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

(1913-05-08)May 8, 1913
DiedAugust 23, 1993(1993-08-23) (aged 80)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1974–1993
Spouse
(m. 1933)
Children2, including Martin Scorsese

Biography

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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 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

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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

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  1. ^ "Luciano Charles Scorsese; Father of Director Martin Scorsese". Los Angeles Times. August 26, 1993. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Casillo, Robert (January 2006). Gangster priest: the Italian ... - Robert Casillo - Google Boeken. ISBN 9780802091130. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
  4. ^ "Charles Scorsese, 80; Presser Turned Actor –". New York Times. August 24, 1993. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
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