Charles Scorsese
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
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’ f...
Known For
Filmography
As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas
2026
as Self (archive footage)
Martin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master
2024
as Self (archive) - Scorsese's father
Scorsese on Scorsese
2004
as Self (archive footage)
The Age of Innocence
1993
as Elderly Man at Jersey City Station (uncredited)
Cape Fear
1991
as Fruit Stand Customer
The Hard Way
1991
as Senior Citizen (uncredited)
GoodFellas
1990
as Vinnie
Martin Scorsese Directs
1990
as Self
The Scorsese Machine
1990
as Self
China Girl
1987
as Old Man at the Bar (uncredited)
Moonstruck
1987
as Customer at Bakery (uncredited)
The Color of Money
1986
as High Roller #1
Wise Guys
1986
as Birthday Guest
After Hours
1985
as Club Berlin Patron (uncredited)
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
as Extra (uncredited)
The King of Comedy
1982
as First Man at Bar
Raging Bull
1980
as Charlie - Man with Como
Italianamerican
1974
as Self