Acting · New York City, New York, USA · Born April 16, 1912
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.”
MovieMartin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master
2024
as Self (archive) - Martin Scorsese's mother
MovieGoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors
2020
as Actor (Archive Footage)
Inside Rupert Pupkin
2014
as Self (archive footage)
MovieScorsese on Scorsese
2004
as Self (archive footage)
MovieA Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy'
2002
as Self (archive footage)
MovieCasino
1995
as Piscano's Mother
MovieMen Lie
1994
MovieThe Age of Innocence
1993
as Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited)
MovieCape Fear
1991
as Fruit Stand Customer
MovieThe Godfather Part III
1990
as Woman in Cafe
MovieGoodFellas
1990
as Tommy's Mother
MovieThe Scorsese Machine
1990
as Self
MovieMartin Scorsese Directs
1990
as Self
MovieMoonstruck
1987
as Customer at Bakery
MovieChina Girl
1987
as Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited)
MovieWise Guys
1986
as Birthday Guest
MovieThe Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
as Extra (uncredited)
MovieEasy Money
1983
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
MovieThe King of Comedy
1982
as Rupert's Mom (voice)
MovieItalianamerican
1974
as Self
MovieMean Streets
1973
as Woman on Landing (uncredited)
MovieMartin Scorsese: Back on the Block
1973
as Self
MovieWho's That Knocking at My Door
1968
as Mother
MovieIt's Not Just You, Murray!
1964
as Mother
