Charles Scorsese

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Charles Scorsese
Born Luciano Charles Scorsese
(1913-05-08)May 8, 1913
New York City
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New York City
Cause of death Illness
Occupation Actor
Spouse(s) Catherine Scorsese (1933–1993)

Luciano Charles "Charlie" Scorsese (May 8, 1913 – August 23, 1993) was an American film actor and the father of film director Martin Scorsese.[2][3]

Scorsese was born in New York City, the son of Teresa and Francesco Scorsese, Sicilian immigrants from Polizzi Generosa, a small town near Palermo.[4][5] He married film actress Catherine Scorsese in 1933. He was the father of Academy Award-winning film director Martin Scorsese. In 1980 he made his first film appearance in Raging Bull, playing "Charlie". He featured in the gangster film GoodFellas in 1990, portraying "Vinnie" who was based on the real-life gangster, Thomas Agro.

Filmography

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