Catherine Scorsese
Acting
Biography
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.”
Filmography 24
Movies (24)
Martin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master2024Self (archive) - Martin Scorsese's mother
GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors2020Actor (Archive Footage)- Inside Rupert Pupkin2014Self (archive footage)
Scorsese on Scorsese2004Self (archive footage)
A Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy'2002Self (archive footage)
Casino1995Piscano's Mother
Men Lie1994
The Age of Innocence1993Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited)
Cape Fear1991Fruit Stand Customer
The Godfather Part III1990Woman in Cafe
GoodFellas1990Tommy's Mother
The Scorsese Machine1990Self
Martin Scorsese Directs1990Self
Moonstruck1987Customer at Bakery
China Girl1987Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited)
Wise Guys1986Birthday Guest
The Muppets Take Manhattan1984Extra (uncredited)
Easy Money1983Wedding Guest (uncredited)
The King of Comedy1982Rupert's Mom (voice)
Italianamerican1974Self
Mean Streets1973Woman on Landing (uncredited)
Martin Scorsese: Back on the Block1973Self
Who's That Knocking at My Door1968Mother
It's Not Just You, Murray!1964Mother