Known For
Acting
Born
Apr 13, 1939
Died
Jul 25, 2022
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Credits
186 titles
Paul Sorvino
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
Pursued
Grandpa
American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
Self
The Great American Heist
Cheech
The Birthday Cake
Uncle Carmine
Most Guys Are Losers
Grandpa Paul
GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors
Self
Josh Gates Tonight
Self
Bad Impulse
Lou Branch
Godfather of Harlem
Frank Costello
Welcome to Acapulco
Senator Campbell
Beneath the Leaves
Captain Parker
Acts of Desperation
Chief Lassiter
Papa
Danny
Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game
Phil
Bad Blood
Nico Rizzuto Sr.
Undercover Grandpa
Giovanni
Price for Freedom
Shah of Iran
The Red Maple Leaf
Joseph Palermo
Lost Cat Corona
Uncle Sam
A Winter Rose
Skippy
Rules Don't Apply
Vernon Scott
The Hybrids Family
The Count
The Brooklyn Banker
Benny
Executor
Father Antonio
The Bronx Bull
Giuseppe LaMotta
Detours
Joe DiMaria
Chasing Gold
Frank
The Bandit Hound
Chief Burton
Emigratis
Self
Kidnapped in Romania
Alexandru Damian
Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival
God
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Dr. Dominico Scarpa
As Long As We Both Shall Live
Jim
Enzian: When the Lights Go Up
Self (archive footage)
Cold Deck
Chips
Sicilian Vampire
Jimmy Scambino
Grandfathered
Jack Martino
Celebrity Family Feud
Self
Careful What You Wish For
Sheriff Big Jack
No Deposit
Alfie
A Place for Heroes
Vincent
Cosmos
Augustin Mouchot (voice)
Immigrant
Yeshiva Principal
The Goldbergs
Ben 'Pop Pop' Goldberg
4Closed
Bud
Last I Heard
Joe Scoleri
How Sweet It Is
Big Mike
Divorce Invitation
Daniel Miller
Elementary
Robert Pardillo
Jersey Shore Shark Attack
Mayor Palantine