Catherine Scorsese
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 titles)
8.1MovieMartin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master
Self (archive) - Martin Scorsese's mother · 2024
MovieGoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors
Actor (Archive Footage) · 2020
Inside Rupert Pupkin
Self (archive footage) · 2014
7.8MovieScorsese on Scorsese
Self (archive footage) · 2004
9.0MovieA Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy'
Self (archive footage) · 2002
8.0MovieCasino
Piscano's Mother · 1995
7.0MovieMen Lie
1994
7.0MovieThe Age of Innocence
Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited) · 1993
7.3MovieCape Fear
Fruit Stand Customer · 1991
7.4MovieThe Godfather Part III
Woman in Cafe · 1990
8.5MovieGoodFellas
Tommy's Mother · 1990
8.0MovieThe Scorsese Machine
Self · 1990
9.0MovieMartin Scorsese Directs
Self · 1990
6.8MovieMoonstruck
Customer at Bakery · 1987
6.0MovieChina Girl
Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited) · 1987
5.4MovieWise Guys
Birthday Guest · 1986
6.6MovieThe Muppets Take Manhattan
Extra (uncredited) · 1984
6.0MovieEasy Money
Wedding Guest (uncredited) · 1983
7.8MovieThe King of Comedy
Rupert's Mom (voice) · 1982
6.8MovieItalianamerican
Self · 1974
7.0MovieMean Streets
Woman on Landing (uncredited) · 1973
7.0MovieMartin Scorsese: Back on the Block
Self · 1973
6.1MovieWho's That Knocking at My Door
Mother · 1968
5.9MovieIt's Not Just You, Murray!
Mother · 1964