Catherine Scorsese
Known for ActingBorn 1912-04-16 — died 1997-01-06New York City, New York, USA
Catherine Scorsese (April 16, 1912 – January 6, 1997) was an American actress, and the 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, as well as Casino and Mean Streets. She published a recipe book, “Italianamerican: The Scorsese Family Cookbook.”
Known for
GoodFellas
1990 · as Tommy's Mother
The Godfather Part III
1990 · as Woman in Cafe
Casino
1995 · as Piscano's Mother
Cape Fear
1991 · as Fruit Stand Customer
The Age of Innocence
1993 · as Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited)
Moonstruck
1987 · as Customer at Bakery
The King of Comedy
1982 · as Rupert's Mom (voice)
Mean Streets
1973 · as Woman on Landing (uncredited)
Italianamerican
1974 · as Self
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984 · as Extra (uncredited)
Who's That Knocking at My Door
1968 · as Mother
A Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy'
2002 · as Self (archive footage)
Easy Money
1983 · as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
China Girl
1987 · as Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited)
Wise Guys
1986 · as Birthday Guest
Martin Scorsese Directs
1990 · as Self
Martin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master
2024 · as Self (archive) - Martin Scorsese's mother
The Scorsese Machine
1990 · as Self