Catherine Scorsese

Born: 1912-04-16

Catherine Scorsese was an American actress and 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. She published a recipe book, Italianamerican: The Scorsese Family Cookbook.


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as Tommy's Mother
Released: 1990-09-12

The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by...

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as Woman in Cafe
Released: 1990-12-25

In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging...

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Casino

as Piscano's Mother
Released: 1995-11-22

In early-1970s Las Vegas, Sam "Ace" Rothstein gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers...

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Cape Fear

as Fruit Stand Customer
Released: 1991-11-13

Sam Bowden is a small-town corporate attorney. Max Cady is a tattooed, cigar-smoking,...

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Moonstruck

as Customer at Bakery
Released: 1987-12-16

37-year-old Italian-American widow Loretta Castorini believes she is unlucky in love, and so...

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The King of Comedy

as Rupert's Mom (voice)
Released: 1982-12-18

Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol,...

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The Age of Innocence

as Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited)
Released: 1993-09-10

In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from...

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Mean Streets

as Woman on Landing (uncredited)
Released: 1973-10-14

A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.

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The Muppets Take Manhattan

as Extra (uncredited)
Released: 1984-06-27

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New...

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Who's That Knocking at My Door

as Mother
Released: 1969-03-14

A Catholic New Yorker falls in love with a girl and wants to marry her, but he struggles to...

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Wise Guys

as Birthday Guest
Released: 1986-04-17

Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000,...

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China Girl

as Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited)
Released: 1987-09-25

Teenage lovers Tony (Richard Panebianco) and Tyan-Hwa (Sari Chang) tip the balance of power in...

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It's Not Just You, Murray!

as Mother
Released: 1964-01-13

Now middle-aged, mobster Murray looks back at his humble beginnings as a bootlegger and his rise...

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Martin Scorsese Directs

as Self
Released: 1990-06-16

Providing behind the scenes footage of the director on set with clips from his own films, Martin...

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Italianamerican

as Self
Released: 1974-10-01

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese interviews his mother and father about their life in New York and...

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Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain

as Self
Released: 2023-12-08

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Men Lie

as uncredited
Released: 1994-01-13

Swearing fidelity to his fiancée, two-faced Scott attempts to bed every woman who crosses his path.

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A Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy'

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2002-12-17

Documentary about the making of Martin Scorsese's story of a man willing to go to any length for...

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Martin Scorsese: Back on the Block

as Self
Released: 1973-01-01

Martin Scorsese, discusses the locations and personalities that inspired the film, in a...

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The Scorsese Machine

as Self
Released: 1990-01-01

Amazing documentary shows rarely seen side of a master director. 1990 was a very good year for...

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Scorsese on Scorsese

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2004-12-08

Martin Scorsese discusses his personal background and his filmography as they relate to each other.

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