Catherine Scorsese
ActingAbout 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.”
Best Catherine Scorsese Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Catherine Scorsese's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Catherine Scorsese.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors | Actor (Archive Footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Inside Rupert Pupkin | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Scorsese on Scorsese | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy' | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Casino | Piscano's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Men Lie | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Age of Innocence | Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Cape Fear | Fruit Stand Customer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Godfather Part III | Woman in Cafe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | GoodFellas | Tommy's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Scorsese Machine | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Martin Scorsese Directs | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Moonstruck | Customer at Bakery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | China Girl | Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Wise Guys | Birthday Guest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Muppets Take Manhattan | Extra (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The King of Comedy | Rupert's Mom (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Italianamerican | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Mean Streets | Woman on Landing (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Martin Scorsese: Back on the Block | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Who's That Knocking at My Door | Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | It's Not Just You, Murray! | Mother | Average | Similar → |
Catherine Scorsese - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Catherine Scorsese?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Catherine Scorsese is "Martin Scorsese Directs" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Catherine Scorsese acted in?
Catherine Scorsese has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Catherine Scorsese?
Other notable films include "Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain", "GoodFellas", and "Casino".