Family Cookbook.”
Born: April 16, 1912
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Martin Scorsese Directs
Providing behind the scenes footage of the director on set with clips from his own films, Martin Scorsese Directs depicts to riveting effect the way Scorsese brings the written story to life on the big screen. Additional interviews with the likes of Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel, Thelma Schoonmaker, the director’s own parents, and others build a perception of Scorsese that not everybody knows.
GoodFellas
The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.
Martin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master
Martin Scorsese is the unchallenged master of the cinematic quest for Italian-American identity. He has etched the cinematic image of the Sicilian mafiosi and the reality of America with incredible actors like DiCaprio and De Niro.
Casino
In Las Vegas, two best friends--a casino executive and a Mafia enforcer--compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite.
The King of Comedy
Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
Scorsese on Scorsese
Martin Scorsese discusses his personal background and his filmography as they relate to each other.
The Godfather Part III
In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging mafia don, Michael Corleone seeks forgiveness for his sins while taking a young protege under his wing.
Cape Fear
Sam Bowden is a small-town corporate attorney. Max Cady is a tattooed, cigar-smoking, Bible-quoting, psychotic rapist. What do they have in common? 14 years ago, Sam was a public defender assigned to Max Cady's rape trial, and he made a serious error: he hid a document from his illiterate client that could have gotten him acquitted. Now, the cagey Cady has been released, and he intends to teach Sam Bowden and his family a thing or two about loss.
Mean Streets
A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.
Martin Scorsese: Back on the Block
Martin Scorsese, discusses the locations and personalities that inspired the film, in a promotional short for the film "Mean Streets."
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Piscano's Mother
as Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited)
as Fruit Stand Customer
as Woman in Cafe
as Tommy's Mother
as Self
as Self
as Customer at Bakery
as Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited)
as Birthday Guest
as Extra (uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
as Rupert's Mom (voice)
as Self
as Woman on Landing (uncredited)
as Mother
as Mother