Luciano Charles Scorsese (May 8, 1913 – August 23, 1993) was an American film actor. He was the father of filmmaker Martin Scorsese.[1][2]
Charles Scorsese | |
|---|---|
 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 |
Biography
editScorsese 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 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.[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 | |
| 1987 | 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. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ Maria T. Miliora (March 3, 2004). The Scorsese Psyche on Screen: Roots of Themes and Characters in the Films. McFarland. pp. 11–. ISBN 978-0-7864-8393-8.
- ^ Casillo, Robert (January 2006). Gangster priest: the Italian ... - Robert Casillo - Google Boeken. ISBN 9780802091130. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
- ^ "Charles Scorsese, 80; Presser Turned Actor –". New York Times. August 24, 1993. Retrieved December 8, 2011.