Paul Sorvino
Acting
- Born:
- 1939-04-13
- Died:
- 2022-07-25
- Place of birth:
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
Biography
Paul Anthony Sorvino (April 13, 1939 – July 25, 2022) was a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, opera singer, writer, and sculptor. He often portrayed authority figures on both sides of the law and was known for his roles as Paulie Cicero (based on Paul Vario) in the 1990 gangster film Goodfellas, and NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta on the TV series Law & Order. He took on supporting roles in A Touch of Class, Reds, The Rocketeer, Nixon, and Romeo + Juliet. He was the father of actors Mira Sorvino and Michael Sorvino.
Known For
Filmography
As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas
Repo! This Movie: The Anatomy of a Cult
Pursued
American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
The Great American Heist
The Birthday Cake
Most Guys Are Losers
GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors
Josh Gates Tonight
Bad Impulse
Godfather of Harlem
Welcome to Acapulco
Beneath the Leaves
Acts of Desperation
Papa
Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game
Bad Blood
Undercover Grandpa
Price for Freedom
Lost Cat Corona
The Red Maple Leaf
A Winter Rose
Rules Don't Apply
The Hybrids Family
The Brooklyn Banker
Executor
The Bronx Bull
Detours
Chasing Gold
The Bandit Hound
Emigratis
Kidnapped in Romania
Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
As Long As We Both Shall Live
Enzian: When the Lights Go Up
Cold Deck
Sicilian Vampire
Grandfathered
Celebrity Family Feud
Careful What You Wish For
No Deposit
A Place for Heroes
Cosmos
Immigrant
The Goldbergs
4Closed
Last I Heard
How Sweet It Is
Divorce Invitation
Elementary
Jersey Shore Shark Attack
For the Love of Money
Imaginary Friend
The Devil's Carnival
The Trouble with Cali
God Don't Make the Laws
Night Club
Kill the Irishman
Miller's Tale