Paul Sorvino
Acting
Born: Apr 13, 1939 — Died: Jul 25, 2022
From: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Credits: 30 titles
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.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pursued | Grandpa | 2023 | 5.7 |
| Acts of Desperation | Chief Lassiter | 2018 | 3.9 |
| Kidnapped in Romania | Alexandru Damian | 2016 | 2.9 |
| Santa Baby 2 | Santa Claus | 2009 | 5.1 |
| Carnera: The Walking Mountain | Ledudal | 2008 | 5.9 |
| Repo! The Genetic Opera | Rotti Largo | 2008 | 6.282 |
| Exorcising 'Cruising' | Self (archive footage) | 2007 | 6.5 |
| The History of 'Cruising' | Self (archive footage) | 2007 | 7.7 |
| Mr. 3000 | Gus Panas | 2004 | 5.285 |
| Mambo Italiano | Gino Barberini | 2003 | 5.885 |
| The Cooler | Buddy Stafford | 2003 | 6.711 |
| Plan B | Joe Maloni | 2002 | 4.545 |
| Cheaters | Constantine Kiamos | 2000 | 6.265 |
| Bulworth | Graham Crockett | 1998 | 6.308 |
| Knock Off | Harry Johanson | 1998 | 5.4 |
| Money Talks | Guy Cipriani | 1997 | 6.041 |
| Most Wanted | CIA Deputy Director Kenny Rackmill | 1997 | 5.391 |
| Romeo + Juliet | Fulgencio Capulet | 1996 | 6.779 |
| Nixon | Henry Kissinger | 1995 | 6.858 |
| The Rocketeer | Eddie Valentine | 1991 | 6.468 |
| Don't Touch My Daughter | Lt. Willman | 1991 | 4.714 |
| GoodFellas | Paul Cicero | 1990 | 8.453 |
| Turk 182! | Himself | 1985 | 5.918 |
| I, the Jury | Detective Pat Chambers | 1982 | 5.702 |
| Cruising | Capt. Edelson | 1980 | 6.625 |
| The Brink's Job | Jazz Maffie | 1978 | 6.2 |
| The Gambler | Hips | 1974 | 6.696 |
| The Day of the Dolphin | Curtis Mahoney | 1973 | 5.887 |
| The Panic in Needle Park | Samuels | 1971 | 6.798 |
| Where’s Poppa? | Owner of Gus & Grace's … | 1970 | 6.051 |
Quick Facts
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1939 |
| From | Brooklyn, New York, … |