Charles Scorsese
Luciano Charles Scorsese (May 8, 1913 – August 23, 1993) was an American film actor. He was the father of filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Scorsese was born in New York City, the son of Teresa and Francesco Scorsese, Sicilian immigrants from Polizzi Generosa, a small town near Palermo.
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Charles Scorsese
- Birth Name
- Luciano Charles Scorsese
- Born
- 8 May 1913
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Died
- 23 August 1993
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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Luciano Charles Scorsese (May 8, 1913 – August 23, 1993) was an American film actor. He was the father of filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Scorsese was born in New York City, the son of Teresa and Francesco Scorsese, Sicilian immigrants from Polizzi Generosa, a small town near Palermo.
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Charles Scorsese was an actor, of American nationality. The actor was born in New York City and died in New York City. Languages used include English.
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He attended Public School 21. He worked as a presser for over forty years and also as a wardrobe consultant. He married Catherine Cappa in 1933. He was the father of Academy Award-winning film director Martin Scorsese, and began playing small or bit roles in films from the mid-1970s, mainly in his son's productions, but occasionally worked with other directors. His last film role was in The Age of Innocence, which was released after his death.
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• Birth Name — Luciano Charles Scorsese • Born — 8 May 1913 • Birthplace — New York City, U.S. • Died — 23 August 1993 • Place of death — New York City, U.S. • Children — 2, including Martin • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1974–1993
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Filmography
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1974 — Italianamerican — Himself — Documentary • 1976 — Taxi Driver — Burt Steensma, Iris' Father — Uncredited, (newspaper article) • 1980 — Raging Bull — Charlie • 1982 — The King of Comedy — First Man at Bar • 1984 — The Muppets Take Manhattan — Extra — Uncredited • 1985 — After Hours — Club Berlin Patron • 1986 — Wise Guys — Birthday Guest #11 • The Color of Money — High Roller #1 • 1987 — Moonstruck — Customer in Bakery — Uncredited • 1990 — Goodfellas — Vinnie • 1991 — The Hard Way — Senior Citizen — Uncredited • Cape Fear — Fruitstand Customer • 1993 — The Age of Innocence — Elderly Man at Jersey City Station — Uncredited, (final film role) (posthumous)
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- 1.Luciano Charles Scorsese; Father of Director Martin Scorsese. Los Angeles Times. August 26, 1993.
- 2.Maria T. Miliora. The Scorsese Psyche on Screen: Roots of Themes and Characters in the Films. McFarland. 11–. March 3, 2004. 978-0-7864-8393-8.
- 3.Casillo, Robert. Gangster priest: the Italian . - Robert Casillo - Google Boeken. January 2006. 9780802091130.
- 4.Charles Scorsese, 80; Presser Turned Actor –. New York Times. August 24, 1993.
- 5.Variety Staff. Luciano Charles Scorsese. Variety. 1993-09-06.
- 6.The Age of Innocence (1993) - Trivia - IMDb.
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